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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+
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
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970 books
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
You Choose: Interactive History Adventures
Can You Survive a Civil War Escape?
Jessica Gunderson
For the curious learner who enjoys being in the driver's seat, this interactive adventure explores the life-or-death cho
Ages 8–12
Dear Mothman
Robin Gow
After losing his best friend, Noah writes letters to a mysterious forest cryptid to find a place where he truly belongs.
Ages 10–14
The Ballad of the Harp Weaver
Edna St. Vincent Millay
For when a child needs to understand the selfless, magical depth of a mother's love even in the face of hardship and los
Ages 6–10
Side Effects
Amy Goldman Koss
Isabelle is facing a lymphoma diagnosis at fifteen, but she tackles the grueling road to recovery with humor, spirit, an
Ages 12–16
Children and the AIDS Virus: A Book for Children, Parents, and Teachers
Rosmarie Hausherr
For children who have questions about HIV or are worried about germs, this gentle photo-essay explains how the immune sy
Ages 5–10
Luke Goes to Bat
Rachel Isadora
Luke struggles on the baseball diamond, but with a little help from his grandmother and hero Jackie Robinson, he finds t
Ages 4–8
What Could I Be?
What Could Lilibet Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the curious preschooler who loves to play dress-up and wonder about the future. A rhyming journey through diverse ca
Ages 2–5
King of the Cloud Forests
Michael Morpurgo
Ashley flees to the mountains of Tibet only to be worshiped as a god by a mysterious tribe. He must find the courage to
Ages 9–12
Gus and Glory
Sarah Guillory
For the child navigating the heavy quiet of loss and seeking a path toward healing through the companionship of a four-l
Ages 8–12
Where Can the Animals Go?
Ronald Wegen
African wildlife faces a shrinking world as hunters and new settlements cut off access to vital water and grass in this
Ages 5–9
Who Was?
Who Is Pope Francis?
Stephanie Spinner
For the child curious about leadership and kindness, this biography explores how a boy from Argentina became a global sy
Ages 8–12
Million-Dollar Throw
Mike Lupica
Nate Brodie faces a million-dollar pass at halftime, but the real weight is his family’s empty pockets and his best frie
Ages 10–14
Little Bill #11
The Day I Saw My Father Cry
Bill Cosby
Little Bill learns that even in the sadness of losing a family friend, a simple holiday message can bring people togethe
Ages 5–8
Sunny
Celia Krampien
For the child who feels like they are having a run of bad luck or needs a little help finding the bright side of a gloom
Ages 4–8
The Bald Eagle Returns
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Bald eagles were once nearly gone, but now they are thriving across America; learn how these national symbols raise thei
Ages 8–12
Tell Them We Remember: The Story of the Holocaust
Susan D. Bachrach
For parents seeking a factual and sensitive way to introduce the history of the Holocaust through the real-life stories
Ages 10–14
The Invisible String
The Invisible String
Patrice Karst
For children struggling with separation anxiety, the loss of a loved one, or simply missing someone, this book provides
Ages 3–8
