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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,575 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
691 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
Tell All the Children Our Story: Memories and Mementos of Being Young and Black in America
Tonya Bolden
Lived experiences of Black children in America come to life through memories and mementos spanning from the colonial era
Ages 10–14
Sunday's Child
Gudrun Mebs
Ten-year-old Jenny expects a life of luxury with her new foster mother, but she soon finds that real belonging is worth
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
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Monk Seal Hideaway
Diane Ackerman
Journey to a remote refuge for a rare look at the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, captured through vivid photography and
Ages 7–11
Fact Finders: Get to Know the Leader
Cesar Chavez
Rebecca Langston-George
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how Cesar Chavez organized farm workers through nonviolent strikes to win his
Ages 8–12
Matt Christopher Sports Biographies
Derek Jeter
Matt Christopher
Follow the journey of a young boy from Michigan who rose to baseball stardom, featuring highlights and stats from his le
Ages 8–12
The Big Ugly Monster and the Little Stone Rabbit
Chris Wormell
For children who feel misunderstood or like they don't fit in, this moving tale explores finding connection despite bein
Ages 4–8
Caroline McAlister Biographies #1
John Ronald's Dragons: The Story of J. R. R. Tolkien
Caroline McAlister
Young John Ronald looks for magic and dragons everywhere, from his lonely childhood to the battlefields of war, eventual
Ages 4–8
The Olympics #1
The London Olympics 2012
Nick Hunter
Get a front-row seat to the global stage with maps, timelines, and athlete profiles preparing for the world-class compet
Ages 7–11
Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs
Tomie dePaola
Tommy cherishes his visits to his grandmother and great-grandmother, until he must find a way to say a difficult goodbye
Ages 4–8
Wild Horse Winter
Tetsuya Honda
A young colt and his mother brave the biting cold and deep snow in a quiet, powerful struggle to survive a brutal winter
Ages 4–8
The Long Ride Home
Stephanie Graegin
Nostalgic, muted illustrations capture the quiet, heavy feeling that lingers when a best friend has to move far away.
Ages 4–8
Betts Pets #1
Trouble at Betts Pets
Kelly Easton
Fifth-grader Aaron faces a changing world as his family’s pet shop struggles and a new development threatens his communi
Ages 8–12
DK Readers
Save the Pandas
Ruth A. Musgrave
Travel into the bamboo forest to see how giant pandas eat, grow, and care for their cubs, and find out what we can do to
Ages 5–7
My Australian Story #14
Archer's Melbourne Cup
Vashti Farrer
Young stablehand Robby Jenkins bets everything on his favorite horse, Archer, during the very first running of the histo
Ages 9–12
Ann McGovern's American History #1
The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving
Ann McGovern
The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted for three whole days following a year of hardship and survival for the settler
Ages 5–8
Steve Nash: The Making of an MVP
Jeff Rud
Trace the path of Canadian athlete Steve Nash from his early days in a high school gym to his rise as an MVP star in the
Ages 9–12
LEGO Star Wars
A New Hope
Ace Landers
Luke Skywalker and his friends join forces in a blocky LEGO galaxy to take down Darth Vader and the formidable Death Sta
Ages 4–8
America Border Culture Dreamer: The Young Immigrant Experience from A to Z
Wendy Ewald
Young immigrants from across the globe share their personal journeys and perspectives in this striking A-to-Z catalog of
Ages 8–14
Rooting for You
Susan Hood
A tiny seed is nervous about leaving the dark soil, but a single root and a little shoot help it find a whole world of s
Ages 3–6
Fallen World #3
The Worlds We Make
Megan Crewe
Kaelyn races across a shattered world to deliver a virus vaccine while fleeing a group of lethal survivors intent on ste
Ages 14–18
Lola's Heart
Alexandra Boiger
Vivid pencil drawings lead a woman, a wolf, and a giant bird through a wondrous landscape as they work together to save
Ages 4–8
Firegirl #2
The Great Jeff
Tony Abbott
Eighth grade becomes a battle for survival as Jeff deals with a new school, his mother’s job loss, and the looming threa
Ages 10–14
Gentle Annie: The True Story of a Civil War Nurse
Mary Francis Shura
Anna Blair Etheridge spent four years on the front lines of the Civil War, serving as a dedicated nurse for the Army of
Ages 8–12
