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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,574 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
690 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Old Bear
Kevin Henkes
While Old Bear slumbers through the winter, he dreams of being a young cub adventuring through the vibrant colors of all
Ages 3–6
This Woven Kingdom #3
All This Twisted Glory
Tahereh Mafi
Alizeh must choose between escaping a mercurial ruler or using him to claim her throne, while Kamran risks everything on
Ages 14–18
Just a Dream
Chris Van Allsburg
A vivid dream of a polluted future changes Walter’s perspective, showing him how much the environment depends on his car
Ages 6–10
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
What Was?
What Was the Plague?
Roberta Edwards, Who HQ
The deadliest pandemic in history claimed 50 million lives in the 1300s; learn how the Black Death started and how it fo
Ages 8–12
What Was?
What Was the Vietnam War?
Jim O'Connor, Who HQ
Understand the complex political decisions and the immense human cost of a twenty-year conflict that left a lasting mark
Ages 8–12
We Carry the Sun
Tae Keller
Sunlight is our most precious resource. This lyrical journey celebrates the warm, golden relationship between humanity a
Ages 4–8
Soar to Success
Pearl Moscowitz's Last Stand
Arthur A. Levine
When the city moves to cut down the last ginko tree on the block, Pearl Moscowitz stages a determined protest to save he
Ages 4–9
First Biographies
Mother Teresa
Lola M. Schaefer
Photographs and simple text follow the life of Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity as they care for the poor i
Ages 5–8
Fly Away
Patricia MacLachlan
After a tragic accident, Amy moves to Canada and finds a new sense of purpose by rescuing a nest of abandoned goose eggs
Ages 8–12
The Mantlemass Chronicles #8
The Miller's Boy
Barbara Willard
Living under the thumb of a harsh miller in 15th-century Sussex, a lonely boy dreams of finding a true friend and a hors
Ages 9–12
When Will it Snow?
Marty Crisp
Even though it is the middle of June, Peter is dreaming of frosty mornings and waiting impatiently for the very first sn
Ages 3–7
Pedro and Me: Friendship, Loss, and What I Learned
Judd Winick
For a child processing the loss of a close friend or seeking to understand the HIV/AIDS epidemic through a lens of compa
Ages 12–18
Spirit Animals (Pamela Hicks) #1
Hunting Spirit Animals
Pamela Hicks
For teens processing the heaviness of loss and looking for their place in the world while navigating systemic injustice
Ages 14–18
Usborne Discovery
Introduction to Weather & Climate Change
Laura Howell
Natural forces collide in this look at what causes weird weather and how human activity investigates the changing condit
Ages 8–12
Penny #4
Penny and Her Sled
Kevin Henkes
Penny has a brand-new sled and a lot of excitement, but she faces a major problem: there isn't a single snowflake on the
Ages 4–8
Beginner Books #28
Fox in Socks
Dr. Seuss
Chicks with bricks and blocks on clocks create a dizzying challenge for Knox as he tries to keep up with a fox’s relentl
Ages 3–8
Requiem: Poems of the Terezin Ghetto
Paul B. Janeczko
These haunting and rhythmic verses honor the lives and memories of the people held within the Terezín concentration camp
Ages 12–18
Mostly What God Does Is Love You
Savannah Guthrie
Gentle prose and vibrant scenes illustrate the beauty of the world and the power of showing compassion and kindness to e
Ages 4–8
Disaster Zone #2
In the Heart of the Quake
David Levithan
Stieg can feel the earth trembling before it happens, and a massive quake is about to tear through the streets of San Fr
Ages 12–17
Wishing Machine, The
Jonathan Hillman
For the family finding beauty in small moments, this story shows how imagination can turn a routine trip to the laundrom
Ages 4–8
Solar Bear
Beth Ferry
For the child who asks how we can help the Earth and protect the snowy homes of their favorite animals.
Ages 4–8
The Railway Series #25
Duke the Lost Engine
Rev. W. Awdry
Duke and the other engines of Sodor navigate life on the rails in this installment of the beloved Railway Series.
Ages 4–9
The Dark Light
Mette Newth
For the young reader processing deep questions about suffering or chronic illness, this story finds light and hope withi
Ages 11–15
Biographies for Kids
All About Anne Frank
Baby Professor
For the child asking about history and fairness, this biography introduces Anne Frank's life and her message of hope dur
Ages 7–10
