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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+
My Little Golden Book About
My Little Golden Book About Jackie Robinson
Frank John Berrios III
For the young child discovering that hard work and courage can change the world: an inspiring introduction to a true spo
Ages 2–5
Little Golden Book Biography
Dr. Fauci
Suzanne Slade
For the child who asks 'why' about everything, this biography shows how childhood curiosity and helping at a family phar
Ages 4–8
Strollers
Lesley Beake
For the reader seeking to understand the lives of those on the margins. This story illuminates the resilience of childre
Ages 12–16
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1031 books
The Brooklyn Nine
Alan Gratz
Nine innings and nine generations of a single family tell the story of American history through a shared obsession with
Ages 10–14
In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers: The Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Days, Weeks, Months, and Years after the 9/11 Attacks
Don Brown
Personal accounts and detailed ink illustrations transform 9/11 from a date on a calendar into an understandable human s
Ages 12–18
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
Our Mom Has Cancer
Abigail Ackermann, Adrienne Ackermann
For children navigating the confusion and change following a parent's cancer diagnosis, this gentle guide offers clarity
Ages 5–12
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
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
Unknown
A gentle journey through grief provides a space for healing and hope after the death of a beloved grandmother.
Ages 3–7
Buried Sunlight
Molly Bang
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 Great American Dust Bowl
Don Brown
Thick clouds of dust swallow the plains in this gripping look at the science and history behind one of the most devastat
Ages 8–13
Brothers' War: Civil War Voices in Verse, The
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
