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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,572 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
690 books
4–7 yrs
2478 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
A Gift from Abuela
Cecilia Ruiz
The deep bond between Abuela and Niña shines even when money is tight and a long-held dream is out of reach.
Ages 4–8
Pets Without Homes
Caroline Arnold
Go behind the scenes at an animal shelter to see how dedicated workers care for lost pets and help them find their way b
Ages 5–9
Hello, Star
Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic
A young girl offers soft words of comfort to a fading star each night, finding the inspiration to chase her own cosmic d
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
Right Here, Right Now
Shannon Dunlap
Two musicians find their lives pulling together again and again across different versions of reality as they try to keep
Ages 12–18
An Angel for May
Melvin Burgess
Tam slips through time to a small English town during World War II, where he forms a life-changing bond with a lonely gi
Ages 10–14
Where They Gather
Teresa Rodrigues
A single pecan tree witnesses a century of history as a Black family shows incredible resilience from the early 1900s to
Ages 4–8
Heartbreak Symphony
Laekan Zea Kemp
Aaron is haunted by a DJ’s persona after his mother’s death, while Mia is plagued by her parents’ legacy of doubt in thi
Ages 14–18
Ally's World #7
Rainbows, Rowan and True, True Romance?
Karen McCombie
Linn deals with sisterly drama and complicated feelings about her parents' relationship while her sister Rowan becomes a
Ages 10–14
The Nativity Story
Little Genius Books
For families looking to share the spiritual roots of Christmas, this gentle board book introduces the story of Baby Jesu
Ages 0–4
The Road from Home
Nigel Hinton
For the child grappling with the reality of world news or displacement, this story offers a deeply human look at a famil
Ages 10–14
Rosa and Her Family #3
Music, Music for Everyone
Vera B. Williams
Rosa and her friends in the Oak Street Band use their music to raise much-needed money while her grandmother is sick.
Ages 4–8
Big Rain Coming
Katrina Germein
For the child learning the value of anticipation, this evocative story captures the heavy, shimmering heat of Northern A
Ages 4–8
Kindness Counts
Kids Can Help Kids
Emily Raij
Young activists can change the world using this collection of practical projects and ideas focused on human rights and r
Ages 7–10
Usborne Information Technology
Information Revolution
Lynn Myring, Ian Graham
Satellites, fiber optics, and electronic mail are changing how we talk to each other. See how computers started a global
Ages 8–12
Superhuman Feats #3
Amazing Human Feats of Survival
Annette Gulati
Witness the incredible grit of real-life survivors who beat the odds during harrowing emergencies at sea and in the wild
Ages 8–11
Harry and the Dinosaurs #10
Sammy and the Robots
Ian Whybrow
Sammy channels his worry into creativity by building a fleet of special robots to watch over his grandmother while she r
Ages 3–7
Just the Two of Us
Will Smith
The lyrics of a celebrated song come to life through beautiful art, honoring the deep bond of love and integrity between
Ages 4–8
Old Turtle (Wood) #3
Old Turtle: Questions of the Heart
Douglas Wood
When the world seeks answers about life and happiness, Old Turtle offers a path of wisdom and love that connects all liv
Ages 5–9
Little People, Big Dreams #53
Michelle Obama
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child who needs to know that hard work and staying true to yourself can lead to big things, from the neighborhoo
Ages 4–7
The Santa Clauses
Achim Bröger
Charlie isn't ready to let go of the holiday spirit and sets out on a determined mission to prove that Santa Claus is tr
Ages 5–9
Scientists in the Field
Emi and the Rhino Scientist
Mary Kay Carson
For the child who loves wildlife and wonders how scientists actually work to save species from the brink of extinction t
Ages 10–14
Perky Learns About Divorce
Meg Ellison
Eight-year-old Perky and her best friend Rosemary try every plan they can imagine to stop her parents from breaking up.
Ages 7–10
Me, Dingo and Sibelius
Joy Wodhams
Charlie's life as the overworked family outcast is turned upside down when a favorite resident at her care home leaves h
Ages 14–18
Understanding the Holy Land: Answering Questions About the Israeli“Palestinian Conflict
Mitch Frank
For the middle schooler asking big questions about world news. This guide breaks down the complex history of the Israeli
Ages 12–18
