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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,252 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1944 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Orcas Everywhere
written and photographed by Mark Leiren-Young
The history and culture of orcas are captured in vivid photographs alongside a vital call to action regarding their trea
Ages 9–12
Girls with Guts: The Road to Breaking Barriers and Bashing Records
Debbie Gonzales
Meet the gritty women who broke records and fought for the right to compete in sports long before they were welcome on t
Ages 6–9
Rules for Stealing Stars
Corey Ann Haydu
For children navigating the heavy burden of a parent's addiction, this story uses magical worlds to help sisters find sa
Ages 8–12
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970 books
All the Earth, Thrown to the Sky
Joe R. Lansdale
Fleeing the devastating Dust Storms of Oklahoma after the death of his parents, Jack and two friends set out on a perilo
Ages 12–17
Skinny
Donna Cooner
Even after gastric bypass surgery, fifteen-year-old Ever must face Skinny, the persistent inner voice that feeds her sel
Ages 13–18
Leaf
written and illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann
A misplaced polar bear causes fear among the forest animals until they look past his appearance to help him find his way
Ages 3–7
The Three-Year Tumble
Dayeon Auh
A man fears a tumble on a legendary hill has cursed him to only three years of life until a child uses clever logic to t
Ages 4–8
The Last Honey Bee
Wayne Gerard Trotman
For the child who wonders how they can help the planet, this gentle story introduces the vital importance of bees and th
Ages 3–7
Voices in the Air
Naomi Shihab Nye
Ninety-five original poems pay homage to the voices of musicians, writers, and thinkers who have shaped our world and ou
Ages 12–18
10 Things I Can See From Here
Carrie Mac
Seventeen-year-old Maeve balances the weight of severe anxiety with the complexities of her father’s addiction and her o
Ages 14–18
My Brother Abe
Harry Mazer
Life on the frontier is grueling, but Sally Lincoln stands as a constant pillar of support and friendship for her younge
Ages 8–12
Whales and Us: Our Shared Journey
India Desjardins
Humans and whales are more connected than you think. Learn how studying their unique biology and social behaviors can he
Ages 9–12
The Shaking Bag
Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert
Kindness brings its own magic in this modern folktale about an old woman, a mysterious raven, and the unexpected rewards
Ages 4–8
Willowood
Cecilia Galante
Moving to a new city leaves fifth grader Lily feeling lonely and invisible. Her world begins to change as she gathers a
Ages 8–12
Lost at Windy River: A True Story of Survival
Trina Rathgeber
Separated from her family during a blinding snowstorm, 13-year-old Ilse is stranded. She must use every ounce of her kno
Ages 6–10
The Night of the Burning
Linda Press Wulf
After a violent pogrom destroys her home in Poland, an orphaned girl named Devorah travels across the world to start ove
Ages 10–14
Year of No Rain
by
When soldiers destroy their village, an eleven-year-old boy and his friends must rely on one another as they wander thro
Ages 10–14
Tightrope Poppy the High-Wire Pig
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Poppy has a big dream and an even bigger spirit as she practices her balancing act to become a world-class high-wire pig
Ages 4–8
The Winter Road
Terry Hokenson
Stranded in the freezing Arctic after a plane crash, a determined girl must use every bit of her ingenuity to survive th
Ages 12–17
Moonglass
Jessi Kirby
Moving to the beach town where her mother died forces Anna to face painful memories while her relationship with her fath
Ages 12–17
The Running Machine: The Invention of the Very First Bicycle
Keith Negley
Trace the energetic history and clever inspiration behind the very first bicycle through vibrant illustrations and histo
Ages 4–8
DK Real People
Slavery: Real People and Their Stories of Enslavement
R. G. Grant
For the student grappling with the difficult realities of history. This visual guide uses primary sources to humanize th
Ages 10–17
Wounded Knee
Neil Waldman
Follow the series of events and tensions that culminated in the tragic battle and massacre at Wounded Knee in this histo
Ages 9–13
You Choose: Interactive History Adventures
The Vietnam War
Michael Burgan
For the student curious about the complex history of the Vietnam War, this guide explains the origins, battles, and last
Ages 9–14
