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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+
On the Road to Mr. Mineo's
Barbara O'Connor
Stella is on a mission to catch a unique one-legged pigeon named Harvey, but she soon finds the whole town has joined th
Ages 8–12
Gaudi: Architect of Imagination
Susan B. Katz
Fascinated by the beauty of the crooked line, Catalan artist Antoni Gaudí overcomes life's hurdles to design Barcelona’s
Ages 4–8
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Grief
Brennan Wood
A clear, honest guide for children processing the heavy emotions of loss. It offers a straightforward way to talk about
Ages 5–9
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The Misadventures of the Magician's Dog
Frances Sackett
With his father away at war, twelve-year-old Peter meets a talking dog who offers a glimmer of hope through the mysterio
Ages 8–12
John Sutter and the California Gold Rush
Matt Doeden
A glimpse into the 1849 Gold Rush shows how a single discovery at John Sutter’s Mill sparked a massive migration that tr
Ages 8–12
Girl of the Southern Sea
Michelle Kadarusman
For the child who uses imagination to cope with hardship and dreams of a future beyond their current circumstances.
Ages 9–13
All of a Sudden and Forever
Chris Barton
New life grows from an old elm tree as a community finds a way to heal and remember after the tragedy of the Oklahoma Ci
Ages 7–12
Munsch for Kids
From Far Away
Robert Munsch
Moving from Lebanon to Canada means facing a new language and a noisy classroom in this honest look at a young immigrant
Ages 4–8
Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art
J. H. Shapiro
For the child who sees treasure in the recycling bin or wants to know how one person can improve a neighborhood. A vibra
Ages 5–9
The Dancing Pancake
Eileen Spinelli
Bindi finds a new sense of community and home while helping her mother and aunt turn a local diner into a neighborhood s
Ages 8–12
Razia's Ray of Hope
Elizabeth Suneby
Razia lives in a village in Afghanistan where she must find the words to convince her father and brother that she deserv
Ages 8–12
The Red Book
Barbara Lehman
Turn the pages of this wordless, magical red book to cross oceans and continents, finding a friend in a world where stor
Ages 4–8
The Bear and the Wildcat
Kazumi Yumoto
The heavy weight of grief keeps Bear isolated after losing his best friend, until a wandering cat with a violin helps hi
Ages 5–9
Native Americans in History
Jimmy Beason
For the child curious about the people who shaped our world, this collection of twenty biographies celebrates the power
Ages 8–12
The Sun Does Shine (Young Readers Edition)
Anthony Ray Hinton, Lara Love Hardin, Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
After spending 30 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit, Anthony Ray Hinton shares how faith and friendship he
Ages 10–15
The Most Amazing Hockey Stories For Young Readers
Terrence Armstrong
For the young athlete looking for inspiration and grit, these stories of hockey legends offer excitement and real-life l
Ages 8–12
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference
Greta Thunberg
A teenager stands before world leaders to demand a better future. These sixteen powerful speeches show how one small spa
Ages 10–18
Little Chanakya
Rinkel Sharma
For the middle grade student curious about their family's history or how governments work, this guide uses a wise person
Ages 9–13
Lasting Echoes
Joseph Bruchac
The history of Native American life unfolds through the powerful, firsthand testimonies of people who lived through cent
Ages 12–18
Colonization and the Wampanoag Story
Linda Coombs
Beyond the traditional myths of discovery lies the true story of America, told through the vital and enduring perspectiv
Ages 8–14
Saving the Tasmanian Devil
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Scientists and ecologists race against time to study genetics and find a cure for a mysterious disease threatening to wi
Ages 9–12
Finding Fortune
Delia Ray
Ren longs for her father in Afghanistan while her Iowa town struggles to stay afloat, until a string of lucky breaks beg
Ages 8–12
Migrants
Issa Watanabe
Silent, vivid animal illustrations follow a group of travelers as they leave behind everything they know in search of a
Ages 5–12
A Nation's Hope
Matt de la Peña
Against the backdrop of World War II, a legendary boxer carries the pride and hope of a nation in this stirring story of
Ages 6–10
