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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
I Remember Miss Perry
Pat Brisson
For the classroom or family navigating the sudden loss of a teacher, this gentle story provides a path for children to p
Ages 5–9
Waiting for Sarah
Bruce McBay, James Heneghan
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of isolation and physical loss after a life-altering tragedy. A haunting st
Ages 12–17
The Clever Dreidel's Chanukah Wishes
Sarah Mazor
For children curious about the traditions of the Festival of Lights, this rhyming tale follows a dreidel as it shares th
Ages 3–8
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970 books
Little Golden Book Biography
Harry Belafonte
Lavaille Lavette
For the child discovering that music can change the world: an inspiring look at how one man used his voice to sing songs
Ages 2–5
Untamed: The Wild Life of Jane Goodall
Anita Silvey
Vivid photographs capture Jane Goodall's groundbreaking life and her famous work among the chimpanzees.
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Bentley Hippo #1
Inspiring Children to Never Give Up
Argyro Graphy
For the child facing a tough new challenge or feeling discouraged. This gentle story of an olive tree's grit helps littl
Ages 3–8
Understanding Buddy
Marc Kornblatt
Fifth-grader Sam reaches out with empathy to help his classmate Buddy cope with a new school and the heartbreaking loss
Ages 8–12
The Things She's Seen
Ambelin Kwaymullina, Ezekiel Kwaymullina
Fifteen-year-old Beth is a ghost, but she still has work to do as she helps her grieving father solve a mysterious fire
Ages 14–18
Great Bear Rainforest
Ian McAllister
Vivid photography captures the mist-shrouded beauty of a Canadian temperate rainforest and the vital efforts of a film c
Ages 8–12
Manny Pacquiao The Pac-Man: Life of a World Champion Boxer
Bernadette Giacomazzo
For the young sports fan who needs to see that greatness starts with hard work and determination, regardless of where yo
Ages 6–10
My Chemical Mountain
Corina Vacco
Jason and his friends refuse to stay silent as they witness their town being destroyed, leading them into a gritty confr
Ages 12–17
Invisible Enemies: Stories of Infectious Disease
Jeanette Farrell
Deadly outbreaks like the plague and smallpox have shaped the human race, leaving behind a trail of historical mysteries
Ages 12–18
The Apartment
Alexandra Litvina
One hundred years of Russian life unfold within the walls of a single Moscow home, revealing how a century of history ch
Ages 8–14
A Chanukah Noel
Sharon Jennings
Moving from Canada to a small French village is hard enough, but a young Jewish girl finds herself longing to join in th
Ages 6–9
Piggie Sue Finds a Friend
L.W. Lewis
For the little one feeling a bit lonely or unsure how to start a friendship, this sweet quest offers reassurance that th
Ages 3–6
Little Ducks Go
written and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully
Six little ducklings are swept down a street grate, sparking a community-wide effort to bring them safely back to their
Ages 3–6
The Great American Foot Race
Andrew Speno
Follow the grueling 3,400-mile journey from Los Angeles to New York as 199 runners attempt an impossible marathon across
Ages 8–12
Blue Rider
Geraldo Valério
Vibrant collage art brings a gray city to life as a young girl uses her imagination to break free from the everyday thro
Ages 4–8
The Kairos Files #1
The School for Invisible Boys
Shaun David Hutchinson
After a crushing rejection makes Hector wish he could disappear, he literally vanishes and finds he isn't the only stude
Ages 8–12
The War Within These Walls
Aline Sax
Misha enters the desperate world of the Jewish resistance, choosing to fight back against the Nazis as deportations begi
Ages 14–18
A Little Love
Virginia Hamilton
A Black teenager raised by her loving grandparents sets out on a journey to find the father she has never known.
Ages 13–17
A New Story Rises
For the child who needs to see that their own story matters. This collection of youth voices celebrates the power of sel
Ages 8–18
Scientists in the Field
The Big One: The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives
Elizabeth Rusch
Scientists use plate tectonics and modern engineering to predict tsunamis and earthquakes in this deep look at the shift
Ages 10–14
Hazelnut Days
Emmanuel Bourdier
Every Saturday visit to prison brings a rush of conflicting feelings as a boy and his mother balance their love for his
Ages 5–9
