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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+
The Big Green Book of the Big Blue Sea
Helaine Becker
For the curious young scientist who wonders how the ocean works and wants to protect our blue planet through hands-on di
Ages 8–12
Scientists in the Field
Sea Turtle Scientist
Stephen R. Swinburne
For the nature-loving child who wants to see how science works in the real world. Follow a dedicated veterinarian as she
Ages 10–14
After the Ashes
Sara K. Joiner
For the child learning to find their inner strength and resilience when the world literally shifts beneath their feet du
Ages 9–13
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970 books
Better With Butter
Victoria Piontek
Twelve-year-old Marvel struggles with intense anxiety until she meets an unlikely friend: a fainting goat in need of a p
Ages 8–12
Journeys for Freedom: A New Look at America's Story
Elspeth Leacock, Susan Washburn Buckley
True stories of people who risked everything for liberty come to life through detailed maps and vibrant illustrations of
Ages 8–12
Tiny Stitches
Gwendolyn Hooks
For the child who needs to see that talent and hard work deserve recognition, even when others try to ignore them. A pow
Ages 7–11
The Moving-Box Sukkah
Leah Berkowitz
A new apartment starts to feel like home as a boy and his mom use moving boxes to build a creative space for their Sukko
Ages 4–8
Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance
Bethany C. Morrow
For teens navigating a world that feels unfair, this anthology provides a powerful mirror for those learning to stand up
Ages 12–18
The Story of Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku
Ellie Crowe
Olympic gold medals and world records mark the life of a legendary Hawaiian surfer who rose to global fame while battlin
Ages 8–12
Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX, the Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America
Karen Blumenthal
Witness the decades-long battle for Title IX and learn how this landmark law broke down barriers for girls in American c
Ages 10–18
Out of Reach
Carrie Arcos
For the teen struggling with the heavy burden of a sibling's addiction. This story provides a space to process the compl
Ages 14–18
The Minus-One Club
Kekla Magoon
Struggling after the death of his sister, Kermit is invited into a secret high school support group where students navig
Ages 14–18
Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence
Deloris Jordan
For the child who needs a boost of confidence to keep practicing when things get tough. This story shows how Michael Jor
Ages 4–8
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality
Jonah Winter
For the child noticing when things aren't fair, this courtroom framed biography shows how one girl from Brooklyn changed
Ages 6–9
Darkness Everywhere
Matt Doeden
For the child questioning how one person can change the world or trying to understand the roots of global conflict and t
Ages 10–14
In the Meadow
Yukiko Kato
For the child who feels like they don't quite belong at home, this epic journey explores the longing for a place where y
Ages 8–12
Growing Up Under a Red Flag: A Memoir of Surviving the Chinese Cultural Revolution
Ying Chang Compestine
For the child curious about life in other times and places, this memoir offers a window into growing up with courage dur
Ages 9–14
The March Against Fear
Ann Bausum
Archival photographs bring to life James Meredith’s march across Mississippi and the historic tension between non-violen
Ages 12–18
Tell Me Three Things
Julie Buxbaum
For the teenager navigating the heavy cloud of grief while trying to find a sense of belonging in a brand new, intimidat
Ages 14–18
The Iceberg Hermit
Arthur J. Roth
Stranded on an Arctic iceberg in 1757, seventeen-year-old Allan fights for his life with only an orphaned polar bear cub
Ages 10–16
The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark
Carmen Agra Deedy
For the child asking what it means to be a hero when others are being treated unfairly. This legend of a king's quiet de
Ages 6–10
Liberty or Death: The Surprising Story of Runaway Slaves Who Sided with the British During the American Revolution
Margaret Whitman Blair
Thousands of enslaved people fought for the British during the American Revolution, risking everything for a promise of
Ages 9–12
The Last Panther
Todd Mitchell
For the child who feels the weight of our changing planet and wants to find their voice in protecting the natural world.
Ages 8–12
Wake, Sleepy One: California Poppies and the Super Bloom
Lisa Kerr
For the child who marvels at the first flowers of spring, this poetic journey reveals the hidden magic of seeds waiting
Ages 4–8
