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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,574 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
690 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Waiting for the Magic
Patricia MacLachlan
Separation feels a little easier when four dogs and a cat join the family to help fill the quiet house with life and mag
Ages 7–10
Five Summers
JoAnn Bren Guernsey
Follow Mandy through the transformative summers where she faces the trials of first love and the heavy realities of fami
Ages 12–17
What Could I Be?
What Could Ella Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about the future. Explore a world of careers through whimsical rhyme
Ages 2–6
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1042 books
Animals in Danger
Animals in Danger in Africa
Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury
For the young animal lover concerned about the environment, this guide explores the real threats facing African wildlife
Ages 8–12
The Day the Stones Walked: A Tale of Easter Island
T. A. Barron
Pico scoffs at the legends of stone statues coming to life until a massive wave threatens his village, forcing him to lo
Ages 5–9
The Dam Keeper #3
Return from the Shadows
Robert Kondo, Dice Tsutsumi
For the child grappling with the weight of responsibility or searching for hope when the world feels dark and overwhelmi
Ages 8–12
The Eleventh Trade
Alyssa Hollingsworth
After his grandfather’s instrument is stolen, Sami begins a series of clever trades to reclaim his family’s heritage and
Ages 8–12
Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey
Maira Kalman
A 1931 fireboat saved from the scrap heap proves its worth when it is called back into action during the events of Septe
Ages 4–9
True Stories of Disaster #1
Swept Away: The Story of the 2011 Japanese Tsunami
Rebecca Rissman
For the curious child who wants to understand the power of nature through real-life accounts of bravery and survival dur
Ages 8–12
Sandcastles Are Forever
Ellie Peterson
For the child facing the bittersweet goodbye of a best friend moving away, this story uses the tide and sandcastles to s
Ages 4–8
Born Blue
Han Nolan
After a childhood of neglect and foster homes, Janie clings to her dream of becoming a famous singer to survive her feel
Ages 14–18
Holocaust Through Primary Sources
Kristallnacht
Stephanie Fitzgerald
For the child asking difficult questions about history or injustice, this book provides a sensitive yet factual guide to
Ages 10–14
Bleak House
Mary Sebag-Montefiore, Charles Dickens
For the child curious about history's mysteries, this accessible classic introduces themes of patience and fairness thro
Ages 7–11
What Was?
What Were the Twin Towers?
Jim O'Connor
For the child asking big questions about 9/11 and the New York City skyline, this book provides a gentle but honest hist
Ages 8–12
The North Star
Peter H. Reynolds
A young traveler steps off the crowded path to stop following others and finally trust the inner compass that points tow
Ages 6–12
In Search of Safety: Voices of Refugees
Susan Kuklin
For the teenager seeking to understand global crises through the lens of human resilience and the personal reality of se
Ages 13–18
Father and Son: A Nativity Story
Geraldine McCaughrean
For the parent or child marveling at a new baby, this lyrical story explores a father's tender feelings of wonder and in
Ages 4–8
The Little Engine That Could
The Little Engine That Could Helps Out
Watty Piper
For the child who needs a boost of confidence and a reminder that being helpful and persistent can make a big difference
Ages 3–6
Wild Thing #2
Is There Anybody Out There?
Laura Krantz
For the child who constantly looks at the stars and asks 'Are we alone?' This investigative guide uses science to explor
Ages 8–12
The Winter Bird
Kate Banks
For a child facing an unexpected change or physical setback, this lyrical story offers comfort through the beauty of the
Ages 4–8
Big Words #11
Walt's Imagination: The Life of Walt Disney
Doreen Rappaport
For the child who loves to draw or dream of big ideas, this biography shows how one boy's sketches grew into a world of
Ages 6–10
The Golden City: Jerusalem's 3,000 Years
Neil Waldman
For children beginning to ask about the origins of different cultures and religions, this luminous journey explores the
Ages 7–12
Wish
Matthew Cordell
For parents navigating the emotional journey of waiting for a child: this tender story honors the longing, the setbacks,
Ages 3–8
The Secret Hum of a Daisy
Tracy Holczer
Following a mysterious treasure hunt left behind after her mother's death, twelve-year-old Grace seeks a sense of home w
Ages 8–12
