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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,252 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1944 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Where I'd Like To Be
Frances O'Roark Dowell
Maddie keeps a book of dream houses while moving through foster homes, but a new friend with wild stories might finally
Ages 8–12
How to Money: Your Ultimate Visual Guide to the Basics of Finance
Jean Chatzky, Kathryn Tuggle
For the teen ready to take charge of her future. This visual guide breaks down the intimidating world of money into clea
Ages 12–18
From Me to You
Anthony France
Rat is stuck at home feeling blue until a mysterious piece of mail arrives, encouraging him to step outside and reconnec
Ages 3–7
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970 books
What Could I Be?
What Could Kayla Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play dress-up and asks 'What will I be when I grow up?', this rhyming tale explores the excit
Ages 3–7
On Angel Wings
Michael Morpurgo
A quiet shepherd boy experiences a night of pure wonder when he is whisked away on a secret, magical flight to see a mir
Ages 5–9
The Fountains of Silence
Ruta Sepetys
For the teen uncovering the weight of family secrets or seeking to understand how silence can shape a nation's history l
Ages 14–18
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story
Charlie Mackesy
For the child who feels small in a big world or needs a reminder that being kind to yourself is the greatest form of cou
Alahu Akbar verses from the holy quran - Picture book
Glitchy Monkey
For the family looking to nurture a child's spiritual growth through daily reflection. This gentle introduction brings t
Ages 3–10
Out of the Blue
Sophie Cameron
For the teen processing a significant loss, this story weaves together otherworldly wonder and the raw reality of grief
Ages 14–18
Appelemando's Dreams
Patricia Polacco
Appelemando’s colorful dreams are just a distraction to the villagers until his imagination begins to physically transfo
Ages 4–8
Sisters of Gold and Silver #2
A Snowfall of Silver
Laura Wood
For the teen dreaming of a bigger life who needs to know that finding your place and falling in love often happens in th
Ages 12–18
Pocket Bios #9
Anne Frank
Al Berenger
For the child asking their first questions about history and courage. This gentle biography introduces Anne Frank's lega
Ages 6–9
A Blizzard Year
Gretel Ehrlich
Thirteen-year-old Timmy records a year of struggle on her family's Wyoming ranch as they fight financial ruin amidst the
Ages 8–12
If Animals Disappeared #5
If Tigers Disappeared
Lily Williams
For the curious child asking about the natural world, this gentle guide explains how every living thing is connected and
Ages 4–8
Come All You Brave Soldiers: Blacks in the Revolutionary War
Clinton Cox
Thousands of Black men fought for American independence while facing their own struggles for liberty in this vital histo
Ages 10–14
Snap Books: Take Action
Social Justice: How You Can Make a Difference
Lynn Bogen Sanders
Learn the most powerful ways young people can stand up for what is right and become active leaders in their own communit
Ages 8–12
The Minstrel and the Dragon Pup
Rosemary Sutcliff
When a traveling minstrel's beloved dragon pup is kidnapped by a cruel showman, his music loses its magic until he can b
Ages 7–10
Big Words #18
Beacon of Hope
Doreen Rappaport
For the child who wonders how big dreams and powerful words can change the world, this biography illustrates the path fr
Ages 6–10
Nature Storybooks
Emperor of the Ice
Nicola Davies
For the curious child asking about the natural world, this beautifully told story explores the resilience of penguins an
Ages 6–9
Putin Vs. Zelensky: The Russo-Ukrainian War Why It's Happening and How It All Got Started
Ben Thompson
For the middle-grade reader asking why the world is in the news. This narrative guide breaks down the complex history an
Ages 10–14
No Animals, No Plants
Mary Atkinson
For the curious student learning how living things depend on one another and why some species are disappearing from our
Ages 8–11
Rain Before Rainbows
Smriti Prasadam-Halls
For children navigating difficult transitions or emotional storms. This lyrical journey uses nature as a metaphor to sho
Ages 3–8
Pop-up Nature and City #2
Wake Up, Sloth!
Anouck Boisrobert, Louis Rigaud
For the child curious about the natural world: this interactive pop-up journey highlights the fragile beauty of our fore
Ages 3–8
How to Be a (Young) Antiracist
Ibram X. Kendi, Nic Stone
For the teenager asking big questions about fairness and identity, this guide provides the language and history to help
Ages 12–18
