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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+
PeaceJam
PeaceJam: A Billion Simple Acts of Peace
Ivan Suvanjieff, Dawn Gifford Engle
World leaders and Nobel Laureates join forces with teenagers to tackle global crises, proving that simple acts can lead
Ages 12–18
The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story
Dezh Azaad
For the family finding comfort in their roots while far from home, this lyrical story explores how a simple carpet can h
Ages 4–8
The Poem Forest
Carrie Fountain
For the child who dreams of making the world a greener place, this lyrical biography shows how one person's dedication c
Ages 6–10
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Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China
Ai-Ling Louie
Long before European versions existed, this ancient Chinese tale told of a girl named Yeh-Shen and her magical journey t
Ages 5–10
Wildlife Crossings
Catherine Barr
For the nature lover concerned about the environment, this book explores how clever engineering helps wild animals safel
Ages 7–10
The Earth Shook: A Persian Tale
Donna Jo Napoli
For the child grappling with the aftermath of a frightening event or community loss, this lyrical tale offers a path fro
Ages 4–9
Who Was?
Who Was Ronald Reagan?
Joyce Milton
For the curious student interested in how a small town boy became a movie star and then the President, this biography ex
Ages 8–12
Over the Shop
JonArno Lawson
For the child learning how kindness and hard work can turn a lonely house into a home. A beautiful look at how we build
Ages 3–8
Julia's House #3
Julia's House Goes Home
Ben Hatke
For the child who feels lost when their routine is disrupted, this whimsical journey explores what it truly means to fin
Ages 4–8
Our Song
Jordanna Fraiberg
Waking up with missing memories after a car crash, Olive seeks answers in a support group and finds a connection with Ni
Ages 13–18
Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science
Bill Nye, Gregory Mone
For the curious middle grader who asks 'how?' and 'why?' about everything from atoms to galaxies. This high energy guide
Ages 8–12
Beatrice's Goat
Page McBrier
Beatrice dreams of going to school in her Ugandan village, a wish that finally comes true after her family receives a sp
Ages 4–9
Caring for Our Planet #1
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Vita Jiménez
For the young explorer eager to help the planet, this book introduces the practical steps of conservation through clear
Ages 4–8
Red and Green and Blue and White
Lee Wind
For children processing why some people are unkind to those who are different, this moving story shows how a neighborhoo
Ages 4–8
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Jazz Age Josephine
Jonah Winter
Racial barriers cannot stop the irrepressible style of Josephine Baker as she rises from a difficult youth to become an
Ages 4–8
Greening the City Streets The Story of Community Gardens
Barbara A. Huff
See how city neighbors transform concrete into color in this photo essay about the urban gardening movement and the shar
Ages 8–12
Who Is Allah? A Beautiful Story Poem
Islam Equals Peace Publishing Press
For parents seeking a gentle way to introduce the concept of the Divine, this rhyming book uses the wonders of the natur
Ages 3–7
The Monarch
Kirsten Hall
For the child who marvels at the tiny creatures in their garden and wonders how something so small can travel so far acr
Ages 4–8
Rainbow Boys #3
Rainbow Road
Alex Sanchez
Three young men embark on a summer cross-country road trip after graduation, meeting new people and defining their own p
Ages 14–18
Who HQ
Who Was Alex Trebek?
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
For children who are naturally curious and love trivia, this biography shows how one man turned his passion for learning
Ages 8–12
A Pup Just for Me A Boy Just for Me
Dorothea P. Seeber
A boy longs for a puppy despite being offered every other pet imaginable, while the flip side of the book reveals the ex
Ages 4–8
You Choose: Interactive History Adventures #2
The California Gold Rush
Elizabeth Raum
Choose your own path through the nineteenth-century gold rush to see how miners traveled, searched for fortune, and shap
Ages 8–12
Fallen World #2
The Lives We Lost
Megan Crewe
For the teen processing the weight of global crises, this gripping survival story explores how to hold onto hope and hum
Ages 12–18
From Many Peoples
Adeline's Dream
Linda Aksomitis
For the child struggling to adapt to a new home while holding onto their personal passions. A young girl navigates the h
Ages 8–12
