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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,540 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2036 books
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World Water Watch
Michelle Koch
Learn how human activity impacts the survival of sea turtles, polar bears, and whales, and what can be done to protect t
Ages 4–8
Russian Saga #1
Angel on the Square
Gloria Whelan
Katya leaves home to join the Tsar’s royal household, but her privileged life is soon upended by the onset of the Great
Ages 10–14
We the People: Great Disasters
The Great Chicago Fire
Marc Tyler Nobleman
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is the truth behind the legendary O'Leary cow and the other theories about how t
Ages 8–12
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The Great Fire
Jim Murphy
Discover how a city built of wood vanished in flames in 1871 and learn about the science and resilience that fueled the
Ages 8–13
Given Duet #2
Given to the Earth
Mindy McGinnis
Khosa is destined to be sacrificed to the sea to save her kingdom, but she must first face the terrifying requirement of
Ages 14–18
DK Explore
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
Ages 7–11
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
Ages 10–18
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation #2
The Kingdom on the Waves
M. T. Anderson
Seeking freedom in the chaos of 1775, Octavian joins the Royal Ethiopian Regiment for dangerous naval raids along the Vi
Ages 14–18
Anne Frank in the World
Anne Frank House
For the young reader seeking to understand the historical reality behind Anne Frank's diary through authentic photograph
Ages 10–16
Sports Illustrated Kids: Greatest
Soccer's Greatest Last-Second Shots and Other Crunch-Time Heroics
Matt Chandler
For the young athlete who loves high-stakes drama, these true stories of legendary soccer goals show how grit and focus
Ages 8–12
Interactive Adventures #1
Firefly Home
Jane Clarke
For the child who feels overwhelmed by bright lights or new environments. Help a lost firefly find her way home through
Ages 2–5
DK Why?
Why? Weather
Steve Setford
For the inquisitive child who wonders why the sky changes color or how storms form, this visual guide turns everyday wea
Ages 7–10
Stalked at Sea The USS Indianapolis Disaster
Aaron Sautter
For the child fascinated by extreme survival and high stakes, this graphic narrative explores how people find the will t
Ages 8–12
Our Changing World
The River
David Bellamy
For the child who loves exploring creek beds and wants to understand why protecting our natural world is so important.
Ages 6–10
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
Ages 9–14
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
Ages 8–12
The Polar Bears are Hungry
Carol Carrick
As the arctic ice melts and temperatures rise, a mother polar bear struggles to find enough food to keep her growing cub
Ages 4–8
Joe Quinn's Poltergeist
David Almond
For the teen processing the blurred lines between memory and reality, this haunting tale explores how grief can manifest
Ages 12–17
Cool Rides
Electric Race Cars, Superbikes, and More
Tammy Gagne
For the young gearhead who loves fast cars and wants to know how technology can help the planet. Explore the exciting wo
Ages 7–11
This Woven Kingdom #2
These Infinite Threads
Tahereh Mafi
Betrayal and explosive magic tear through two kingdoms as a Jinn heir and a human prince fight to find one another amids
Ages 14–18
Life: An Exploded Diagram
Mal Peet
Against the backdrop of the 1960s and the threat of nuclear war, Clem falls in love with a wealthy farmer’s daughter, un
Ages 14–18
Katie Woo
Goodbye to Goldie
Fran Manushkin
Katie Woo searches for comfort in her favorite memories after her beloved old dog, Goldie, passes away.
Ages 5–7
Wintergirls
Laurie Halse Anderson
Lia struggles with the dangerous desire to be thin while mourning a friend who lost her life to the same obsession.
Ages 14–18
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
Ages 7–10
