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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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970 books
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
Usborne Young Reading
The Story of Rubbish
Katie Daynes
For the curious child who wonders where their trash goes, this engaging history reveals how humans have handled waste fr
Ages 7–11
The Jungle Is My Home
Laura Fischetto
The lush jungle serves as a vibrant home to many animals, but their peaceful lives are threatened by the destructive hab
Ages 4–8
The 39 Deaths of Adam Strand
Gregory Galloway
For the mature teen struggling with deep feelings of apathy or the heavy weight of existence, this surreal story explore
Ages 15–18
Time Train #1
Time Train to the Blitz
Sophie McKenzie
Joe and Scarlett hurtle back in time to the London Blitz on a desperate mission to save a young boy before their time ru
Ages 7–10
Coming to America
Chinese Immigrants, 1850-1900
Kay Melchisedech Olson
Leaving home for a new land involves sacrifice and courage. Trace the 19th-century journey of Chinese immigrants and the
Ages 8–12
Let's Read Biographies #1
Christa McAuliffe
Houghton Mifflin
A New Hampshire teacher makes history as the first private citizen chosen for space travel before a shuttle disaster cha
Ages 7–10
Tejima's Woodblock Animal Tales
Swan Sky
Keizaburo Tejima
For children navigating the heartbreak of a final goodbye. This gentle nature story helps families process the pain of i
Ages 4–8
When the Wind Blows
Raymond Briggs
Jim and Hilda Bloggs are a retired couple trying to follow government instructions during a nuclear attack on Great Brit
Ages 14–18
The Probability of Everything
Sarah Everett
For the child grappling with deep grief or a sudden family tragedy, using a speculative premise to process the weight of
Ages 8–12
The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler
James Cross Giblin
Learn how specific social conditions in post-WWI Germany allowed a dictator to rise to power and lead a nation into the
Ages 10–15
The Whale Who Swam Through Time: A 200-Year Journey in the Arctic
Alex Boersma, Nick Pyenson
A bowhead whale lives for two centuries, witnessing the Arctic shift from a silent frozen wilderness to a modern sea fil
Ages 6–10
Tales of Eden #1
The Way of Nacor
Jeff W. Horton
For the teenager grappling with their purpose, this allegorical journey explores how to lead with integrity and keep fai
Ages 12–18
The Harlow Hotel #2
I'll Be Waiting for You
Mariko Turk
Grief meets the supernatural at the haunted Harlow Hotel, where an aspiring paranormal investigator looks for answers af
Ages 12–18
When Christmas Comes
Elizabeth Starr Hill
Callie faces a difficult holiday season as she navigates her feelings about her father's remarriage and what it means fo
Ages 8–12
The Healthy Minds Library #4
The Worry Warthog
Jody Jensen Shaffer
For the child who gets 'the what-ifs' about everyday things, from meeting new friends to trying new activities.
Ages 3–7
Jewish Holidays in Pictures and Words #2
Passover
Sarah Mazor
For families preparing for the Seder who want to introduce the history of the Exodus and Passover traditions through eng
Ages 3–8
A Problem Shared
Talking About LGBTQ+ Rights
Louise Spilsbury
For the child curious about history and equality, this guide explains LGBTQ+ identities and the importance of standing u
Ages 8–12
