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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,252 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1944 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Escape from Egypt
Sonia Levitin
Jesse, a Hebrew slave, faces a dangerous exodus from Egypt while caught between his blossoming faith and his feelings fo
Ages 12–17
The Princess's Blankets
Carol Ann Duffy
A princess is trapped in a perpetual chill that no one can cure until a stranger arrives to offer a unique solution to w
Ages 7–11
My Story
A Marathon of Her Own
Irini Savvides
New to Melbourne and struggling to fit in, Sophia uses her incredible talent for running to find her place during the ex
Ages 9–12
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12–18 yrs
970 books
The Apple-pip Princess
Jane Ray
For the child who feels small or overlooked in a world that values grand gestures. This modern fairy tale celebrates how
Ages 4–8
The Golden Days
Gail Radley
Feeling unwanted in his foster home, eleven-year-old Cory finds an unlikely ally in a nursing home resident and plots a
Ages 8–12
A Christmas Card
Paul Theroux
For families feeling unsettled by change or a move, this eerie yet cozy tale uses a magical map to show that home is whe
Ages 8–12
Sports VIPs
Declan Farmer: Paralympic Hockey Star
Matt Chandler
Follow the incredible journey of a teen sensation who overcame physical challenges to lead the USA Sled Hockey Team to t
Ages 7–10
My Story
Nowhere to Run
Carol Drinkwater
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice. A raw diary of a girl's survival through the Irish Potato Fami
Ages 12–15
Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop
Alice Faye Duncan
For children asking about systemic unfairness or the legacy of Dr. King, this moving story explores how a community's br
Ages 7–12
Patchwork
Matt de la Peña
Every child is a richly varied tapestry of experiences and identities in this lyrical ode to the unique qualities that m
Ages 4–8
Like a Love Story
Abdi Nazemian
For the teenager seeking their place in history and the courage to live authentically during a time of immense social ch
Ages 14–18
National Geographic Readers
Susan B. Anthony
Kitson Jazynka
Real photos and simple text tell the story of how Susan B. Anthony dedicated her life to fighting for equality and the r
Ages 5–8
You Choose: History
Brave Escapes from Stalag Luft I
Eric Braun
Decide whether to attempt a dangerous escape from a WWII prison camp or help evacuate captives as you make the choices t
Ages 8–12
Favorite Stories in Rhythm and Rhyme #1
Cinderella
Susan Sandvig Walker
When an invitation to the royal ball is forbidden, a fairy godmother appears with the magical tools needed to help a kin
Ages 5–8
Under the Wolf, Under the Dog
Adam Rapp
Sixteen-year-old Steve Nugent navigates the cold, icy landscape of winter while reflecting on his identity, his health,
Ages 14–18
At Somerton #3
Emeralds & Ashes
Leila Rasheed
The world turns upside down as war erupts, pulling the Somerton household apart from the battlefields of Europe to the d
Ages 12–18
Get to Know the Soccer Superstars
Mohamed Salah
Nevien Shaabneh
For the young sports fan who dreams of greatness. This inspiring biography follows Mohamed Salah's journey from humble b
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Was Sam Walton?
James Buckley Jr.
See how a simple department-store trainee transformed a small-town idea into the largest retail company in the world thr
Ages 8–12
A Reporter's Story #4
September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City
Wilborn Hampton
Firsthand accounts from New Yorkers who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center provide a deeply personal look a
Ages 10–15
Volcano: The Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens
Patricia Lauber
For the child fascinated by nature's power and wondering how life recovers after a disaster. A stunning look at the 1980
Ages 8–12
On Jewish Holidays #2
On Hanukkah
Cathy Goldberg Fishman
For families looking to share the warmth of Jewish traditions through a child's eyes, this poetic story captures the sig
Ages 4–8
Dorin and the Dragon
Ariane Dewey
A disinherited prince wanders through many lands until he discovers an unexpected friendship with a blind dragon living
Ages 4–8
Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys
Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
For the child eager to prove they are big enough to keep up, this story celebrates the determination to learn and the bo
Ages 5–9
The Eyes of Van Gogh
Cathryn Clinton
After a lifetime of moving, seventeen-year-old Jude finally discovers a sense of belonging when a family crisis brings h
Ages 14–18
