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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Dune Shadow
Nancy Young Stone
A shifting wall of sand threatens to swallow a dying Michigan lumber town, leaving thirteen-year-old Serena to survive a
Ages 9–13
Usborne True Stories
Tales of Real Adventure
Paul Dowswell
Convicts flee the horrors of Devil's Island and sailors battle the crushing sea in these true accounts of heart-pounding
Ages 8–12
I Never Knew Your Name
Sherry Garland
For the adolescent processing a tragic loss in the community. This poignant story helps older children navigate the comp
Ages 10–15
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
This Is Really Happening
Erin Chack
Witty and heartfelt essays jump from childhood memories to a cancer diagnosis at eighteen and the strange reality of sta
Ages 14–18
The Cloud Chamber
Joyce Maynard
Nate channels his grief and anger into a high-stakes school science project after his family is shunned by their small M
Ages 12–16
Aussie Nibbles #1
Joe's Boat
Raewyn Caisley
While visiting his late great-uncle’s beach house, Joe discovers a hidden boat that offers a new way to connect with his
Ages 7–9
Escape from Egypt
Sonia Levitin
Jesse, a Hebrew slave, faces a dangerous exodus from Egypt while caught between his blossoming faith and his feelings fo
Ages 12–17
The Princess's Blankets
Carol Ann Duffy
A princess is trapped in a perpetual chill that no one can cure until a stranger arrives to offer a unique solution to w
Ages 7–11
My Story
A Marathon of Her Own
Irini Savvides
New to Melbourne and struggling to fit in, Sophia uses her incredible talent for running to find her place during the ex
Ages 9–12
The Apple-pip Princess
Jane Ray
For the child who feels small or overlooked in a world that values grand gestures. This modern fairy tale celebrates how
Ages 4–8
The Golden Days
Gail Radley
Feeling unwanted in his foster home, eleven-year-old Cory finds an unlikely ally in a nursing home resident and plots a
Ages 8–12
A Christmas Card
Paul Theroux
For families feeling unsettled by change or a move, this eerie yet cozy tale uses a magical map to show that home is whe
Ages 8–12
Sports VIPs
Declan Farmer: Paralympic Hockey Star
Matt Chandler
Follow the incredible journey of a teen sensation who overcame physical challenges to lead the USA Sled Hockey Team to t
Ages 7–10
My Story
Nowhere to Run
Carol Drinkwater
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice. A raw diary of a girl's survival through the Irish Potato Fami
Ages 12–15
Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop
Alice Faye Duncan
For children asking about systemic unfairness or the legacy of Dr. King, this moving story explores how a community's br
Ages 7–12
Patchwork
Matt de la Peña
Every child is a richly varied tapestry of experiences and identities in this lyrical ode to the unique qualities that m
Ages 4–8
Like a Love Story
Abdi Nazemian
For the teenager seeking their place in history and the courage to live authentically during a time of immense social ch
Ages 14–18
National Geographic Readers
Susan B. Anthony
Kitson Jazynka
Real photos and simple text tell the story of how Susan B. Anthony dedicated her life to fighting for equality and the r
Ages 5–8
You Choose: History
Brave Escapes from Stalag Luft I
Eric Braun
Decide whether to attempt a dangerous escape from a WWII prison camp or help evacuate captives as you make the choices t
Ages 8–12
Favorite Stories in Rhythm and Rhyme #1
Cinderella
Susan Sandvig Walker
When an invitation to the royal ball is forbidden, a fairy godmother appears with the magical tools needed to help a kin
Ages 5–8
Under the Wolf, Under the Dog
Adam Rapp
Sixteen-year-old Steve Nugent navigates the cold, icy landscape of winter while reflecting on his identity, his health,
Ages 14–18
At Somerton #3
Emeralds & Ashes
Leila Rasheed
The world turns upside down as war erupts, pulling the Somerton household apart from the battlefields of Europe to the d
Ages 12–18
Get to Know the Soccer Superstars
Mohamed Salah
Nevien Shaabneh
For the young sports fan who dreams of greatness. This inspiring biography follows Mohamed Salah's journey from humble b
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Was Sam Walton?
James Buckley Jr.
See how a simple department-store trainee transformed a small-town idea into the largest retail company in the world thr
Ages 8–12
