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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+
Over the Ocean
Taro Gomi
Gaze out at the blue horizon and imagine all the wonderful, unknown things that might be waiting on the other side of th
Ages 3–6
The Lonely Moose
John Segal
For the child who feels like an outsider or is waiting for a friend who understands them. A quiet story about how helpin
Ages 3–7
In Translation: What It Really Means #2
The Star-Spangled Banner
Elizabeth Raum
The dramatic story behind the lyrics of America's national anthem comes to life alongside a version written in easy-to-u
Ages 6–9
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970 books
Dream
Matthew Cordell
A gorilla family gazes at their new baby and imagines all the wonders, adventures, and possibilities the future holds fo
Ages 2–5
Up Close
Johnny Cash
Anne E. Neimark
For the reader grappling with the idea that heroes can be flawed. This biography explores the deep faith, addiction, and
Ages 10–15
A Day for Rememberin' Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day
Leah Henderson
For the child learning how we honor the past, this story reveals the powerful Black history behind the origins of Memori
Ages 4–8
The Girl from Earth's End
Tara Dairman
Henna leaves her solitary home on a quest for a rare miracle seed that could save her family. Detailed spot illustration
Ages 8–12
McDuff #1
McDuff Moves In
Rosemary Wells
A lonely little white dog wanders the streets looking for a friend until he finally finds a warm home and the perfect na
Ages 2–6
Coyote Frank #2
Two Cool Coyotes
Jillian Lund
For the child feeling the ache of a best friend moving away, this gentle story shows that while nobody can replace an ol
Ages 4–8
The Same Stuff as Stars
Katherine Paterson
Eleven-year-old Angel looks to the stars for wonder and perspective while struggling to care for her younger brother aft
Ages 10–14
Steamboat School
Deborah Hopkinson
James would rather be anywhere than his dark classroom, but he soon learns that a determined teacher can find an excitin
Ages 6–10
Klondike Fever: The Famous Gold Rush of 1898
Michael L. Cooper
Massive crowds rush to the Klondike in 1898, braving dangerous trails to find gold in a town that rose and fell in the b
Ages 9–13
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum #2
I Am Alexander Hamilton
Nancy Parent
For the child who needs to see how perseverance and a love for learning can turn a difficult beginning into a world-chan
Ages 7–9
VeggieTales: Values to Grow By
The Clumsiest Cowboy
Doug Peterson
For the child who feels like they can't do anything right. Junior Asparagus learns that being clumsy doesn't stop God fr
Ages 4–8
The Enemy #7
The End
Charlie Higson
London’s kids face their final stand as a massive battle erupts against Saint George’s army of sickos.
Ages 13–18
Max Axiom, Super Scientist
Journey to the Future of Transportation
Ailynn Collins
For the curious child who dreams of what tomorrow looks like, this graphic guide brings the high-tech engineering of fut
Ages 8–12
Carrimebac, the Town That Walked
David Barclay Moore
For the child exploring how communities stay strong against unfairness, this folk-inspired tale celebrates the magic of
Ages 6–10
Marching to Appomattox: The Footrace that Ended the Civil War
Ken Stark
For the young history buff ready to move beyond basic facts to understand the strategic tension and human drama of the C
Ages 8–12
The Tale of the Swamp Rat
Carter Crocker
An orphaned rat finds guidance from an ancient alligator while trying to survive in a drought-stricken swamp where other
Ages 8–12
Sunny Holiday #2
Sweet and Sunny
Coleen Murtagh Paratore
Optimistic third-grader Sunny is on a mission to spread joy and launch a national Kid's Day, even while navigating her o
Ages 7–10
Upon the Head of the Goat #2
Grace in the Wilderness
Aranka Siegal
A young girl struggles with the heavy memories of World War II labor camps as she leaves Sweden behind to build a new li
Ages 12–18
We the People
The Dust Bowl
Ann Heinrichs
Clouds of black dust and a decade of drought transform the Great Plains in the 1930s, forcing farm families to fight for
Ages 8–12
Phalaina
Alice Brie`re-Haquet
For the teen who feels like an outsider and is beginning to question humanity's impact on the natural world and our plac
Ages 12–17
Pighearted
Alex Perry
Jeremiah needs a new heart to survive, and J6 is the research pig who might provide it, if their unexpected bond as brot
Ages 8–12
