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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+
Walking Home to Rosie Lee
A. LaFaye
The Civil War has ended, and Gabe is finally free to begin an epic journey across the South to find the mother who was s
Ages 5–9
Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt
Rob Sanders
For children processing the loss of a loved one or wondering how one person can spark a movement of kindness, hope, and
Ages 5–10
The Day the River Caught Fire: How the Cuyahoga River Exploded and Ignited the Earth Day Movement
Barry Wittenstein
Witness the explosive 1969 river fire in Cleveland that shocked the nation into creating Earth Day and fighting for clea
Ages 7–10
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
Saraswati's Way
Monika Schröder
Akash is a street child in India with a gift for math and a fierce dream for an education that will change his life fore
Ages 9–13
The Light In Me
Janice Hutto Washington
For the child who needs a gentle reminder of their worth, this uplifting book uses simple language to help kids discover
Ages 3–8
Hello from 2030
Jan Paul Schutten
Peer into the next decade to see how emerging technologies might transform our daily lives, from the food we eat to the
Ages 9–13
The Story Circle/El Círculo de Cuentos
Diane Gonzales Bertrand
For children processing the loss of a favorite place or belongings. After a storm ruins their books, students find the m
Ages 4–8
One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World's Oldest University
M.O. Yuksel
In 9th-century Morocco, a determined woman named Fatima al-Fihri uses her inheritance to establish what became the world
Ages 4–8
The Balcony
Melissa Castrillón
Moving to the city feels lonely until a young girl begins to grow a vibrant, wild garden right on her balcony in this lu
Ages 4–8
Bringing Back the Wolves: How a Predator Restored an Ecosystem
Jude Isabella
Witness the fascinating transformation of Yellowstone as the return of the wolf ripple through the landscape to restore
Ages 8–12
Pattan's Pumpkin
Chitra Soundar
When the river rises, Pattan and his wife transform a massive, magical pumpkin into a giant ark to save all the living t
Ages 4–8
The Story of Giraffe
conceived and ill. by Guido Pigni
A lonely giraffe searches for a partner to join him for a historic voyage on Noah’s Ark in this gentle story illustrated
Ages 2–5
Itzhak: A Boy Who Loved the Violin
Tracy Newman
Despite being stricken with polio, a determined young immigrant follows his passion for the violin to become one of the
Ages 4–8
This Will Pass
J. Donnini
A booming summer storm feels scary and loud until a great-uncle helps a young boy understand that even the biggest cloud
Ages 4–8
Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
Caren Stelson
A British humanitarian risks everything to rescue 669 Jewish children from Czechoslovakia just as World War II begins.
Ages 6–10
Dear Malala, We Stand with You
Rosemary McCarney
For children beginning to notice global inequality, this powerful photo-essay uses a collective letter to show the brave
Ages 6–10
Georgie's Moon
Chris Woodworth
The quiet ache of a missing father meets the loud controversy of the Vietnam era as a young girl searches for peace in a
Ages 9–12
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
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
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
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
