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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,260 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2383 books
8–11 yrs
1950 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
When This World Was New
D. H. Figueredo
Danilito just moved from a Caribbean island to snowy New York. The cold air and a new language feel scary until he sees
Ages 4–8
The Fairies of Sunflower Grove #2
Bella
P.J. Ryan
For the teenager navigating the intense pain of a first heartbreak and the hollow feeling of being left behind by someon
Ages 12–18
Dear America #1
A Journey to the New World
Kathryn Lasky
Twelve-year-old Mem chronicles her grueling 1620 voyage on the Mayflower and her first challenging year surviving in a s
Ages 8–12
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Bone Man: A Native American Modoc Tale, The
Laura Simms
Armed with courage, a young Modoc boy named Nulwee hunts a giant skeleton creature to save his village and restore the p
Ages 7–10
I'm Gonna Paint: Ralph Fasanella, Artist of the People
Anne Broyles
After leaving his job at a labor union, Ralph Fasanella used exuberant paintings to document and celebrate the everyday
Ages 6–10
Tenement: Immigrant Life on the Lower East Side
Raymond Bial
Step inside the dark hallways and crowded rooms of 1900s New York City to see the real living conditions of the families
Ages 9–12
Abzuglutely!: Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug
Sarah Aronson
A fierce lawyer and activist with a big personality fights for equality and justice for everyone in this colorful look a
Ages 6–9
Abraham Lincoln the Writer: A Treasury of His Greatest Speeches and Letters
Harold Holzer
Discover how a young lawyer from the prairie became a master of the written word through this collection of personal let
Ages 10–14
Killer Rocks from Outer Space: Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites
Steven N. Koppes
Learn how meteors and comets have shaped our planet and discover the science behind the constant cosmic threats from out
Ages 10–14
Coffee, Rabbit , Snowdrop, Lost
Betina Birkjær
Miguel notices his grandfather is changing, but he and his grandmother find new, poetic ways to care for him as his memo
Ages 5–9
True Stories in Focus #1
Race Against Death
Deborah Hopkinson
Bravery shines through archival photos and accounts of Americans and Filipinos defending the Philippines during the hard
Ages 9–14
The Little Ships: The Heroic Rescue at Dunkirk in World War II
Louise Borden
A young girl and her father steer their small fishing boat across the English Channel to help rescue Allied soldiers tra
Ages 7–12
Transmogrify!: 14 Fantastical Tales of Trans Magic
G. Haron Davis
Magic, horror, and science fiction collide in these stories where trans and nonbinary characters claim their identities
Ages 12–18
Titanic Sinks!
Barry Denenberg
Read the front-page news of the world's most famous shipwreck through a fictional newspaper filled with blueprints, arch
Ages 8–12
Women of Our Time
Rachel Carson: Pioneer of Ecology
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
From a curious child by the shore to a pioneer of ecology, Rachel Carson’s journey shows how one voice can wake the worl
Ages 7–11
Serendipity Books #47
The Grumpling
Stephen Cosgrove
For the child who struggles with a 'glass half empty' outlook and needs help seeing how a grumpy attitude can get in the
Ages 4–8
Infinite Sky
C. J. Flood
In the wake of her mother's departure, thirteen-year-old Iris finds an unexpected bond with a boy named Trick while her
Ages 12–17
Shamanka
Jeanne Willis
Sam finds an old witch doctor's notebook in her attic and begins a journey into the world of charms and illusions to fin
Ages 9–12
Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown
Steve Sheinkin
Tensions rise from the Space Race to the Cuban Missile Crisis in this high-stakes account of how close the world came to
Ages 10–17
You Choose: Interactive History Adventures
Can You Survive the Schoolchildren's Blizzard?
Ailynn Collins
For the child who loves high-stakes challenges and wants to know how they would handle a real-life emergency in the froz
Ages 8–12
You Choose
Can You Survive the Titanic?
Allison Lassieur
For the child who loves to be in control of the story, this interactive adventure lets them experience the high-stakes c
Ages 8–12
Smoky Mountain Rose: An Appalachian Cinderella
Alan Schroeder
Resilient Rose must navigate the challenges of the Appalachian mountains to attend a grand party thrown by the wealthies
Ages 4–8
Let's Talk #4
Let's Talk About When Someone Dies
Molly Potter
A gentle, honest guide to help children navigate the complex emotions and big questions that arise when a loved one dies
Ages 5–9
Saturday Night #4
New Year's Eve
Caroline B. Cooney
For teens navigating the complexities of grief and changing friendships, this story explores how a single night can mark
Ages 12–17
