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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+
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
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970 books
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
It Could Be Worse #1
It Could Be Worse
Einat Tsarfati
For the child having a 'no good, very bad day,' this hilarious tale of shipwrecked sailors shows how a change in perspec
Ages 4–8
The World's Greatest Animals #1
The World's Greatest Elephant
Ralph Helfer
For the child who shares an unbreakable bond with a pet, this epic true story explores a lifelong friendship that surviv
Ages 6–10
Who HQ
What Is the AIDS Crisis?
Nico Medina
For the curious middle grader asking about LGBTQ history or health, this book explains the AIDS crisis through the lens
Ages 8–12
If You Come Softly
If You Come Softly and Behind You
Jacqueline Woodson
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice or the sudden, sharp ache of losing a first love. A profound lo
Ages 13–18
Usborne Bible Tales
Moses in the Bulrushes
Heather Amery
A tiny basket in the river leads to an incredible rescue in this retelling of the biblical story of baby Moses and the P
Ages 3–6
One Love, One Heart: A History of Reggae
Jim Haskins
For the middle grader discovering a love for music and global history, this book explores how reggae became a powerful v
Ages 10–14
My Brother's Keeper
Israel Bernbaum
Ben Edelbaum recounts his family's journey of courage and survival within the Łódź ghetto before their eventual separa
Ages 10–15
My America #1
Hope in My Heart: Sofia's Immigrant Diary
Kathryn Lasky
Locked away in quarantine at Ellis Island, ten-year-old Sofia must rely on a new friendship to survive the harsh conditi
Ages 8–11
