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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,260 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2383 books
8–11 yrs
1950 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Athletes Who Made a Difference
Athletes Against War
Elliott Smith
For the child curious about how their sports heroes make a difference. This book explores how athletes use their fame to
Ages 8–12
Draw Me a Star
Eric Carle
A simple star on a page sparks an incredible journey of creation, as one drawing after another brings a vibrant, expandi
Ages 3–7
Deliver Us from Normal
Kate Klise
Living in a town called Normal is tough for Charles, especially with a mother who shops for Christmas in August and a br
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
970 books
See Ya, Simon
David Hill
Nathan shares an honest, funny, and moving account of his final year with his best friend Simon, a practical joker who l
Ages 10–14
History Makers
Thurgood Marshall
Lakita Wilson
For the child curious about how laws are made and changed, this graphic biography shows how one man's lifelong dedicatio
Ages 6–9
Sports Stories #1
In the Pocket: Johnny Unitas and Me
Mike Leonetti
For the young athlete who feels overlooked because of their size or position, this story of perseverance follows a boy i
Ages 6–10
Shadowmancer #3
The Curse of Salamander Street
G. P. Taylor
Kate and Thomas flee to London only to find a new darkness waiting in the city shadows, where a beast lurks and a cursed
Ages 10–14
Furthermore #2
Whichwood
Tahereh Mafi
For the child who feels weighed down by heavy responsibilities or is navigating the gray isolation of loneliness and gri
Ages 9–12
Catfish Rolling
Clara Kumagai
Time itself cracks open after a massive earthquake, leaving Sora to navigate unstable zones and family secrets to find h
Ages 14–18
Big Words #17
Ruth Objects
Doreen Rappaport
For the child who notices when things aren't fair and needs to see how persistence and using your voice can change the w
Ages 6–10
Usborne Young Reading
The Holocaust
Susanna Davidson
Learn the essential facts about the Holocaust, from the events that led to its beginning to the brave acts of defiance t
Ages 7–10
The Light Thieves #1
The Light Thieves
Helena Duggan
For the child who asks big questions about the environment and wonders if the adults in charge are telling the whole tru
Ages 9–12
Would Jesus Still Love Me
Heidi Darrington
For the child wondering if a mistake or a bad day changes how they are loved. A gentle reassurance that faith and love a
Ages 3–7
Maurice, or the Fisher's Cot
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
A young boy who has lost his parents searches for a place to call home in this rediscovered moral tale from the author o
Ages 9–14
Millie #4
Dandelion Days
Troon Harrison
For the child adjusting to a major family transition, this gentle story of a girl moving to a farm during wartime highli
Ages 7–10
On the Move: Home Is Where You Find It
Michael Rosen
For the child curious about their family roots or moved by the headlines of today, these powerful poems connect history'
Ages 10–15
All Aboard Reading
The Bravest Cat!
Laura Driscoll
Witness the incredible true story of a mother cat who braved a burning New York City building to pull her kittens to saf
Ages 4–8
Everything Breaks
Vicki Grove
After a tragic crash takes his friends, Tucker is confronted by the Ferryman of Hades and must choose between the darkne
Ages 14–18
Toning the Sweep
Angela Johnson
In the quiet heat of the desert, fourteen-year-old Emmie records her dying grandmother's stories to capture a family his
Ages 12–16
The Black Bull of Norroway: A Scottish Tale
Charlotte Huck
A brave young girl leaves home to seek her fortune across Scotland and Norway in this classic tale of courage and unexpe
Ages 5–9
The World of the Future #3
Star Travel
Kenneth Gatland, David Jefferis
For the child who gazes at the night sky and asks how we might get there. This vintage guide fuels big dreams about futu
Ages 8–12
Voyages in the Underworld of Orpheus Black
Marcus Sedgwick, Julian Sedgwick
For the teen processing a major loss or the weight of the world, this surreal journey through war-torn London explores t
Ages 14–18
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Immigration
MJ Calderon
For the child curious about why people move across the world, this guide provides a clear and empathetic look at the jou
Ages 9–11
Rosie's Magic Horse
Russell Hoban
For the child with a vivid imagination who dreams of helping their family through magical means. This whimsical quest tu
Ages 4–8
