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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,574 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
690 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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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
The Bell at Sealey Head
Patricia A. McKillip
In a sleepy seaside town where a phantom bell rings, the doors of a crumbling estate begin to open into a majestic world
Ages 12–18
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On the Horizon
Lois Lowry
For the child grappling with the scale of history, this memoir in verse connects a young girl's memories to the lives lo
Ages 10–14
What About Will
Ellen Hopkins
Crank is a novel by Ellen Hopkins published in 2004. It is based loosely on the real life addictions of the author's dau
Ages 10–14
Magic Has No Borders
Sona Charaipotra, Samira Ahmed
For the teen navigating the complexities of heritage and home, this anthology blends South Asian folklore with modern id
Ages 12–18
Hero Cat
Eileen Spinelli
For the child needing reassurance of a mother's fierce protection, this moving story of a brave cat shows the lengths a
Ages 4–8
Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Brandy Colbert
Witness the history of Greenwood, the wealthy Black Wall Street, and the devastating two-day attack that became a turnin
Ages 14–18
Shadow's Fire Trilogy #1
A Chance Beginning
Christopher Patterson
For the teen or preteen who loves fast-paced journeys and discovering their inner strength. This graphic adventure explo
Ages 10–14
The Apprenticeship of Lucas Whitaker
Cynthia DeFelice
During the 1850s tuberculosis epidemic, young Lucas Whitaker apprentices with a doctor using a new microscope to search
Ages 9–13
The Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas Story
Jonah Winter
For the child who needs a quiet moment of wonder to help process sudden changes or the feeling of being far from home.
Ages 4–8
The Sad Little Puppet
Adrian Sanqui
A puppet who was once the star of the show reflects on the joy he brought to children and the special bond he shared wit
Ages 4–7
The Great War
David Almond, John Boyne, Tracy Chevalier, Ursula Dubosarsky, Timothée de Fombelle, Adèle Geras, A. L. Kennedy, Michael Morpurgo, Marcus Sedgwick, Tanya Lee Stone, Sheena Wilkinson
Fictionalized news reports from 1892 imagine a chilling invasion of Britain to highlight the vulnerabilities of the nati
Ages 12–18
Someday Is Not a Day of the Week
Denise Brennan-Nelson
Max the beaver is tired of waiting for someday to arrive, so he grabs a calendar to figure out exactly when his family w
Ages 4–8
Dear Daisy, Get Well Soon
Maggie Smith
Cheer up a sick friend with a new gift for every day of the week, from colorful cards to five bright balloons, while pra
Ages 3–6
Pigeon Hero!
Shirley Raye Redmond
For the child who loves true stories about brave animals. Discover how a small bird with a big heart saved many lives du
Ages 5–8
Father Abraham: Lincoln and His Sons
Harold Holzer
The weight of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation collide with the private life of a father trying to raise
Ages 10–14
Turtle Under Ice
Juleah del Rosario
For the teenager navigating the heavy, quiet winter of grief. This verse novel explores how two sisters process the loss
Ages 12–18
One Well: The Story of Water on Earth
Rochelle Strauss
Every living thing on Earth shares water from a single global source, making conservation and pollution control a missio
Ages 8–12
Vote!
Eileen Christelow
For children asking how leaders are chosen or why grown-ups are talking about elections. A lively guide to the democrati
Ages 5–10
Bye, Mis' Lela
Dorothy Carter
For children processing the death of a beloved caregiver. This gentle story helps kids navigate the transition from sadn
Ages 4–8
Rain Forest
Helen Cowcher
Peaceful tropical animals watch as heavy machinery invades their home, threatening the fragile balance of their vibrant
Ages 4–8
Greetings from Planet Earth
Barbara Kerley
Theo looks to the stars and the Voyager 2 mission for answers while trying to uncover why his mother won't speak about h
Ages 9–12
The Littlest Matryoshka
Corinne Demas
The smallest of six nesting dolls tumbles away on a grand, unexpected adventure and must find her way back to the safety
Ages 4–8
