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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,575 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
691 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Waterhole
Graeme Base
Watch the water level drop as more and more animals arrive to drink in this counting book that tracks the numbers one th
Ages 3–8
Biome Battles #1
Rescuing the Rain Forest
Bob Temple
For the child who loves comics and wants to know how they can help the planet. This graphic-style guide explores why rai
Ages 8–12
Hanukkah! A Three-dimensional Celebration
Sara Freedland
For children curious about the miracle of the oil and the fun of the dreidel, this pop-up book brings the history and cu
Ages 4–9
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1042 books
Doris the Giant
Carol Ann Duffy
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with their peers or feels 'too big' for the world around them.
Ages 5–8
The Old Tree
Ruth Brown
When a mysterious giant X appears on their bark, the forest animals realize their home is scheduled to be cut down and m
Ages 3–7
The Horseshoe Trilogies #2
Last Hope
Lucy Daniels
For the young animal lover who enjoys a shiver of mystery, this spooky tale explores the deep bond between pets and thei
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?
James Buckley Jr., Who HQ
For the child who loves action movies or wrestling and needs to see how hard work and bouncing back from failure can lea
Ages 8–12
Abigale the Whale #1
Abigale the Happy Whale
Peter Farrelly
Abigale the whale dreams up a clever plan to stop people from polluting her ocean home.
Ages 4–8
Snapshots in History
The National Grape Boycott: A Victory for Farmworkers
Barbara J. Davis
For the child noticing systemic unfairness or questioning how a small group of people can change the world for the bette
Ages 9–13
Cassini's Mission: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth
Katie Venit
For the curious explorer beginning to wonder about our place in the universe and the bittersweet beauty of scientific di
Ages 7–10
World Team
Tim Vyner
From the dusty fields of Kenya to the stadium lights of Germany, children all across the globe share one singular, high-
Ages 4–8
Internment
Samira Ahmed
Forced into a terrifying internment camp in a futuristic America, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin must find the courage to
Ages 14–18
Circus Mirandus
Cassie Beasley
For the child navigating the heavy reality of a loved one's illness while clinging to the hope that magic and miracles m
Ages 8–12
Build a House
Rhiannon Giddens
For the child learning about the strength and beauty of heritage. This moving story celebrates how music and community p
Ages 7–10
The Children's Picture Bible
The Miracles of Jesus
Lloyd
For the child curious about ancient stories of faith and wonder. This gentle introduction uses simple language to recoun
Ages 5–9
The Taxi Navigator
Richard Mosher
With his parents growing further apart, a young boy seeks comfort in his uncle’s taxi. He finds a new kind of family amo
Ages 8–12
Singin' Somebody Else's Song
Mary Blount Christian
Gideon arrives in Nashville to chase a country music dream, carrying the heavy memory of a best friend and the guilt tha
Ages 12–18
Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog Guide #3
South Africa
Anita Ganeri
For the curious student preparing a school report or a young traveler eager to explore South Africa's vibrant landscapes
Ages 8–12
Fighting to Survive
Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions
Michael Burgan
For the child fascinated by extreme challenges, these gripping true accounts of polar explorers show what it takes to su
Ages 8–12
Christmas In The Big House, Christmas In The Quarters
Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack
Step back to 1859 to see two very different holiday worlds. This history explores the music, food, and traditions held i
Ages 8–12
The Night Knights
Gideon Sterer
The bumps and scratches in the dark are no match for the secret guardians of the hall. While the world sleeps, the Night
Ages 4–8
The Bookshop on the Quay
Patricia Lynch
For the child searching for where they belong, this classic tale follows an orphan's journey through Dublin's winding st
Ages 8–12
Are You Listening?
Tillie Walden
Two strangers on a road trip through West Texas find themselves in a landscape where the lines between reality and memor
Ages 14–18
The Ghost Dance
Alice McLerran
Lyrical verse tells the story of a sacred dance meant to bring back a world of abundance for the People.
Ages 6–10
