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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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Serendipity Market
Penny Blubaugh
Mama Inez and her dog Toby gather a group of strangers to trade tales, revealing that the real magic in the world is fou
Ages 12–16
Children's History
The Start and End of the Korean War
Baby Professor
For the student curious about world history, this accessible guide introduces the reasons behind the division of Korea a
Ages 8–12
The Streak: How Joe DiMaggio Became America's Hero
Barb Rosenstock
At a time when America needed a hero, Joltin' Joe DiMaggio set a record-breaking hitting streak that captured the heart
Ages 4–8
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The Girl Who Heard the Music: How One Pianist and 85,000 Bottles and Cans Brought New Hope to an Island
Marni Fogelson, with Mahani Teave
Mahani Teave returned to her home on Rapa Nui to transform thousands of discarded bottles and cans into a vibrant music
Ages 5–9
Dreams of Freedom: In Words and Pictures
Amnesty International
The inspiring words of Malala Yousafzai and Harriet Tubman join vibrant artwork to honor the fundamental rights and free
Ages 6–12
Into the Forest
Anthony Browne
A young boy journeys through a mysterious forest to visit his grandmother, carrying a cake and his worries in a story th
Ages 5–9
Grandma's Purple Flowers
Adjoa J. Burrowes
After the loss of her grandmother, Hyacinth seeks peace and healing through the beauty of the purple flowers and natural
Ages 4–8
The Story of My Face
Shervin Youssefian
For the child navigating a sudden medical change or physical difference, this story offers a gentle path toward self-acc
Ages 4–8
Numenia and the Hurricane
Fiona Halliday
A tiny, resolute bird fights through the howling winds of a massive hurricane to find her way back to her family.
Ages 4–8
Peter's War: A Boy's True Story of Survival in World War II Europe
Deborah Durland DeSaix and Karen Gray Ruelle
After his parents are arrested in Nazi-occupied France, young Peter must use his wits to dodge the Gestapo and find a wa
Ages 7–11
CitizenKid
Mimi's Village: And How Basic Health Care Transformed It
Katie Smith Milway
When her sister falls ill from unsafe water, young Mimi leads her neighbors to build a local clinic and bring lasting ch
Ages 8–12
Renato and the Lion
Barbara DiLorenzo
For children processing big life changes or moving away from home, this gentle story uses a touch of magic to navigate t
Ages 4–8
Ocean Wide, Ocean Deep
Susan Lendroth
Soft rhymes mirror the rhythmic waves of the sea as a young girl waits and wonders about her father’s long journey acros
Ages 4–8
Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
Alice Faye Duncan
For children discovering that one person can change the world through patience and persistence. This story connects the
Ages 4–8
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Dee Brown
The devastating history of the American West is told through the eyes of Indigenous peoples facing displacement and the
Ages 15–18
Escape from Aleppo
N. H. Senzai
Nadia embarks on a harrowing five-day trek through war-torn Syrian streets and countryside as she tries to reunite with
Ages 8–12
Blanca's Feather
Antonio Hernández Madrigal
When her favorite hen Blanca goes missing before the animal blessing, Rosalía finds a creative way to ensure her pet is
Ages 4–8
Genuine Sweet
Faith Harkey
Twelve-year-old Genuine Sweet possesses a magical gift, but she soon discovers that using her powers to help her town is
Ages 8–12
Dear Dad: Growing Up With a Parent in Prison -- and How We Stayed Connected
Jay Jay Patton, Kiara Valdez
Jay Jay Patton shares her true story of using technology and determination to maintain a bond with her father during his
Ages 8–12
Golden Fuzzy-Wuzzy Books
Rags
Patricia M. Scarry
For the child who longs for a pet or wonders where they belong, this classic tale follows a scruffy stray dog's journey
Ages 2–6
Late, Great Endlings, The: Stories of the Last Survivors
Deborah Kerbel
Watercolor illustrations honor the final survivors of lost species while sharing meaningful actions families can take to
Ages 7–10
Hombrecillo de papel, El (The Newspaper Man)
Fernando Alonso
A paper doll made of newsprint is heavy with stories of war and famine, until a cleaning wash allows his pages to be fil
Ages 6–9
Because I Am a Girl I Can Change the World
Rosemary McCarney
Bright photographs and powerful true stories reveal how girls in developing nations are standing up to change their comm
Ages 6–10
Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued
Peter Sís
For children learning about courage and how one person can make a difference, this book gently introduces the history of
Ages 6–10
