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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
12–18 yrs
970 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Untwine
Edwidge Danticat
Identical twins Giselle and Isabelle are inseparable until a tragic car crash shatters their world, leaving one sister t
Ages 12–18
Fact Finders: Causes and Effects
Freedom from Slavery: Causes and Effects of the Emancipation Proclamation
Brianna Hall
For the student curious about how laws can change the world, this guide explores the turning point of American history w
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Is Greta Thunberg?
Jill Leonard
For the child who feels small in a big world, this biography shows how one quiet voice can spark a global movement for o
Ages 8–12
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Land of the Cranes
Aida Salazar
For the child grappling with the reality of unfair systems or family separation, this verse novel offers a poignant look
Ages 8–12
As the Crow Flies
Elizabeth Winthrop
For children navigating the complex emotions of long distance parenting. This gentle story validates the joy of a visit
Ages 5–9
The Honest Truth
Dan Gemeinhart
Tired of being sick, twelve-year-old Mark runs away with his dog to face the ultimate challenge: climbing the massive pe
Ages 10–14
The Book of Ore #2
Waybound
Cam Baity, Benny Zelkowicz
For the child grappling with big changes or the end of a long journey, this epic finale explores the courage needed to f
Ages 9–13
Feeling Boo
Alex Boniello, April Lavalle
For the child experiencing 'the heavies' or a period of low mood. This gentle story helps little ones understand that so
Ages 4–8
Folk & Fairy Tales from Around the World
One-Eye! Two-Eyes! Three-Eyes! A Very Grimm Fairy Tale
Aaron Shepard
Two-Eyes suffers through the teasing of her one-eyed and three-eyed sisters until a bit of magic helps her find her way
Ages 4–8
Freedom Stone
Jeffrey Kluger
For the child grappling with the weight of unfairness and the hope for a better future. This story blends the harshness
Ages 10–14
All Rivers Flow to the Sea
Alison McGhee
Seventeen-year-old Rose wanders through a landscape of grief and guilt as she searches for a way to say goodbye to her s
Ages 14–18
Sing for a Gentle Rain
J. Alison James
A recurring dream pulls a boy across 700 years to an Anasazi cliff village, where he must help a young girl save her peo
Ages 12–16
