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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,255 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1946 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
Linda Leopold Strauss
For children discovering that protecting shared history brings people together. This true story follows a precious manus
Ages 6–10
I'll Be the Water: A Story of Grandparent's Love
Alec Aspinwall
A grandfather uses gentle similes and watercolor scenes to show his grandson that his love will remain as constant as th
Ages 4–8
The Obamas
Violet Lemay
For the young child curious about leaders and historical figures, this sturdy board book introduces the 44th President a
Ages 0–4
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970 books
The Last Words of Will Wolfkin
Steven Knight
Toby escapes the confines of his own body through a vivid fantasy journey to Iceland alongside a mysterious cat who has
Ages 9–12
Freaky Fast Frankie Joe
Lutricia Clifton
Frankie Joe leaves his familiar trailer park life for a father he has never met, trying to find his footing while his mo
Ages 8–12
Bronze Age Aegean #2
Swallow's Dance
Wendy Orr
A massive volcanic eruption shatters a Bronze Age island, forcing young Leira to find a way to keep her family safe amid
Ages 11–16
Blacksmith's Song
Elizabeth Van Steenwyk
A nine-year-old boy uses the steady beat of his blacksmith hammer to drum out secret rhythms that guide travelers on the
Ages 5–9
The Two Brothers
William Jaspersohn
Lush illustrations follow the journey of two Prussian brothers as they build new lives and strengthen their sibling bond
Ages 7–10
SuperHero Landin Book
Jodi Graesser, Landin Fuller
For families navigating the unimaginable loss of a child or a terminal diagnosis, this story transforms a difficult jour
Ages 5–10
Hope in Patience
Beth Fehlbaum
Fifteen-year-old Ashley confronts the aftermath of trauma and the complexities of the legal system as she searches for a
Ages 14–18
The Case for Loving
Selina Alko
The Lovings fought against unfair laws in 1960s Virginia to prove that everyone should have the right to marry the perso
Ages 4–9
My Grandpa Died
Maggie Scott
Soft illustrations and gentle words help children understand their feelings and find ways to cope after the loss of a gr
Ages 3–7
The Secret of the Village Fool
Rebecca Upjohn
The children of a Jewish family share the moving true story of the unlikely hero who risked everything to keep them safe
Ages 8–12
Sprouting Wings: The True Story of James Herman Banning, the First African American Pilot to Fly Across the United States
Louisa Jagger & Shari Becker
James Herman Banning used pure ingenuity to build his own plane and defy the odds, becoming the first Black pilot to fly
Ages 4–8
Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña
Marsha Diane Arnold
Growing up among the giant tortoises and unique creatures of the Galápagos Islands, Valentina makes a brave vow to prote
Ages 4–8
Where Butterflies Fill the Sky: A Story of Immigration, Family, and Finding Home
Zahra Marwan
A young girl forced to leave Kuwait when her family is declared stateless searches for the meaning of home in this beaut
Ages 4–8
Skydiver
Celia Godkin
From a tiny egg to a majestic adult, a peregrine falcon grows under the watchful eyes of scientists. Soft illustrations
Ages 6–9
Environmental Disasters
The Worst Man-Made Environmental Disasters
Baby Professor
Massive industrial failures like the Piper Alpha oil platform change our world forever. Examine the science and history
Ages 8–12
Barbaro
Shelley Fraser Mickle
Barbaro captured hearts by winning the Kentucky Derby, but this true story also touches on the difficult reality of his
Ages 8–12
Maybe
Satoshi Kitamura
A farmer remains calm while his neighbors react to his luck, showing how waiting to judge a situation can lead to a more
Ages 4–9
Antonio en el pais del silencio (Antonio in the Country of Silence)
Mercedes Neuschäfer-Carlón
Moving to Germany feels quiet and lonely for Antonio until two new friends help him find his voice in an unfamiliar coun
Ages 9–12
True Colors
Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
Against the backdrop of the Korean War and a royal coronation, an abandoned orphan named Blue embarks on a poignant sear
Ages 8–12
Building a Dream: How the Boys of Koh Panyee Became Champions
Darshana Khiani
For children who need to see how creativity and grit can turn 'impossible' into reality when they lack the resources or
Ages 4–8
Piece by Piece: Ernestine's Gift for President Roosevelt
Lupe Ruiz-Flores
Using only wood from government food crates, a young girl during the Great Depression carves a heartfelt thank-you gift
Ages 5–9
