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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,252 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs669 books

4–7 yrs2382 books

8–11 yrs1944 books

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Cover of Given to the Earth

Given to the Earth

Khosa is destined to be sacrificed to the sea to save her kingdom, but she must first face the terrifying requirement of

Cover of Mars: Explore the Mysteries of the Red Planet

Mars: Explore the Mysteries of the Red Planet

Shauna Edson, Giles Sparrow

For the future astronaut who gazes at the night sky and asks how humans will one day walk on the Red Planet. This visual

Cover of The History of Little Henry and His Bearer

The History of Little Henry and His Bearer

Mary Martha Sherwood

For the family discussing how historical stories shaped perspectives on faith and culture, or navigating conversations a

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12–18 yrs

970 books

Cover of The Kingdom on the Waves

The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing #2

The Kingdom on the Waves

Seeking freedom in the chaos of 1775, Octavian joins the Royal Ethiopian Regiment for dangerous naval raids along the Vi

Cover of Soccer's Greatest Last-Second Shots and Other Crunch-Time Heroics

Sports Illustrated Kids: Greatest

Soccer's Greatest Last-Second Shots and Other Crunch-Time Heroics

For the young athlete who loves high-stakes drama, these true stories of legendary soccer goals show how grit and focus

Cover of Firefly Home

Interactive Adventures #1

For the child who feels overwhelmed by bright lights or new environments. Help a lost firefly find her way home through

Cover of Weather

For the inquisitive child who wonders why the sky changes color or how storms form, this visual guide turns everyday wea

Cover of Stalked at Sea The USS Indianapolis Disaster

Stalked at Sea The USS Indianapolis Disaster

For the child fascinated by extreme survival and high stakes, this graphic narrative explores how people find the will t

Cover of The River

Our Changing World #2

For the child who loves exploring creek beds and wants to understand why protecting our natural world is so important.

Cover of Up Before Daybreak

Up Before Daybreak

Deborah Hopkinson

For the child curious about how history shaped our world, this moving account uses real letters and photos to show the s

Cover of The Tragic Trip of the Donner Party

Graphic History

The Tragic Trip of the Donner Party

John Micklos Jr.

An untested shortcut leaves the Donner and Reed families trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains, facing a winter of star

Cover of The Polar Bears are Hungry

The Polar Bears are Hungry

As the arctic ice melts and temperatures rise, a mother polar bear struggles to find enough food to keep her growing cub

Cover of Joe Quinn's Poltergeist

Joe Quinn's Poltergeist

For the teen processing the blurred lines between memory and reality, this haunting tale explores how grief can manifest

Cover of Electric Race Cars, Superbikes, and More

Electric Race Cars, Superbikes, and More

For the young gearhead who loves fast cars and wants to know how technology can help the planet. Explore the exciting wo

Cover of These Infinite Threads

This Woven Kingdom #2

These Infinite Threads

Betrayal and explosive magic tear through two kingdoms as a Jinn heir and a human prince fight to find one another amids

Cover of Life: An Exploded Diagram

Life: An Exploded Diagram

Against the backdrop of the 1960s and the threat of nuclear war, Clem falls in love with a wealthy farmer’s daughter, un

Cover of Goodbye to Goldie

Goodbye to Goldie

Katie Woo searches for comfort in her favorite memories after her beloved old dog, Goldie, passes away.

Cover of Shell-Flower and the Strangers

Houghton Mifflin Reading

Shell-Flower and the Strangers

Houghton Mifflin

For the child curious about history and how people from different backgrounds first met. This story explores a young gir

Cover of The Haymarket Square Tragedy

We the People #4

The Haymarket Square Tragedy

For the student questioning why some people have to work long hours or why laws change, this graphic history explores th

Cover of 83 Days in Mariupol: A War Diary

83 Days in Mariupol: A War Diary

For teens grappling with news of global conflict, this sobering graphic novel offers a journalistic window into the real

Cover of Blast Off! Look Inside Spectacular Spacecraft

Blast Off! Look Inside Spectacular Spacecraft

Intricate cross-sections reveal the inner workings of twenty real-world spacecraft, from the International Space Station

Cover of A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln

Picture Book Biographies #4

A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln

Witness the journey of a boy from a one-room Kentucky cabin to the presidency, where he would eventually sign the Emanci

Cover of Energy

From ancient fires to modern technology, see how humanity has discovered and mastered different power sources throughout

Cover of Onion Juice, Poop, and Other Surprising Sources of Alternative Energy

Nasty (But Useful!) Science #1

Onion Juice, Poop, and Other Surprising Sources of Alternative Energy

For the child who loves everything gross and stinky, this book turns bathroom humor into a fascinating lesson on renewab