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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+
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
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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
Rumer Godden's Dolls
The Story of Holly and Ivy
Rumer Godden
An orphaned girl and a lonely Christmas doll share a deep longing for love and a home in this classic story of heart-led
Ages 5–10
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
How I Made It to Eighteen: A Mostly True Story
Tracy White
For the teenager navigating the heavy realities of depression and eating disorders, this raw memoir offers a companion t
Ages 14–18
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
Sun Bread
Elisa Kleven
For the child feeling the winter blues or stuck indoors on a gloomy day, this story shows how creativity and a warm trea
Ages 3–7
Calico Captive
Elizabeth George Speare
Miriam Willard is swept from her New Hampshire home into a grueling wilderness trek toward Montreal during the height of
Ages 10–14
The Dog, Ray
Linda Coggin
Daisy is shocked to wake up as a dog named Ray, but she is determined to use her new paws and old memories to find her w
Ages 9–13
Sami and the Time of the Troubles
Florence Parry Heide, Judith Heide Gilliland
For children processing the concept of war or seeking to understand the resilience of families living through conflict i
Ages 6–10
I Wonder If I'll See a Whale
Frances Ward Weller
For the child who loves the ocean and is learning that the best things in nature are worth the wait.
Ages 4–8
The Gift of Freedom How Harriet Tubman Rescued Her Brothers
Glennette Tilley Turner
For the child learning how one person's bravery can change a family's future. This moving history shows how Harriet Tubm
Ages 6–10
