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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+
Little People, Big Dreams
Malala Yousafzai
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child noticing that things aren't always fair, this inspiring biography shows how one girl's voice can change th
Ages 4–8
Little People, Big Dreams
Amanda Gorman
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child who feels self-conscious about their voice or struggles with a speech impediment, this story shows how cha
Ages 4–7
Baboushka and the Three Kings
Ruth Robbins
For the child who wonders how to make things right after missing an opportunity. This gentle story explores making amend
Ages 4–9
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October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard
Lesléa Newman
For the teenager processing social injustice or the tragedy of hate crimes, this poetic work offers a way to reflect on
Ages 14–18
Little People, Big Dreams
Kamala Harris
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child who wonders how they can make a difference in the world. This inspiring biography shows how a young girl's
Ages 4–7
Vaino: A Boy of New Finland
Julia Davis Adams
For the child who needs to find inner strength during times of change. This story weaves together Finnish folk legends a
Ages 9–13
Gone, Gone, Gone
Hannah Moskowitz
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of world events while trying to find space for their first connection with
Ages 14–18
Little People, Big Dreams
Hans Christian Andersen
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child who feels like an 'ugly duckling' or different from their peers, this story shows how a difficult start ca
Ages 4–7
Gathering of Flowers: Stories About Being Young in America, A
Joyce Carol Thomas
Diverse young voices from Oklahoma to San Francisco share their experiences growing up and blending rich ethnic heritage
Ages 12–18
And Picasso Painted Guernica
Alain Serres
Follow the intense creative journey of Pablo Picasso as he sketches and paints his massive, world-changing masterpiece,
Ages 8–14
The Burning #1
The Burning: Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921
Tim Madigan, Hilary Beard
This powerful account details the destruction of the Greenwood community and connects the history of the Tulsa Race Mass
Ages 12–18
When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS
James Cross Giblin
Plagues have the power to change everything. Trace the social, religious, and political shifts caused by the Black Death
Ages 12–18
Garden of the Spirit Bear: Life in the Great Northern Rainforest
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Deep within the Pacific Coast rainforest, rare white bears wander through old-growth trees in an ecosystem teeming with
Ages 7–10
Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebirds: The Story of a Food Web
Victoria Crenson
Watercolor paintings illustrate the vital connection between horseshoe crabs and the shorebirds that depend on them duri
Ages 5–10
World of Rot: Learn All About the Wriggly, Slimy, Super-Cool Decomposers We Couldn't Live Without
Britt Crow-Miller
From wriggly decomposers to slimy recyclers, see how the world of rot fights climate change and keeps our planet healthy
Ages 8–12
My Librarian Is a Camel
Margriet Ruurs
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is that in some parts of the world, your library books might arrive on the back
Ages 7–12
The Story of Mah: A Hmong "Romeo and Juliet" Folktale
Rosalie Giacchino-Baker
For children processing the concept of tragic love or exploring Hmong heritage, this bilingual folktale offers a poignan
Ages 8–14
Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish
Janet Halfmann
An ochre sea star survives a seagull attack and hunts in the tide pools, showing how these resilient creatures can even
Ages 5–9
The Journey: Stories of Migration
Cynthia Rylant
From monarch butterflies to gray whales, six different creatures embark on epic, life-changing travels across the land a
Ages 6–10
Los zapatos de Murano (The Shoes from Murano)
Miguel Fernandez-Pacheco
In twelfth-century Venice, a nobleman and an Indonesian princess raise a daughter whose life story becomes the inspirati
Ages 10–14
Scientists in the Field
Chasing Cheetahs: The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cat
Sy Montgomery
For the nature-loving child who wants to help endangered animals, this book explores the real-life challenges and triump
Ages 10–14
My Naughty Little Puppy #1
A Home for Rascal
Holly Webb
For the child who has been wishing for a puppy and needs to learn about the responsibility and patience required to brin
Ages 6–9
Tom Swift #28
Tom Swift and His War Tank
Victor Appleton
For the child who loves to tinker and build, this vintage adventure explores how big ideas and persistence can help solv
Ages 10–14
Scientists in the Field
Gorilla Doctors: Saving Endangered Great Apes
Pamela S. Turner
For the child captivated by wildlife and heroes in lab coats, this book explores the high-stakes world of veterinarians
Ages 10–14
