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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,578 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
693 books
4–7 yrs
2480 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
A Reporter's Story #4
September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City
Wilborn Hampton
Firsthand accounts from New Yorkers who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center provide a deeply personal look a
Ages 10–15
Volcano: The Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens
Patricia Lauber
For the child fascinated by nature's power and wondering how life recovers after a disaster. A stunning look at the 1980
Ages 8–12
On Jewish Holidays #2
On Hanukkah
Cathy Goldberg Fishman
For families looking to share the warmth of Jewish traditions through a child's eyes, this poetic story captures the sig
Ages 4–8
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1042 books
Dorin and the Dragon
Ariane Dewey
A disinherited prince wanders through many lands until he discovers an unexpected friendship with a blind dragon living
Ages 4–8
Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys
Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
For the child eager to prove they are big enough to keep up, this story celebrates the determination to learn and the bo
Ages 5–9
The Eyes of Van Gogh
Cathryn Clinton
After a lifetime of moving, seventeen-year-old Jude finally discovers a sense of belonging when a family crisis brings h
Ages 14–18
Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
Hans Wilhelm
For parents wanting to introduce Christian values of kindness and faith through a gentle, musical lens. This book uses a
Ages 0–4
Where the Whales Sing
Victor Kelleher
Stranded and injured after a storm at sea, Claire relies on the protection and song of whales to survive the long days a
Ages 8–12
A Knight's Book: The Adventures of Squire Wolflieb and His Knight, Sir Frank Von Fidelstein
Ali Mitgutsch
Young Wolflieb shares the medieval escapades of his brave but penniless master as they face off in tournaments and darin
Ages 6–10
One Silver Summer
Rachel Hickman
Saskia finds solace in a silver horse and a mysterious boy in Cornwall, but a deepening romance uncovers secrets that co
Ages 12–18
Halfway There
Christine Mari
A college student travels to Tokyo to find herself, navigating the lonely spaces between her American life and her Japan
Ages 14–18
New Year at the Pier: A Rosh Hashanah Story
April Halprin Wayland
For the child who has made a mistake and needs help finding the courage to apologize and make things right during the Je
Ages 4–8
True Survival #2
Fatal Forecast
Michael J. Tougias
Eight young fishermen face a terrifying seventy-two-hour battle for survival against a deadly winter storm at sea.
Ages 12–18
Fly High, Fly Low
Don Freeman
For the child facing an unexpected change in their environment. This gentle story of two pigeons losing their home provi
Ages 3–7
Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children
Bryan Mellonie
Every living thing has a beginning and an ending; in between is a lifetime. This gentle story explains the natural cycle
Ages 3–8
Tree of Freedom
Rebecca Caudill
For the child curious about their own roots and the strength required to build a new life in a wild, changing world.
Ages 10–14
We the People
Angel Island
Alice K. Flanagan
Facing interrogation and long detentions, thousands of immigrants arriving from Asia share their experiences at the Cali
Ages 8–12
Ospreys
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Ospreys are the masters of the waterfront. Learn how these impressive fish hawks hunt, build their massive nests, and su
Ages 9–12
Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan
For the child grappling with the heavy reality of history, this book restores dignity and dreams to those once viewed on
Ages 9–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Aurora Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child starting to wonder about their place in the world, this encouraging rhyming story explores the exciting 'w
Ages 2–6
Sports VIPs
Lamar Jackson: Superstar Quarterback
Matt Chandler
Lamar Jackson rose from a difficult childhood to become the NFL's youngest starting playoff quarterback and a league MVP
Ages 7–10
The Christmas Witch
Ilse Plume
A poor peasant woman wanders through Italy searching for the Christ Child, leaving a sack of gifts for children in her w
Ages 4–8
To Cross a Line
Karen Ray
Seventeen-year-old Egon Katz faces a life-altering choice in 1938 Germany as he attempts to flee across the border follo
Ages 12–17
Acquainted With the Night
Sollace Hotze
Molly spends a Maine summer helping her cousin process the scars of war and family tragedy while they both encounter a r
Ages 12–18
