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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,578 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
693 books
4–7 yrs
2480 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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What If There Were No Humans on Earth?
Rumin Wu
For the curious child asking about our impact on nature, this speculative look at a world without people makes environme
Ages 6–10
The Secret Kingdom: Nek Chand, a Changing India, and a Hidden World of Art
Barb Rosenstock
Hidden for fifteen years, a vast and magical world of art made from recycled scraps comes to life through the vision of
Ages 7–10
Hollow Fires
Samira Ahmed
For teens grappling with the reality of hate in their communities, this mystery follows a young journalist seeking the t
Ages 14–18
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1042 books
Monsterland
James Crowley
For the child grappling with the 'why' behind a loss, this spooky quest follows a boy into a world of myths to find his
Ages 8–12
Maritime Series #1
Blackthorn Winter
Douglas Wilson
Honor and treachery collide in a mystery where the legacy of pirates and cutlasses reaches across time to impact a moder
Ages 9–13
And She Was Loved: Toni Morrison's Life in Stories
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Lyrical poetry honors the journey of Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison, showing how a young girl with an imagination grew
Ages 4–9
The Everafter
Amy Huntley
Alone in a dark afterlife, Maddy uses lost objects to revisit and potentially alter moments from her past, searching for
Ages 12–18
She Persisted #26
Rachel Levine
Lisa Bunker, Chelsea Clinton
For children exploring what it means to be themselves, this biography shows how one woman's perseverance in medicine and
Ages 6–9
Animals Alive
DK Publishing
Jaguars, rhinos, and bluefin tuna take center stage in this look at how animals sustain our ecosystems and the modern th
Ages 7–11
What Beauty There Is #1
What Beauty There Is
Cory Anderson
For teens grappling with the weight of responsibility and the lengths we go to for family, this grit-filled story explor
Ages 14–18
Nic Sheff's Addiction Memoirs #1
Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines
Nic Sheff
For parents and older teens seeking a brutally honest look at the realities of drug addiction, relapse, and the grueling
Ages 15–18
Feed the Children First: Irish Memories of the Great Hunger
Mary E. Lyons
For the child curious about their Irish heritage or learning about human resilience during difficult times. This book us
Ages 8–12
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece
Annabel Pitcher
Ten-year-old Jamie watches his family struggle to hold together as they live in the shadow of a sister he can barely rem
Ages 10–14
My Beating Teenage Heart
C. K. Kelly Martin
A consciousness without a body watches a grieving stranger in this raw look at the intense emotions and invisible bonds
Ages 14–18
Story in a Box: Cinderella
Keri Smith
For the hands-on child who loves to inhabit a story. This interactive set transforms reading into a tactile 3D play expe
Ages 3–6
The Light Fantastic
Sarah Combs
For the teenager grappling with the weight of global tragedies and the feeling that small actions might lead to world-sh
Ages 14–18
Homestretch
Paul Volponi
A runaway boy finds a sense of home and a makeshift family among the horses and trainers at a local racetrack.
Ages 12–17
Dear America #9
Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady
Ellen Emerson White
Margaret Ann Brady leaves her old life behind to sail across the ocean as a companion, only to find herself fighting for
Ages 8–14
The Sea Is Salt and So Am I
Cassandra Hartt
For the teenager grappling with the weight of hidden struggles and the fear that their world, much like the shoreline, i
Ages 14–18
Charlotte Forten
Peter Burchard
For the child curious about how one person can make a difference during a time of great change, this biography explores
Ages 10–14
The Birds of Killingworth
Robert D. San Souci
Almira and the schoolmaster stand against the whole colony to protect the birds, proving that these creatures are as use
Ages 5–9
My American Story
How My Vote Counts
Jennifer Kaul
For the child curious about how a single person can make a difference in their community and the history behind our righ
Ages 7–9
One More River to Cross: The Story of Twelve Black Americans
James Haskins
For the child curious about heroes who changed the world. These inspiring true stories show how perseverance and courage
Ages 9–14
My Mask
Dee Smith
For the child feeling nervous or confused about masks, this rhyming story turns face coverings into a superhero tool for
Ages 2–7
