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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
I Am 5!
Shari Last
For the teen or adult reader exploring what it means to be the last person on earth while facing deep-seated fears and t
Ages 14–18
Beholding Bee
Kimberly Newton Fusco
Determined to find a real home, Bee flees a dangerous carnival life to search for the family she has always imagined.
Ages 8–12
An Uninterrupted View of the Sky
Melanie Crowder
Francisco's life is upended when his father is wrongly arrested, forcing his family to survive within the walls of a dan
Ages 12–18
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970 books
Unleash the Superhero Within
Hina Hija
For the child who struggles with self-doubt or needs a boost of courage to face everyday challenges with a growth mindse
Ages 7–13
The View
Harry Yoaker, Simon Henwood
Neighbors must work together to protect their shared environment from the devastating effects of an architectural disast
Ages 5–10
Once Upon a Holiday #1
The Moon Fell Out of the Sky
Randy Schliep
Sophie asks Santa for a friend after moving to a new house and discovers a magical surprise waiting in the middle of the
Ages 4–8
Gateway Biographies
Michael B. Jordan
Celina McManus
Follow the journey of Michael B. Jordan from his early acting days to his powerful performance as a blockbuster villain.
Ages 7–10
Searchlight Books: Science Saves
How Do Wildlife Crossings Save Animals?
Clara MacCarald
Engineers design clever bridges and tunnels to help animals travel safely across the busy roads that divide their natura
Ages 7–10
Lucy and Her Family #3
The Turnabout Year
Lucy Johnston Sypher
Lucy experiences a year of major transformations within her family and friend group as she works toward her dream of goi
Ages 8–12
Stairway Decodables: Sounds of Phonics #4
Riley Likes to Fly
Leanna Koch
Riley’s toy airplane spins through the sky in a rhythmic tale that helps new readers practice vowel sounds while dreamin
Ages 5–7
In the Shadow of Blackbirds
Cat Winters
For the teen processing the heavy weight of loss and searching for answers in the wake of a tragedy that changed the wor
Ages 12–18
Home at Last: A Song of Migration
April Pulley Sayre
For children marveling at how animals find their way across the globe, this poetic journey provides comfort and awe in t
Ages 4–8
The Deepest Roots
Miranda Asebedo
For the teen navigating the weight of family expectations and financial stress, this story explores how true friendship
Ages 12–18
The Other, Better Me
Antony John
For the child grappling with the realization that the world isn't always fair and wanting to understand how to stand up
Ages 14–18
Emily's Dress and Other Missing Things
Kathryn Burak
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief and the unsettling silence of a friend's disappearance while findi
Ages 14–18
Issues in Focus Today
Up for Sale: Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Alison Marie Behnke
First-hand accounts and extensive documentation expose the reality of human rights violations through various forms of m
Ages 13–18
The World Ends in April
Stacy McAnulty
Eleanor is certain an asteroid is heading for Earth in April. As she rallies her school for the end of the world, she le
Ages 8–12
Crazy
Amy Reed
For the teenager or parent navigating the intense highs and lows of a first love complicated by the onset of mental heal
Ages 14–18
Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary, The
Candace Fleming
Letters, photos, and political cartoons piece together the intimate lives of Abraham and Mary Lincoln, from their early
Ages 10–15
Carolina Autumn
Carol Lynch Williams
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of loss, this novel in verse offers a gentle path through grief and the complic
Ages 12–16
The Unresolved
T.K. Welsh
For the teen processing a sense of injustice after a loss. This haunting historical tale explores grief and the search f
Ages 12–17
My Dad's a Hero
Rebecca Christiansen, Jewel Armstrong
For the child navigating the pride and worry of having a parent in the military. This story honors the bravery of servic
Ages 4–8
Fault Lines in the Constitution
Cynthia Levinson, Sanford Levinson
For the teen who questions why things are the way they are. This guide uses a grading system to examine the cracks in ou
Ages 10–18
One Day This Tree Will Fall
Leslie Barnard Booth
A tiny seed rides the wind to become a towering forest giant, providing a bustling home for forest creatures even after
Ages 4–8
