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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+
Memory Boy #2
The Survivors
Will Weaver
Miles and Sarah must fight for survival in a world blanketed by volcanic ash, discovering their own hidden strengths alo
Ages 11–15
A House of Tailors
Patricia Reilly Giff
For the child adjusting to a major move who feels overwhelmed by new responsibilities and the gap between their expectat
Ages 8–12
The Anatomy of Wings
Karen Foxlee
A quiet mining town in Australia holds many secrets for ten-year-old Jennifer as she searches for a way to understand he
Ages 12–16
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970 books
White Time
Margo Lanagan
Ten stories travel to the edges of the future to question what humans used to be and what they might eventually become.
Ages 14–18
Eclipse
Andrea Cheng
In 1952 Hungary, Peti deals with a crowded house of relatives while worrying about his grandfather’s safety behind the I
Ages 10–14
Mama Grace Goes Home
Paitin S. Iselin
A gentle journey through grief provides a space for healing and hope after the death of a beloved grandmother.
Ages 3–7
Sunlight Series #4
Buried Sunlight: How Fossil Fuels Have Changed the Earth
Molly Bang, Penny Chisholm
For the child who asks where the car gets its energy, this glowing book traces the journey of ancient sunbeams to the co
Ages 4–9
Six Innings
James Preller
For the child who loves the thrill of the game but is learning that life continues even when you are sidelined by circum
Ages 9–12
Snapshots in History
Black Tuesday: Prelude to the Great Depression
Robin S. Doak
The stock market crash of 1929 changed everything; see how a single Tuesday sparked a chain of events that led to the Gr
Ages 11–15
What Went Wrong? Core Events
The Johnstown Flood: Core Events of a Deadly Disaster
Marlee Richards
A wall of water destroys a Pennsylvania town in this deep look at the causes, timeline, and devastating aftermath of a h
Ages 8–12
Six Days in October: The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Karen Blumenthal
Relive the frantic days of the 1929 stock market crash through the eyes of those who gambled everything during a golden
Ages 12–18
Tales of War #2
Four Steps to Death
John Wilson
Witness the brutal reality of the Battle of Stalingrad through the intertwined lives of soldiers and civilians caught on
Ages 12–17
Bewitching Season
Marissa Doyle
For the teen facing a spiritual crisis or questioning the presence of darkness in the world.
Ages 15–18
One Day
Lee Juck
For the child processing the sudden loss of a grandparent and the quiet that follows, this gentle story honors the weigh
Ages 4–8
The Brothers' War: Civil War Voices in Verse
J. Patrick Lewis
For the student grappling with the complexities of history, these haunting poems and archival photos bring the human sto
Ages 10–16
Greencoat and the Swanboy
Marlowe DeChristopher
A humble swanherd faces the loss of his birds only to find a royal destiny in this traditional French fairy tale.
Ages 5–9
Teen Incarceration: From Cell Bars to Ankle Bracelets
Patrick Jones
For the teen or caregiver seeking to understand the complex reality of the American juvenile justice system, from detent
Ages 12–18
The New Ocean
Bryn Barnard
Follow the lives of six sea creatures to understand how warming waters and pollution are fundamentally changing the unde
Ages 8–12
Douglas Florian's Poems and Paintings
Ice!: Poems About Polar Life
Douglas Florian
Witty rhymes and oil pastel drawings capture the life of animals in the Arctic and Antarctic. It is a playful, poetic lo
Ages 4–8
The Unstuffed Bear
Deacon Johnson
For the child who feels like they are missing something others have. Barnaby's journey helps little ones discover that t
Ages 3–7
Mooving To Save The Farm
Saurabh K. Singh
For the child learning how everyone can contribute when things get tough, this story shows how a little teamwork can sol
Ages 4–8
A New Home
Tim Bowers
Matt the squirrel has just moved to a new place and feels the quiet hope and nervousness of trying to find a brand-new f
Ages 3–7
Football Biographies for Kids
David Halprin
For the young sports fan who dreams of greatness, these stories of NFL icons show how dedication and grit turn big dream
Ages 8–12
Aphmau #1
Searching for Home
Aphmau
For the child searching for their place in the world, this vibrant adventure follows a cat on a quest for belonging afte
Ages 8–12
