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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+
All Aboard Reading
Slugger Season: McGwire and Sosa
Laura Driscoll
The summer of 1998 comes alive through the historic home run race between baseball legends Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.
Ages 7–9
Bimmi Finds a Cat
Elisabeth Jane Stewart
Bimmi is heartbroken after losing his beloved cat, but a chance encounter with a stray on Galveston Island helps his hea
Ages 6–9
Shanghai Passage
Greg Patent
Greg Patent shares a personal account of his early years growing up in Shanghai during the turbulent years of World War
Ages 10–14
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Zia Erases the World
Bree Barton
For the child grappling with the 'Shady Place' of depression and wishing they could simply delete their difficult feelin
Ages 8–12
One Today
Richard Blanco
A lyrical, sweeping poem follows the sun across America, connecting the lives and spirits of people from one coast to th
Ages 4–10
Nacho And Lolita
Pam Muñoz Ryan
A rare bird sacrifices his own bright feathers to turn a barren landscape into a lush haven for the swallow he loves to
Ages 4–8
Women of Our Time
Helen Keller: A Light for the Blind
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Follow the adventurous life of Helen Keller as she perseveres through challenges to advocate for and lead the way for ot
Ages 7–11
Usborne Young Reading
The Story of Hanukkah
Susanna Davidson
For the child curious about the origins of the Festival of Lights: this simple history explains how a small group stood
Ages 5–8
The Million Dollar Series #3
The Million Dollar Putt
Dan Gutman
Bogie has one chance to win a million dollars in a high-stakes Hawaii tournament, proving that being blind doesn't stop
Ages 8–12
Mr. Cat, Why Don’t You Come Home?
Shantel McDaniel
For the child grappling with the disappearance of a beloved pet, this gentle story in verse offers a safe space to proce
Ages 3–8
We Wait for the Sun
Dovey Johnson Roundtree, Katie McCabe
For the child who thrives on special rituals with a grandparent. This quiet story captures the magic of a pre-dawn walk
Ages 4–8
Conserving Our World
Protecting Wildlife
Felicity Brooks
For the child who asks how they can help the planet. This hands-on guide explains the threats to biodiversity through en
Ages 8–12
Tallahassee Higgins
Mary Downing Hahn
Moved from her mother's nomadic life to a quiet suburban home, Tallahassee Higgins must decide what kind of future she a
Ages 9–12
What a Wonderful World
George David Weiss, Bob Thiele
A group of children stages a joyful puppet show to the rhythm of Louis Armstrong's famous lyrics, celebrating the bright
Ages 4–8
Graphic Library: Biographies
Pope Francis
Emanuel Castro
For the young reader curious about how a child from Argentina became a global leader, this graphic biography highlights
Ages 8–14
One Day at a Time A Story about Healing from Divorce
Rachel Ip
For the child navigating the big changes of divorce, this gentle story uses the metaphor of a physical wound to show how
Ages 4–8
Medical School for Kids
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Kids
Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Michelle Palvolgyi
For the child curious about how the body heals or preparing for physical therapy, this guide makes the world of rehabili
Ages 5–10
Deadly Diseases
Cholera: How the Blue Death Changed History
Mark K. Lewis
For the curious middle-grader fascinated by medical mysteries and how tiny germs changed the world. This graphic history
Ages 8–12
The Canada Geese Quilt
Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
For the child feeling overwhelmed by family changes, this gentle story navigates the mixed emotions of a new sibling and
Ages 8–12
Peacebound Trains
Haemi Balgassi
Sumi listens to her grandmother's harrowing escape from Seoul during the Korean War as she waits for her own mother to r
Ages 7–10
The Afterlife
Gary Soto
Life ends abruptly for a high school senior in a Fresno club, but his journey continues as a ghost navigating the world
Ages 12–18
Summer Endings
Sollace Hotze
Twelve-year-old Christine waits anxiously in 1945 Chicago for news of the activist father she and her family left behind
Ages 9–13
Apollo 8: The Mission That Changed Everything
Martin W. Sandler
In the heat of the Cold War, the United States faces a desperate race against the USSR to conquer the new frontier of sp
Ages 10–14
Disease Detectives
Covid-19
Beth Bence Reinke
For the child curious about the pandemic and how to stay safe, this clear guide explains the virus and the science behin
Ages 6–9
