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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+
Ferryman #1
Ferryman
Claire McFall
After a train crash, Dylan wakes up on a Scottish hillside to find a mysterious boy waiting to lead her across a dangero
Ages 12–18
Nana Says I Will Be Famous One Day
Ann Stott
Nana is the loudest cheerleader at every game and concert, but when she takes a tumble, it is her grandson's turn to ste
Ages 4–8
Greylands
Isobelle Carmody
Jack steps into a silent, colorless realm where only the wounded can go, searching for the truth about his mother within
Ages 12–16
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1042 books
Camp of the Angel
Aileen Arrington
Eleven-year-old Jordan finds the inner strength to protect her brother and stand up to her father after a stray cat ente
Ages 10–14
Nature Storybooks
North: The Amazing Story of Arctic Migration
Nick Dowson
For children captivated by the mysteries of the wild, this lyrical journey follows millions of animals across the globe
Ages 6–9
D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T.
Abby White
Grief, family secrets, and a delayed bat mitzvah collide as D.J. moves to a new town and tries to solve the mystery surr
Ages 12–17
Beyond the Laughing Sky
Michelle Cuevas
Nashville was hatched from an egg and feels caught between being a boy and a bird, looking at the sky and wondering if h
Ages 8–12
Graphic Library: World War II
Tunneling to Freedom: The Great Escape from Stalag Luft III
Nel Yomtov
For the child fascinated by history and engineering, this graphic novel captures the grit and ingenuity of Allied soldie
Ages 8–12
Graphic History
Death Camp Uprising
Nel Yomtov
Prisoners at the Sobibor death camp risk everything for a chance at freedom in this powerful account of human courage an
Ages 8–13
Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorothea Lange
Elizabeth Partridge
Dorothea Lange used her camera as a tool for justice, capturing powerful images of migrant workers to spark national cha
Ages 10–14
Water: Almost Enough for Everyone
Stephanie Ocko
Ocean currents and human choices collide in this look at why water is our most precious resource and how drought impacts
Ages 10–15
Stony Heart Country
David Metzenthen
For the teenager navigating the heavy transition to adulthood while facing the isolation of demanding physical labor and
Ages 14–18
Science Comics #3
Volcanoes: Fire and Life
Jon Chad
Magma vents and shifting plates power a frozen future world where a young explorer named Aurora searches for heat beneat
Ages 9–12
The Guardians of Childhood #2
The Sandman: The Story of Sanderson Mansnoozie
William Joyce
For the child who struggles with nighttime fears or wonders who keeps the bad dreams away while they sleep.
Ages 4–8
Keeley #3
Keeley and the Mountain
Deborah Ellis
A massive landslide leaves the town of Frank in ruins, forcing Keeley to find her missing father and survive the devasta
Ages 8–12
Grace #1
Grace for President
Kelly DiPucchio
Shocked to learn that a woman has never led the United States, young Grace decides to launch her own campaign for school
Ages 4–8
Eyes Wide Open: Going Behind the Environmental Headlines
Paul Fleischman
Grasp the complex connections between money, politics, and science to better understand the headlines and the future of
Ages 12–18
The Doll Shop #1
The Doll Shop Downstairs
Yona Zeldis McDonough
War is raging, and nine-year-old Anna must use her wits to protect her family’s precious doll repair shop in the heart o
Ages 7–10
The Food Group #1
The Bad Seed
Jory John
For the child who feels labeled by a bad reputation or a rough patch, this story shows how small, positive choices can l
Ages 4–8
Penguin Young Readers
Love is in the Air
Jonathan Fenske
A lonely, drooping balloon left over from a party finds a new lease on life when a friendly kite whisk him away for a ga
Ages 4–6
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
Learn about Heaven
Mike Berenstain
For the child asking big questions about what happens after a pet dies, this gentle Bear Country story explores Christia
Ages 4–8
Rookie Biographies
Martin Luther King Jr.
Hugh Roome
For the early reader curious about fairness and history, this simple biography introduces the life of a hero who used pe
Ages 5–7
You're A...
You're a Star
Leitaya Macale
For the child who needs a reminder that their worth isn't tied to being the best, but simply to being who they are. Perf
Ages 3–7
My Friend Is A...
My Friend Is A Phoenix
Lily Blue Sky
For the child learning how to say goodbye and find hope in new beginnings. This gentle story uses a mythical friendship
Ages 4–8
