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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+
Where They Gather
Teresa Rodrigues
A single pecan tree witnesses a century of history as a Black family shows incredible resilience from the early 1900s to
Ages 4–8
Heartbreak Symphony
Laekan Zea Kemp
Aaron is haunted by a DJ’s persona after his mother’s death, while Mia is plagued by her parents’ legacy of doubt in thi
Ages 14–18
Ally's World #7
Rainbows, Rowan and True, True Romance?
Karen McCombie
Linn deals with sisterly drama and complicated feelings about her parents' relationship while her sister Rowan becomes a
Ages 10–14
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970 books
The Nativity Story
Little Genius Books
For families looking to share the spiritual roots of Christmas, this gentle board book introduces the story of Baby Jesu
Ages 0–4
The Road from Home
Nigel Hinton
For the child grappling with the reality of world news or displacement, this story offers a deeply human look at a famil
Ages 10–14
Rosa and Her Family #3
Music, Music for Everyone
Vera B. Williams
Rosa and her friends in the Oak Street Band use their music to raise much-needed money while her grandmother is sick.
Ages 4–8
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
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
