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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
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Big Rain Coming
Katrina Germein
For the child learning the value of anticipation, this evocative story captures the heavy, shimmering heat of Northern A
Ages 4–8
Kindness Counts
Kids Can Help Kids
Emily Raij
Young activists can change the world using this collection of practical projects and ideas focused on human rights and r
Ages 7–10
Usborne Information Technology
Information Revolution
Lynn Myring, Ian Graham
Satellites, fiber optics, and electronic mail are changing how we talk to each other. See how computers started a global
Ages 8–12
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970 books
Superhuman Feats #3
Amazing Human Feats of Survival
Annette Gulati
Witness the incredible grit of real-life survivors who beat the odds during harrowing emergencies at sea and in the wild
Ages 8–11
Just the Two of Us
Will Smith
The lyrics of a celebrated song come to life through beautiful art, honoring the deep bond of love and integrity between
Ages 4–8
Old Turtle #3
Questions of the Heart
Douglas Wood
When the world seeks answers about life and happiness, Old Turtle offers a path of wisdom and love that connects all liv
Ages 5–9
Little People, Big Dreams #53
Michelle Obama
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child who needs to know that hard work and staying true to yourself can lead to big things, from the neighborhoo
Ages 4–7
The Santa Clauses
Achim Bröger
Charlie isn't ready to let go of the holiday spirit and sets out on a determined mission to prove that Santa Claus is tr
Ages 5–9
Scientists in the Field
Emi and the Rhino Scientist
Mary Kay Carson
For the child who loves wildlife and wonders how scientists actually work to save species from the brink of extinction t
Ages 10–14
Perky Learns About Divorce
Meg Ellison
Eight-year-old Perky and her best friend Rosemary try every plan they can imagine to stop her parents from breaking up.
Ages 7–10
Me, Dingo and Sibelius
Joy Wodhams
Charlie's life as the overworked family outcast is turned upside down when a favorite resident at her care home leaves h
Ages 14–18
Understanding (Mitch Frank) #2
Understanding the Holy Land: Answering Questions About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Mitch Frank
For the middle schooler asking big questions about world news. This guide breaks down the complex history of the Israeli
Ages 12–18
The Bell at Sealey Head
Patricia A. McKillip
In a sleepy seaside town where a phantom bell rings, the doors of a crumbling estate begin to open into a majestic world
Ages 12–18
What About Will
Ellen Hopkins
Crank is a novel by Ellen Hopkins published in 2004. It is based loosely on the real life addictions of the author's dau
Ages 10–14
Magic Has No Borders
Sona Charaipotra, Samira Ahmed
For the teen navigating the complexities of heritage and home, this anthology blends South Asian folklore with modern id
Ages 12–18
Hero Cat
Eileen Spinelli
For the child needing reassurance of a mother's fierce protection, this moving story of a brave cat shows the lengths a
Ages 4–8
Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Brandy Colbert
Witness the history of Greenwood, the wealthy Black Wall Street, and the devastating two-day attack that became a turnin
Ages 14–18
Shadow's Fire Trilogy #1
A Chance Beginning
Christopher Patterson
For the teen or preteen who loves fast-paced journeys and discovering their inner strength. This graphic adventure explo
Ages 10–14
The Apprenticeship of Lucas Whitaker
Cynthia DeFelice
During the 1850s tuberculosis epidemic, young Lucas Whitaker apprentices with a doctor using a new microscope to search
Ages 9–13
The Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas Story
Jonah Winter
For the child who needs a quiet moment of wonder to help process sudden changes or the feeling of being far from home.
Ages 4–8
The Sad Little Puppet
Adrian Sanqui
A puppet who was once the star of the show reflects on the joy he brought to children and the special bond he shared wit
Ages 4–7
The Great War: Stories Inspired by Objects from the First World War
David Almond, John Boyne, Tracy Chevalier, Ursula Dubosarsky, Timothée de Fombelle, Adèle Geras, A. L. Kennedy, Michael Morpurgo, Marcus Sedgwick, Tanya Lee Stone, Sheena Wilkinson
Fictionalized news reports from 1892 imagine a chilling invasion of Britain to highlight the vulnerabilities of the nati
Ages 12–18
Someday Is Not a Day of the Week
Denise Brennan-Nelson
Max the beaver is tired of waiting for someday to arrive, so he grabs a calendar to figure out exactly when his family w
Ages 4–8
Dear Daisy, Get Well Soon
Maggie Smith
Cheer up a sick friend with a new gift for every day of the week, from colorful cards to five bright balloons, while pra
Ages 3–6
