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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,252 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs669 books

4–7 yrs2382 books

8–11 yrs1944 books

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Cover of Bigfoot, You Are Lovable

Bigfoot, You Are Lovable

Kelly Oriard, Callie Christensen

For the child who needs a gentle reminder that they are worthy of affection regardless of their mistakes or big feelings

Cover of Soul Looks Back in Wonder

Soul Looks Back in Wonder

Phyllis F. Touchette

For the child exploring their place in the world, this stunning collection uses poetry and art to celebrate the beauty,

Cover of The First World War

Usborne Young Reading: Series Three

The First World War

One assassination in 1914 changed the world forever. Follow the history of the Great War and the people who lived and di

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12–18 yrs

970 books

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Let's Find Out! Weather #1

What Are Droughts?

Mari Schuh

When the rain stops and the land turns dry, rivers vanish and crops fail; learn why droughts happen and how to save ever

Ages 4–7

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The Adventures of Cefa the Cat #1

Cefa Finds a Home

For the child who needs reassurance about their place in the world, this story explores the journey from feeling lost to

Cover of The Adventures of a Vintage Car

The Adventures of a Vintage Car

For the child who loves knowing how things work and feels a deep bond with their favorite toys, this classic tale celebr

Cover of Dolly Parton

Little People, Big Dreams #32

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

For the child who loves to sing and dream big, this story follows a young girl from a mountain cabin to the world stage,

Cover of Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses

Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses

For the teen navigating a life-altering medical diagnosis who needs to know that their worth isn't defined by their prod

Cover of Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan

Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan

Jeanette Winter

For children processing world events or unfairness, this quiet story shows how knowledge and courage can light the way t

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Kipling's Choice

Geert Spillebeen

Lying on a French battlefield, eighteen-year-old John Kipling reflects on his childhood and the pressures of being the s

Cover of Oil Spills

Christine A. Caputo

Large-scale environmental accidents impact more than just the water; learn how these leaks affect animals, people, and t

Cover of Connor Wants His Old House Back

Connor Wants His Old House Back

For the child struggling to settle into a new environment, this gentle story addresses the longing for a previous home a

Cover of Kalyna

For the child feeling out of place or facing a big move, this story follows a young girl's journey to preserve her herit

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Reclaim the Stars

Zoraida Córdova

For teens exploring where they fit in the world, this vibrant collection uses magic and space travel to celebrate the ri

Cover of An Owl at Sea

Susan Vande Griek

A weary owl finds an unexpected sanctuary on an oil rig after becoming lost over the vast, open ocean.

Cover of Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai

Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai

Claire A. Nivola

For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small. See how one woman's simple act of planting seeds transf

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Surviving the Angel of Death

Eva Mozes Kor, Lisa Rojany Buccieri

Twin sisters endure horrific medical experiments at the hands of the Nazis in this harrowing memoir of survival and the

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River of Time #1

Lisa Tawn Bergren

For the teenager seeking their own strength and voice, this adventure follows a girl finding courage and faith while nav

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The Artania Chronicles #2

The Kidnapped Smile

Laurie Woodward

For the child who thrives on self-expression and needs a reminder that their creative spark can overcome even the greyes

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I Can't Believe They're Gone

For the child grappling with the loss of a loved one, this forest-themed story uses gentle bear characters to explain th

Cover of The Everything Seed

The Everything Seed

Carole Martignacco

Luminous batik illustrations bring to life a creation myth where the entire developing universe begins from a single, wo

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The Button Boat

Glendon Swarthout, Kathryn Swarthout

For the child who needs to see the strength in siblings standing together against a world that feels unfair and difficul

Cover of Hey! Get Off Our Train

Hey! Get Off Our Train

John Burningham

For the child curious about the natural world, this bedtime journey transforms a toy train into a rescue mission for ani

Cover of Clap for Kids: Thank you to all the super hero kids of Covid-19.

Clap for Kids: Thank you to all the super hero kids of Covid-19.

For the child who stayed home to keep others safe. This rhyming tribute celebrates the resilience and 'superhero' streng