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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,252 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs669 books

4–7 yrs2382 books

8–11 yrs1944 books

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The Eleventh Trade

Alyssa Hollingsworth

After his grandfather’s instrument is stolen, Sami begins a series of clever trades to reclaim his family’s heritage and

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Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey

A 1931 fireboat saved from the scrap heap proves its worth when it is called back into action during the events of Septe

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True Stories of Disaster #1

Swept Away: The Story of the 2011 Japanese Tsunami

Rebecca Rissman

For the curious child who wants to understand the power of nature through real-life accounts of bravery and survival dur

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12–18 yrs

970 books

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Sandcastles Are Forever

Ellie Peterson

For the child facing the bittersweet goodbye of a best friend moving away, this story uses the tide and sandcastles to s

Ages 4–8

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After a childhood of neglect and foster homes, Janie clings to her dream of becoming a famous singer to survive her feel

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Holocaust Through Primary Sources

Stephanie Fitzgerald

For the child asking difficult questions about history or injustice, this book provides a sensitive yet factual guide to

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Usborne Young Reading

Mary Sebag-Montefiore

For the child curious about history's mysteries, this accessible classic introduces themes of patience and fairness thro

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What Were the Twin Towers?

For the child asking big questions about 9/11 and the New York City skyline, this book provides a gentle but honest hist

Cover of The North Star

Peter H. Reynolds

A young traveler steps off the crowded path to stop following others and finally trust the inner compass that points tow

Cover of In Search of Safety: Voices of Refugees

In Search of Safety: Voices of Refugees

For the teenager seeking to understand global crises through the lens of human resilience and the personal reality of se

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Father and Son: A Nativity Story

Geraldine McCaughrean

For the parent or child marveling at a new baby, this lyrical story explores a father's tender feelings of wonder and in

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The Little Engine That Could Helps Out

For the child who needs a boost of confidence and a reminder that being helpful and persistent can make a big difference

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Is There Anybody Out There?

For the child who constantly looks at the stars and asks 'Are we alone?' This investigative guide uses science to explor

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The Winter Bird

For a child facing an unexpected change or physical setback, this lyrical story offers comfort through the beauty of the

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Walt's Imagination

Doreen Rappaport

For the child who loves to draw or dream of big ideas, this biography shows how one boy's sketches grew into a world of

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The Golden City: Jerusalem's 3,000 Years

For children beginning to ask about the origins of different cultures and religions, this luminous journey explores the

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Matthew Cordell

For parents navigating the emotional journey of waiting for a child: this tender story honors the longing, the setbacks,

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The Secret Hum of a Daisy

Following a mysterious treasure hunt left behind after her mother's death, twelve-year-old Grace seeks a sense of home w

Cover of Bird in a Box

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For children navigating the heavy weight of loss or finding their way in a new place without family, this story offers a

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Kitten Finds a Home

For the child who needs reassurance that they are safe and belong. A tender look at a stray kitten's journey from being

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Red Flower Goes West

A bright red geranium travels across the plains in a wagon. Follow one family's journey west as they nurture a small pie

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Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Four friends sit at a Woolworth's lunch counter and order coffee, sparking a peaceful movement for equality that changed

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Badger on the Barge and Other Stories

Five stories set in northern England capture the unexpected bonds and quiet understandings shared between teenagers and

Cover of Hurdles in the Dark My Story of Survival, Resilience, and Triumph

Hurdles in the Dark My Story of Survival, Resilience, and Triumph

Elvira K. Gonzalez

For the teenager or survivor needing to know they are not alone after facing systemic abuse, gaslighting, or the 'troubl