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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+
Dolphin SOS
Roy Miki, Slavia Miki
As winter ice traps three dolphins in the bay, a small Newfoundland community comes together for a cold and urgent rescu
Ages 4–8
True Horse Stories #5
Little Squire: The Jumping Pony
Judy Andrekson
A small Irish pony and his rider face the hardships of the 1930s together, determined to prove their worth as champions
Ages 8–12
Seababy
Ellen Levine
A storm-tossed baby otter finds hope and a new family when humans and a surrogate otter mother step in to help him recov
Ages 4–8
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1031 books
Tuyet's Story #1
Last Airlift
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
Tuyet leaves behind a burning Saigon for a new life in Toronto in this moving true story of a brave refugee girl and her
Ages 8–12
Indigenous Knowledge #1
What the Eagle Sees
Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger
Indigenous voices and oral stories provide a new look at history, sharing how the people of Turtle Island responded to i
Ages 9–14
Stones for Grandpa
Renee Londner
A young boy finds comfort in his favorite memories of his grandfather while observing the traditional one-year anniversa
Ages 4–8
The Big Little Thing
Beatrice Alemagna
A mysterious, invisible thing moves through the world in this beautifully illustrated riddle that looks at the small way
Ages 4–8
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
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
Orleans
Sherri L. Smith
For the teen processing big questions about environmental change and how communities stay together or fall apart during
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
