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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+
Who Was?
Who Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?
James Buckley Jr., Who HQ
For the child who loves action movies or wrestling and needs to see how hard work and bouncing back from failure can lea
Ages 8–12
Abigale the Happy Whale
Peter Farrelly
Abigale the whale dreams up a clever plan to stop people from polluting her ocean home.
Ages 4–8
Snapshots in History
The National Grape Boycott: A Victory for Farmworkers
Barbara J. Davis
For the child noticing systemic unfairness or questioning how a small group of people can change the world for the bette
Ages 9–13
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970 books
World Team
Tim Vyner
From the dusty fields of Kenya to the stadium lights of Germany, children all across the globe share one singular, high-
Ages 4–8
Internment
Samira Ahmed
Forced into a terrifying internment camp in a futuristic America, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin must find the courage to
Ages 14–18
Circus Mirandus #1
Circus Mirandus
Cassie Beasley
For the child navigating the heavy reality of a loved one's illness while clinging to the hope that magic and miracles m
Ages 8–12
Build a House
Rhiannon Giddens
For the child learning about the strength and beauty of heritage. This moving story celebrates how music and community p
Ages 7–10
The Children's Picture Bible
The Miracles of Jesus
Lloyd
For the child curious about ancient stories of faith and wonder. This gentle introduction uses simple language to recoun
Ages 5–9
The Taxi Navigator
Richard Mosher
With his parents growing further apart, a young boy seeks comfort in his uncle’s taxi. He finds a new kind of family amo
Ages 8–12
Singin' Somebody Else's Song
Mary Blount Christian
Gideon arrives in Nashville to chase a country music dream, carrying the heavy memory of a best friend and the guilt tha
Ages 12–18
Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog Guide #3
South Africa
Anita Ganeri
For the curious student preparing a school report or a young traveler eager to explore South Africa's vibrant landscapes
Ages 8–12
Fighting to Survive
Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions
Michael Burgan
For the child fascinated by extreme challenges, these gripping true accounts of polar explorers show what it takes to su
Ages 8–12
Christmas In The Big House, Christmas In The Quarters
Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack
Step back to 1859 to see two very different holiday worlds. This history explores the music, food, and traditions held i
Ages 8–12
The Night Knights
Gideon Sterer
The bumps and scratches in the dark are no match for the secret guardians of the hall. While the world sleeps, the Night
Ages 4–8
The Bookshop on the Quay
Patricia Lynch
For the child searching for where they belong, this classic tale follows an orphan's journey through Dublin's winding st
Ages 8–12
Are You Listening?
Tillie Walden
Two strangers on a road trip through West Texas find themselves in a landscape where the lines between reality and memor
Ages 14–18
The Ghost Dance
Alice McLerran
Lyrical verse tells the story of a sacred dance meant to bring back a world of abundance for the People.
Ages 6–10
Aftershocks
Marisa Reichardt
For the teen facing overwhelming circumstances who needs to see how hope and human connection can shine through even the
Ages 14–18
Waiting for the Magic
Patricia MacLachlan
Separation feels a little easier when four dogs and a cat join the family to help fill the quiet house with life and mag
Ages 7–10
Mandy Slayton #1
Five Summers
JoAnn Bren Guernsey
Follow Mandy through the transformative summers where she faces the trials of first love and the heavy realities of fami
Ages 12–17
What Could I Be?
What Could Ella Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about the future. Explore a world of careers through whimsical rhyme
Ages 2–6
Animals in Danger #3
Animals in Danger in Africa
Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury
For the young animal lover concerned about the environment, this guide explores the real threats facing African wildlife
Ages 8–12
The Day the Stones Walked
T. A. Barron
Pico scoffs at the legends of stone statues coming to life until a massive wave threatens his village, forcing him to lo
Ages 5–9
The Dam Keeper #3
Return from the Shadows
Robert Kondo, Dice Tsutsumi
For the child grappling with the weight of responsibility or searching for hope when the world feels dark and overwhelmi
Ages 8–12
