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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+
Interrupted Journey: Saving Endangered Sea Turtles
Kathryn Lasky
Witness the incredible efforts of conservationists as they race to save the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle and help
Ages 7–12
Usborne True Stories
Polar Adventures
Paul Dowswell
For the curious explorer who wonders how far human grit can go. These gripping true accounts show how real people surviv
Ages 8–12
The Fire-Eaters
David Almond
Amidst the tension of the Cuban Missile Crisis and family struggles, young Bobby Burns searches for reasons to rejoice i
Ages 10–14
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970 books
Gray Fox
Jonathan London
A young boy witnesses the end of a wild fox's journey and finds comfort in the quiet, healing cycles of the natural worl
Ages 4–8
History Comics
Ellis Island: Immigration and the American Dream
Felipe Galindo Feggo
For the student curious about their family roots or the history of new beginnings, this graphic novel explores the hopes
Ages 10–15
Our Library
Eve Bunting
When their favorite place to borrow books is threatened, a determined raccoon and his animal friends team up to save the
Ages 4–8
Finding Alfie
Michael Morpurgo
For the child curious about their family tree or struggling to understand the quiet weight of history, this story helps
Ages 7–10
Bread and Roses, Too
Katherine Paterson
Jake and Rosa find an unexpected bond as they witness the intense struggle for workers' rights during the famous 1912 mi
Ages 10–14
Dark Metropolis #2
Glittering Shadows
Jaclyn Dolamore
Revolutionary war spills into the streets of Urobrun as four friends navigate a city in chaos and fight to save the worl
Ages 13–18
Too Far Away to Touch
Lesléa Newman
For children processing the impending loss of a family member, this gentle story uses the stars to explain how love rema
Ages 5–9
What Could I Be?
What Could Carolyn Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play dress-up and wonder about the future, this rhyming tale explores the many exciting roles
Ages 3–7
The Children's Book of the Future
Lavie Tidhar
For the curious child who wonders what life will look like in 50 years. This visual guide uses science and imagination t
Ages 7–11
What You Never Knew About
Stephen Curry
Nafeesah Allen
For the young athlete who feels overlooked or undersized, this biography of Stephen Curry shows how persistence and prac
Ages 7–10
What Could I Be?
What Could Valentina Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend, this encouraging book helps little ones imagine themselves in different excitin
Ages 3–7
Ghost Girl A Blue Ridge Mountain Story
Delia Ray
A new school near her Virginia home brings a glimmer of hope to eleven-year-old April as she struggles against poverty a
Ages 8–12
The Boat of Many Rooms: The Story of Noah in Verse
J. Patrick Lewis
Two by two, every kind of animal finds safety aboard a great wooden ark in this rhythmic, verse-filled retelling of a le
Ages 4–8
How Many Days to America? A Thanksgiving Story
Eve Bunting
A family flees the danger of war in their homeland, huddled on a crowded boat as they count the days until they find saf
Ages 4–9
Picture Book Biographies
A Picture Book of Helen Keller
David A. Adler
Determined to connect with the world around her, Helen Keller finds ways to communicate and learn despite being unable t
Ages 5–9
The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland's Good Fortune
P.J. Lynch
For the child curious about history and real-life survival, this stunningly illustrated true story explores resilience a
Ages 7–12
The Noah's Ark Trilogy #3
The Bright and Morning Star
Rosemary Harris
A former slave and his wife journey across ancient Egypt to find a cure for their son, only to be swept up in a dangerou
Ages 10–14
Usborne True Stories
Tales of Real Heroism
Paul Dowswell
For the child who loves tales of adventure and needs to see that real-life courage often means persevering through the m
Ages 9–14
Let's Look at Countries #2
Let's Look at Syria
Nikki Bruno Clapper
For the child curious about global neighbors or families from different backgrounds. This book explores Syria's rich cul
Ages 7–10
Spring Is Like the Morning
M. Jean Craig
For the child who notices the first green shoots or the melting snow, this lyrical guide explains how nature awakens aft
Ages 5–8
Flying Over Water
Shannon Hitchcock, N. H. Senzai
For the child grappling with news of global conflict or witnessing unfairness, this dual perspective story builds a brid
Ages 8–12
