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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Vanishing Life: The Mystery of Mass Extinctions
Jeff Hecht
Asteroids, volcanoes, and shifting climates have wiped out life before. Examine the evidence left behind by the planet's
Ages 10–15
Say Hello
Jack Foreman
Being the only one not playing can feel very lonely, but this story captures how a simple greeting can bridge the gap be
Ages 3–7
Stone Men
Nicki Weiss
A grandmother tells the story of a humble peddler who used his small stone figures and his wits to save an entire villag
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
1031 books
Oh Lord, I Wish I Was a Buzzard
Polly Greenberg
Under the hot sun of the cotton fields, a young girl uses the power of her daydreams to find a moment of escape from her
Ages 4–8
Going Off
Colin Bowles
Being fourteen is heavy for Greg, who is navigating lost friendships, a divorce at home, and the feeling that he just ca
Ages 13–16
Geraldine the Pig #2
Geraldine's Big Snow
Holly Keller
Geraldine keeps a watchful eye on the sky, waiting with breathless anticipation for the first flakes to fall so she can
Ages 3–7
Puffin Lives
B.R. Ambedkar: Saviour of the Masses
Payal Kapadia
B.R. Ambedkar rises to become a champion for equality and a savior of the masses in this enrapturing look at his politic
Ages 9–13
Way Home
Libby Hathorn
Shane carries a stray, nameless cat through the busy, dangerous city streets to the small corner of an alley they both c
Ages 5–10
Blue Sky, Butterfly
Jean Van Leeuwen
Twig feels drifting and alone as she, her brother, and her mother each try to find their footing after her father leaves
Ages 8–12
The Nuclear Arms Race: Can We Survive It?
Ann E. Weiss
The most important debate of the modern age comes to life through the history of global stockpiles and the ongoing strug
Ages 10–14
The Little Jewel Box
Marianna Mayer
A girl plagued by misfortune carries a mysterious jewel box on a dangerous journey, knowing she can only unlock its secr
Ages 5–9
Love Like Sky #2
Forever This Summer
Leslie C. Youngblood
Georgie spends a Louisiana summer helping her Great Aunt Vie while searching for the truth behind a new friend's missing
Ages 8–12
So Long Grandpa
Elfie Donnelly
Ten-year-old boy in Vienna navigates the deep bond and difficult emotions that come with his seventy-nine-year-old grand
Ages 8–12
Kind
Alison Green
For parents seeking to nurture compassion, this beautifully illustrated guide offers simple, concrete ways for young chi
Ages 3–7
The Wizard in the Tree
Lloyd Alexander
Mallory’s life changes forever when she discovers a wizard trapped in a tree, sparking a confrontation with a suspicious
Ages 8–12
Snapshots in History
The Untold Story of the Battle of Saratoga
Michael Burgan
Two pivotal clashes in the woods of New York halted the British army and secured the French alliance that saved the Amer
Ages 9–14
Porcupine's Christmas Blues
Jane Breskin Zalben
The holiday season feels heavy and lonely for Porcupine until his friends step in to share their warmth and support.
Ages 4–8
Louie #3
Louie's Search
Ezra Jack Keats
A move to a busy new neighborhood prompts Louie to wander the streets in search of a kind person who might be a good fit
Ages 4–8
The Prison Alphabet
Bahiyyah Muhammad
This child-friendly alphabet helps young children understand the daily realities of having a parent or family member beh
Ages 4–9
Sailor Bear
Martin Waddell
A lost and lonely little bear sets out on a brave sailing journey across the water to find a place where he truly belong
Ages 3–7
A Bad, Bad Day
Kirsten Hall
The clouds of a miserable morning begin to lift for a young boy after a little encouragement from his teacher changes th
Ages 4–7
Sleep, Baby, Sleep
Maryann Cusimano Love
A soothing bedtime blessing for little ones that uses the beauty of the natural world to express a parent's deepest hope
Ages 0–4
DK Readers
Down to the Wire
Michael Teitelbaum
The bases are loaded and the season is on the line. Relive the most intense, down-to-the-wire pennant races in baseball
Ages 9–12
A New Penny
Bianca Bradbury
Faced with the daily pressures of marriage and motherhood, a high school dropout begins the difficult search for a way t
Ages 12–18
