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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,540 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2036 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Usborne Bible Stories
The Story of Jesus for Young Children
Heather Amery
For the family looking to introduce the stories of Jesus through a gentle, educational lens. These simple retellings hel
Ages 3–7
Eco-Warriors
Brink of Extinction: Can We Stop Nature's Decline?
Eric Braun
For the young activist concerned about the environment, this guide explores the biodiversity crisis with a focus on cons
Ages 10–14
The Boy on the Wooden Box
Leon Leyson
A young boy becomes one of the twelve hundred people saved from the Holocaust by a factory owner’s daring and costly int
Ages 9–14
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Who HQ Graphic Novels
Who Is Tibet's Exiled Leader?: The 14th Dalai Lama
Teresa Robeson
For the child curious about global history and standing up for peace, this graphic novel explores how a young boy became
Ages 8–12
What If...
Samantha Berger
For the child who feels a constant itch to create, this book shows that our imagination is a gift no one can ever take a
Ages 4–8
Because I Am Furniture
Thalia Chaltas
For the teenager grappling with the trauma of domestic abuse and the struggle to be seen, this verse novel explores find
Ages 14–18
Hope's Crossing
Joan Elizabeth Goodman
Captured by Tories during the Revolutionary War, thirteen-year-old Hope must use every ounce of her wit and courage to e
Ages 10–14
All I Need
Susane Colasanti
Skye and Seth find an instant connection at a summer party, but maintaining that bond becomes a challenge as their lives
Ages 14–18
Falling Through Darkness
Carolyn MacCullough
Seventeen-year-old Ginny is drowning in guilt after the death of her daredevil boyfriend, until an unexpected tenant hel
Ages 14–18
PeaceJam
PeaceJam: A Billion Simple Acts of Peace
Ivan Suvanjieff, Dawn Gifford Engle
World leaders and Nobel Laureates join forces with teenagers to tackle global crises, proving that simple acts can lead
Ages 12–18
The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story
Dezh Azaad
For the family finding comfort in their roots while far from home, this lyrical story explores how a simple carpet can h
Ages 4–8
The Poem Forest
Carrie Fountain
For the child who dreams of making the world a greener place, this lyrical biography shows how one person's dedication c
Ages 6–10
Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China
Ai-Ling Louie
Long before European versions existed, this ancient Chinese tale told of a girl named Yeh-Shen and her magical journey t
Ages 5–10
Wildlife Crossings: Protecting Animal Pathways Around the World
Catherine Barr
For the nature lover concerned about the environment, this book explores how clever engineering helps wild animals safel
Ages 7–10
The Earth Shook: A Persian Tale
Donna Jo Napoli
For the child grappling with the aftermath of a frightening event or community loss, this lyrical tale offers a path fro
Ages 4–9
Who Was?
Who Was Ronald Reagan?
Joyce Milton
For the curious student interested in how a small town boy became a movie star and then the President, this biography ex
Ages 8–12
Over the Shop
JonArno Lawson
For the child learning how kindness and hard work can turn a lonely house into a home. A beautiful look at how we build
Ages 3–8
Julia's House #3
Julia's House Goes Home
Ben Hatke
For the child who feels lost when their routine is disrupted, this whimsical journey explores what it truly means to fin
Ages 4–8
Our Song
Jordanna Fraiberg
Waking up with missing memories after a car crash, Olive seeks answers in a support group and finds a connection with Ni
Ages 13–18
Bill Nye's Great Big World
Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science
Bill Nye, Gregory Mone
For the curious middle grader who asks 'how?' and 'why?' about everything from atoms to galaxies. This high energy guide
Ages 8–12
Beatrice's Goat
Page McBrier
Beatrice dreams of going to school in her Ugandan village, a wish that finally comes true after her family receives a sp
Ages 4–9
Caring for Our Planet #1
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Vita Jiménez
For the young explorer eager to help the planet, this book introduces the practical steps of conservation through clear
Ages 4–8
Red and Green and Blue and White
Lee Wind
For children processing why some people are unkind to those who are different, this moving story shows how a neighborhoo
Ages 4–8
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #9
Jazz Age Josephine
Jonah Winter
Racial barriers cannot stop the irrepressible style of Josephine Baker as she rises from a difficult youth to become an
Ages 4–8
