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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+
Little Golden Book Biography
Michael J. Fox
Lori Haskins Houran
For the child who loves the spotlight or needs to see how courage and a positive spirit can help someone navigate life's
Ages 2–5
Inspiring Activists
Amanda Gorman: Inspiring Hope with Poetry
Artika R. Tyner
For the child who loves creative expression or feels their voice is too small. This biography shows how words can change
Ages 7–11
Lift the Flap Stories for Young Children #2
Easter Stories
Andrew J. DeYoung, Naomi Joy Krueger
For the child curious about the meaning of Easter, this collection blends Bible stories with modern-day tales to explore
Ages 4–8
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Little Golden Book Biography
Martin Luther King Jr.
Bonnie Bader
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this gentle biography introduces Dr. King's dream of peace and
Ages 2–5
History Comics #3
The Challenger Disaster: Tragedy in the Skies
Pranas T. Naujokaitis
Future investigators look back at the 1986 space shuttle launch to understand the tragedy and the brave teacher who aime
Ages 8–12
Charlie's House
Clyde Robert Bulla
Trapped as an indentured servant in 18th-century America, a lonely boy risks everything to escape his master and build a
Ages 8–12
The Fish of Small Wishes
Elana K. Arnold
After Kiki rescues a fish from the hot pavement, it offers her a wish—but she must find a way to make her big dreams fit
Ages 4–8
Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies
Float and Sting! One Round with Muhammad Ali
Davis Miller
A 4 foot 7 inch high school senior decides to chase the impossible dream of boxing, leading to a life-changing encounter
Ages 8–14
Mr. Prickles: A Quill-Fated Love Story
Kara LaReau
Mr. Prickles is lonely because his quills make him hard to hug, until he meets Miss Pointypants and wonders if he has fi
Ages 4–8
Wild #3
Wild Wave
Rodman Philbrick
An earthquake and a massive tsunami strike without warning, leaving two kids trapped and fighting to survive a disaster
Ages 8–12
Dark Horse of Woodfield
Florence Hightower
In the midst of the Great Depression, Maggie enters a horse show to save her beloved mare, only to stumble into a surpri
Ages 9–12
Daughter of Winter
Pat Lowery Collins
Twelve-year-old Addie flees a life of servitude for the snowy woods of 19th-century Massachusetts, where an encounter wi
Ages 9–12
Scholastic Biography
Michael Jordan
Chip Lovitt
Michael Jordan's journey unfolds from his childhood in North Carolina to the heights of NBA stardom with the Chicago Bul
Ages 8–12
Theo
Barbara Harrison
Theo performs with puppets on stage and acts with courage off stage after joining the resistance movement in Greece duri
Ages 9–12
Stephen Costanza's Musician Biographies #2
King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin
Stephen Costanza
Celebrate the resilience of a child who found his voice through music. This rhythmic biography follows Scott Joplin's jo
Ages 4–8
The Book of Mean People
Toni Morrison, Slade Morrison
A young bunny encounters many difficult personalities and discovers his own gentle, clever way to stay true to himself w
Ages 4–8
Cat Tales #1
Rain Cat
Linda Newbery
During a parched summer, a mysterious stray cat arrives at the garden allotments, bringing a touch of Thai magic and a s
Ages 7–9
Where I Live
Eileen Spinelli
Diana loves her room and waving to her neighbor, but after a family move, she must find a way to feel at home in a brand
Ages 8–12
First Biographies
Frederick Douglass
Lola M. Schaefer
Follow the journey of a man who escaped slavery to become one of history's most powerful writers and speakers for freedo
Ages 5–8
Avatars #1
So This Is How It Ends
Tui T. Sutherland
An earthquake hurls five teenagers seventy-five years into a future where the world is ending and a mysterious force dra
Ages 12–16
Ellie's War #4
The Final Ashes
Emily Sharratt
As the First World War ends, Ellie faces the impossible choice between the life she once knew and a future that may lead
Ages 11–15
Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story
Nora Raleigh Baskin
The world felt perfect and serene until a single morning changed everything for four different children on September 11,
Ages 8–12
Scientists in the Field
The Orca Scientists
Kim Perez Valice
Biologists in the Pacific Northwest race against time to study and protect the majestic orca whale population from the t
Ages 10–12
Surtsey: The Newest Place on Earth
Kathryn Lasky
Witness the dramatic birth of a volcanic island and watch as the very first plants and animals begin to claim a home on
Ages 8–12
