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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+
Pigeon Hero!
Shirley Raye Redmond
For the child who loves true stories about brave animals. Discover how a small bird with a big heart saved many lives du
Ages 5–8
Father Abraham: Lincoln and His Sons
Harold Holzer
The weight of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation collide with the private life of a father trying to raise
Ages 10–14
Turtle Under Ice
Juleah del Rosario
For the teenager navigating the heavy, quiet winter of grief. This verse novel explores how two sisters process the loss
Ages 12–18
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One Well: The Story of Water on Earth
Rochelle Strauss
Every living thing on Earth shares water from a single global source, making conservation and pollution control a missio
Ages 8–12
Vote!
Eileen Christelow
For children asking how leaders are chosen or why grown-ups are talking about elections. A lively guide to the democrati
Ages 5–10
Bye, Mis' Lela
Dorothy Carter
For children processing the death of a beloved caregiver. This gentle story helps kids navigate the transition from sadn
Ages 4–8
Helen Cowcher's Environmental Books
Rain Forest
Helen Cowcher
Peaceful tropical animals watch as heavy machinery invades their home, threatening the fragile balance of their vibrant
Ages 4–8
Greetings from Planet Earth
Barbara Kerley
Theo looks to the stars and the Voyager 2 mission for answers while trying to uncover why his mother won't speak about h
Ages 9–12
The Littlest Matryoshka
Corinne Demas
The smallest of six nesting dolls tumbles away on a grand, unexpected adventure and must find her way back to the safety
Ages 4–8
Forest of Dreams
Rosemary Wells
Silver rain and warm sunshine transform the winter woods as a young girl celebrates the first waking breaths of spring a
Ages 3–7
Holidays
Earth Day
Marc Tyler Nobleman
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is the history behind this global holiday and the simple reasons why protecting
Ages 5–8
The Ones We're Meant to Find
Joan He
Separated by a high-tech divide, two sisters struggle to survive—one on an abandoned island and the other within a decep
Ages 14–18
Baby in a Basket
Gloria Rand
A journey through the Alaskan wilderness in 1917 turns into a fight for survival when a fierce snowstorm strikes a mothe
Ages 5–9
Possum #2
Possum and the Summer Storm
Anne Hunter
For the child feeling overwhelmed after a sudden change or loss, this gentle story shows how a community comes together
Ages 4–7
The Friskative Dog
Susan Straight
Sharron holds tight to a beloved stuffed dog, the last gift from her father, as she navigates the confusing ache of his
Ages 8–12
Split the Sky
Marie Arnold
As racial tensions rise in her town, a young Black girl must trust her psychic gift of foresight to intervene and save a
Ages 12–18
We the People
The Great Depression
Michael Burgan
Families across America struggle to find work and hope during the 1930s as the country faces its greatest economic chall
Ages 9–13
The Curse of the Moonraker
Eth Clifford
Stranded in the desolate Auckland Islands after a shipwreck, a group of survivors must find the strength to endure seemi
Ages 10–14
Empty
Suzanne Weyn
As oil supplies vanish and global warming triggers fierce storms, five classmates must lead the way toward a brand-new,
Ages 12–17
The Shared Heart: Portraits and Stories Celebrating Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Young People
Adam Mastoon
Intimate black-and-white portraits and personal essays from high school and college students capture the reality of livi
Ages 13–18
Grandad's Magic Tree
Rebecca Holmes
For the child who is missing a grandparent and needs to feel that love and memories continue even after someone is gone.
Ages 3–7
Chig
Gwenyth Swain
Eight-year-old Chig may be small, but she finds a way to make a giant impact on her community during the difficult years
Ages 8–12
What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration
Alexis Bunten
A young girl watches with pride as Secretary Deb Haaland makes history, celebrating the beauty of urban Indigenous commu
Ages 4–8
The Someday Suitcase
Corey Ann Haydu
Clover turns to a mixture of scientific facts and her own special brand of magic to help her best friend Danny find hope
Ages 8–12
