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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Forest of Dreams
Rosemary Wells
Silver rain and warm sunshine transform the winter woods as a young girl celebrates the first waking breaths of spring a
Ages 3–7
Holidays
Earth Day
Marc Tyler Nobleman
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is the history behind this global holiday and the simple reasons why protecting
Ages 5–8
The Ones We're Meant to Find
Joan He
Separated by a high-tech divide, two sisters struggle to survive—one on an abandoned island and the other within a decep
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
Baby in a Basket
Gloria Rand
A journey through the Alaskan wilderness in 1917 turns into a fight for survival when a fierce snowstorm strikes a mothe
Ages 5–9
Possum #2
Possum and the Summer Storm
Anne Hunter
For the child feeling overwhelmed after a sudden change or loss, this gentle story shows how a community comes together
Ages 4–7
The Friskative Dog
Susan Straight
Sharron holds tight to a beloved stuffed dog, the last gift from her father, as she navigates the confusing ache of his
Ages 8–12
Split the Sky
Marie Arnold
As racial tensions rise in her town, a young Black girl must trust her psychic gift of foresight to intervene and save a
Ages 12–18
We the People: Events That Changed America
The Great Depression
Michael Burgan
Families across America struggle to find work and hope during the 1930s as the country faces its greatest economic chall
Ages 9–13
The Curse of the Moonraker: A Tale of Survival
Eth Clifford
Stranded in the desolate Auckland Islands after a shipwreck, a group of survivors must find the strength to endure seemi
Ages 10–14
The Bar Code Trilogy #3
Empty
Suzanne Weyn
As oil supplies vanish and global warming triggers fierce storms, five classmates must lead the way toward a brand-new,
Ages 12–17
The Shared Heart: Portraits and Stories Celebrating Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Young People
Adam Mastoon
Intimate black-and-white portraits and personal essays from high school and college students capture the reality of livi
Ages 13–18
Grandad's Magic Tree
Rebecca Holmes
For the child who is missing a grandparent and needs to feel that love and memories continue even after someone is gone.
Ages 3–7
Chig #1
Chig
Gwenyth Swain
Eight-year-old Chig may be small, but she finds a way to make a giant impact on her community during the difficult years
Ages 8–12
Fly, Eagle, Fly!
Christopher Gregorowski
Vibrant illustrations bring to life this powerful parable of an eagle who finally remembers its true nature and learns t
Ages 5–10
What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration
Alexis Bunten
A young girl watches with pride as Secretary Deb Haaland makes history, celebrating the beauty of urban Indigenous commu
Ages 4–8
The Someday Suitcase
Corey Ann Haydu
Clover turns to a mixture of scientific facts and her own special brand of magic to help her best friend Danny find hope
Ages 8–12
Breathing Room
Marsha Hayles
Deep friendships provide a lifeline for young girls living in a 1940s tuberculosis sanatorium as they face the realities
Ages 10–14
Opening the Road: Victor Hugo Green and His Green Book
Keila V. Dawson
For children asking why laws aren't always fair, this history reveals how one man's ingenuity protected families navigat
Ages 6–10
The Chocolate King
Michael Leventhal
For children exploring how family traditions and hidden talents can provide hope and a fresh start when moving to an unf
Ages 4–9
The Root of Magic
Kathleen Benner Duble
Stranded in a blizzard, Willow and her family find a mysterious town where the kindness of the locals feels increasingly
Ages 8–12
Fat No More
Alberto Hidalgo-Robert
After a health crisis, Alberto turns away from the television to reclaim his life with the support of his family and a t
Ages 8–12
The Making of America #4
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Teri Kanefield
Photos and timelines capture the life of the only four-term president as he guided a nation through economic collapse an
Ages 10–14
Orca Footprints
Saving the Night: How Light Pollution Is Harming Life on Earth (Orca Footprints series)
Stephen Aitken
The dark is essential for animals and humans alike. Learn how artificial light impacts the earth and what we can do to b
Ages 9–12
The Magic Tree & the Owl of Light
Carol Webb
For the child who finds magic in the quiet of the woods and seeks comfort in the idea of a guardian watching over the na
Ages 5–9
