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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,540 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs686 books

4–7 yrs2476 books

8–11 yrs2036 books

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All Aboard the Schooltrain

Eight-year-old Jenny leaves 1930s Louisiana on a train, trying to make sense of the unfair rules and trouble caused by a

Cover of Spirit Wolf

Wolves of the Beyond #5

Volcanoes erupt and earthquakes shatter the land, forcing Faolan and his pack to flee across the Beyond in search of a l

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LEGO Heroes: LEGO Builders Changing Our World—One Brick at a Time

Graham E. Hancock

For the child who loves to build and wants to change the world. Discover how real people use LEGO bricks to solve global

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12–18 yrs

1031 books

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Ecosystem Expeditions #1

Life in the Amazon Rainforest

Ginjer L. Clarke

For the curious explorer eager to discover the layers of the world's largest rainforest and learn how to protect its inc

Ages 6–9

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Sam the Stubborn Seed

For the child who resists new experiences or feels anxious about leaving their comfort zone. A gentle rhyme about findin

Cover of Three Squeezes

For the parent looking to express an unbreakable bond, this lyrical story follows a father and son through a lifetime of

Cover of The Battle of D-Day, 1944

I Survived Graphic Novels #7

The Battle of D-Day, 1944

For the child who thrives on high stakes and action, this graphic novel brings the courage and intensity of the D-Day la

Cover of Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior

Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior

Carole Lindstrom

For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small, this lyrical biography shows how one girl's voice can p

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This Is a Story

For the child who wonders what secrets are hidden within a library's walls or needs inspiration to find their own unique

Cover of Dare to Dream: Coretta Scott King and the Civil Rights Movement

Rainbow Biography

Dare to Dream: Coretta Scott King and the Civil Rights Movement

Angela Shelf Medearis

For the child curious about the people who changed the world, this biography explores Coretta Scott King's strength and

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Red Moon at Sharpsburg

As the Civil War rages around her, India Moody studies science with a neighbor and finds the courage to survive the terr

Cover of In Darkness

Trapped under the debris of a Haitian earthquake, fifteen-year-old Shorty experiences powerful visions of his life and t

Cover of So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom

So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom

Gary D. Schmidt

Born into the hardships of slavery, Sojourner Truth used her powerful voice and unshakable spirit to walk a long, brave

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The Books of Ember #1

The City of Ember

The great lamps lighting an underground refuge are starting to flicker, leaving two friends in a race to decode an ancie

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The Three Rancheros #1

Raymie Nightingale

For the child grappling with a parent's sudden departure or a sense of loneliness, this story follows Raymie as she find

Cover of Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World

Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World

Frederick Joseph, Porsche Joseph

For the teenager overwhelmed by the world's problems, this essential handbook transforms anxiety into action through his

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The Mozart Question

Michael Morpurgo

A journalist in Venice is warned never to ask a world-famous violinist about Mozart, but the musician is finally ready t

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What Could I Be?

What Could Briana Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and is starting to ask about what grown-ups do all day. An inspiring look at dif

Cover of Rainy Day

For the child who feels overwhelmed by a 'cloud' of worry. This gentle board book offers a simple metaphor to help presc

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Let Liberty Rise! How America's Schoolchildren Helped Save the Statue of Liberty

For the child who wonders if one person (or one penny) can truly make a difference in the world.

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My Old Pal, Oscar

For the child who is grieving the loss of a pet and isn't quite ready to open their heart to a new animal friend just ye

Cover of Positively Teen A Practical Guide to a More Positive, More Confident You

Positively Teen A Practical Guide to a More Positive, More Confident You

For the pre-teen or teen feeling overwhelmed by the changes of adolescence. This guide provides science-backed tools to

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Castle in the Stars #1

The Space Race of 1869

For the child who loves to wonder what lies beyond the clouds and seeks a grand adventure rooted in the deep bond betwee

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Jack and the Baked Beanstalk

When his family cafe fails, Jack trades his last pennies for a magic can of baked beans that leads him to a giant who is