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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,540 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2036 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Gifts from the Sea
Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
Life at a remote Maine lighthouse is quiet and lonely for Quila and her father until a baby unexpectedly washes ashore a
Ages 8–12
A Gift from Saint Francis: The First Creche
Unknown
For children curious about the origin of the nativity scene, this story explores how a message of peace and humble begin
Ages 4–8
Digging for Words: Jose Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built
Angela Burke Kunkel
In the neighborhoods of Bogota, a dedicated garbage collector rescues books from the trash to build a magical community
Ages 4–8
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Calico Girl
Jerdine Nolen
Twelve-year-old Callie and her family risk everything to escape slavery and seek safety at a Union-held fort during the
Ages 8–12
Also Known as Harper
Ann Haywood Leal
Harper lives for poetry, and when family struggles threaten her chance at a contest, she must find a new way to let her
Ages 8–12
Christmas Mouse
Vivian French
For the child feeling overlooked during the holiday rush: a small mouse's search for a warm place to belong captures the
Ages 3–7
Digger #1
The Digger and the Flower
Joseph Kuefler
A hardworking digger discovers a single flower in the middle of a construction site, leading to a quiet and beautiful st
Ages 4–8
The Impossible Destiny of Cutie Grackle
Shawn K. Stout
Ten-year-old Cutie Grackle lives a lonely life until magical ravens begin bringing her objects that hold the secrets to
Ages 8–12
The Here and Now
Ann Brashares
For the teenager who feels like an outsider or carries the weight of the world, this story explores finding your voice a
Ages 12–18
Hothouse Earth: The Climate Crisis and the Importance of Carbon Neutrality
Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
Climate change comes into focus through the eyes of global activists and scientists, using maps and charts to explain th
Ages 11–18
Paper Hearts
Meg Wiviott
Zlatka risks her life within the walls of Auschwitz to secretly gather materials for a single, defiant gift: a handmade
Ages 12–18
The Good Garden
Katie Smith Milway
A young girl in Honduras uses new farming techniques to transform the land and protect her family from hunger in this vi
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Connie and Diego
Maria Garcia
Twins Connie and Diego travel from the deep sea to the high sky to find a place where their unique, colorful skin is fin
Ages 5–9
Bicycle, The: How an Act of Kindness Changed a Young Refugee's Life
Patricia McCormick, Mevan Babakar
A young Kurdish refugee struggles to feel at home in a new land until a neighbor’s gift of a bicycle offers a sense of f
Ages 4–8
Hugs from Heaven
Tiffany Glover
For the child grappling with the loss of a family member and needing a gentle way to feel connected to them through ever
Ages 3–8
Wishes
Mượn Thị Văn
Beneath the cover of night, a family leaves everything behind to face the waves in search of safety and a new beginning
Ages 4–8
The Tree in Me
Corinna Luyken
For the child who needs a reminder of their own quiet power and connection to the world around them. A lyrical explorati
Ages 4–8
If You Lived...
If You Lived at the Time of the Great San Francisco Earthquake
Ellen Levine
For children curious about how people survive and rebuild after a crisis, this guide explores the realities of life duri
Ages 7–10
The Wrap-up List
Steven Arntson
Sixteen-year-old Gabriela has seven days to find Death’s secret weakness and outsmart him before her scheduled departure
Ages 12–17
Bravo!
Margarita Engle
For the child who needs to see that history is made by people who persevere. This collection of biographical poems celeb
Ages 8–12
The Courage of the Little Hummingbird
Leah Henderson
A tiny bird with a giant heart refuses to back down, proving that even the smallest creature can spark a great movement.
Ages 4–8
Away West
Patricia C. McKissack
Everett Turner leaves his farm behind to join the Exodusters on a perilous journey to Kansas in search of a new life and
Ages 7–10
Hither and Nigh #1
Hither and Nigh
Ellen Potter
Three years after her brother vanished, Nell discovers a dangerous parallel version of New York City that may hold the k
Ages 8–12
Poetry for Young People
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes, David Roessel, Arnold Rampersad
For the child exploring their identity and the world around them. This vibrant collection introduces young readers to th
Ages 8–14
