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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,578 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
693 books
4–7 yrs
2480 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
An American Story
Kwame Alexander
A teacher guides her students through the difficult history of American slavery, following a path of resilience from Afr
Ages 4–10
Pinkalicious
Pink or Treat!
Victoria Kann
When a power outage threatens to ruin Halloween, Pinkalicious uses her superhero spirit to find a bright way for the who
Ages 4–8
Love You Books #8
Dream Big
Emma Dodd
A little lion cub looks toward the horizon and learns that the world is full of endless possibilities for those who aren
Ages 2–5
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
Olympig!
Victoria Jamieson
Boomer the pig refuses to give up as he enters the Animal Olympics, facing down a skeptical reporter to prove that a gre
Ages 4–8
Stripes of the Sidestep Wolf
Sonya Hartnett
In a fading town, two young people find their lives intertwined when they encounter a legendary creature that could chan
Ages 14–18
Big Tree
Brian Selznick
For children processing the enormity of environmental change, this epic journey offers a sense of connection to the long
Ages 7–12
The Undefeated
Kwame Alexander
This lyrical ode honors the grit and perseverance of Black Americans, from the trauma of the past to the triumphant spir
Ages 6–12
Lunar New Year Love Story
Gene Luen Yang
Convinced her family is cursed to face eternal heartbreak, Val’s outlook shifts after a chance encounter with a pair of
Ages 12–18
Pocket Bear
Katherine Applegate
Stitched for a WWI soldier, a tiny bear now runs a home for forgotten toys, proving that even a well-worn friend is wort
Ages 8–12
The Railway Children
E. Nesbit
For children navigating sudden family changes or the absence of a parent, this classic offers a comforting look at findi
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Was Anne Frank?
Ann Abramson
Maps and diagrams illustrate the daily life of a young girl forced into hiding, capturing both her private dreams and he
Ages 8–12
A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
Christina Soontornvat
Experience the barrier-breaking journey of a Thai American hero who became the first woman with a disability to serve in
Ages 4–9
Justice for All: A Story of Faith and Equality
Elena Matthews
Sixteen-year-old Elena Morales and her friends form The Micah Project to save their community center, putting their fait
Ages 13–18
The Yellow Bus
Loren Long
A bright yellow bus filled with the joy of carrying children finds new purpose and happiness even after her driving days
Ages 4–8
I Survived #18
The Battle of D-Day, 1944
Lauren Tarshis
Eleven-year-old Paul finds an American paratrooper behind enemy lines and joins the massive D-Day invasion to help liber
Ages 8–12
Five Feet Apart
Rachael Lippincott, Mikki Daughtry, Tobias Iaconis
Stella and Will are falling for each other, but because of their lung conditions, a single breath or touch could be fata
Ages 12–18
Refugee #1
Refugee
Alan Gratz
Three children from different eras—1930s Germany, 1990s Cuba, and 2015 Syria—undertake harrowing journeys in a desperate
Ages 9–14
King of the Sky
Nicola Davies
The ache of missing Italy begins to fade for a young boy in Wales as he bonds with a neighbor and a loft full of fast-fl
Ages 5–9
Pete the Cat: I Can Read!
Play Ball!
James Dean
The Rocks are taking on the Rolls in a big baseball game, but Pete the Cat has to figure out how to keep his cool when t
Ages 4–7
The Magic School Bus #11
The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge
Joanna Cole
Ms. Frizzle breaks down the complex science of global warming into clear facts, showing how the next generation can help
Ages 7–10
Bravemole
Lynne Jonell
Ordinary paws become heroic when a humble mole decides to help his community rebuild after dragons attack the forest's t
Ages 4–8
Cats Don't Dance
Francine Hughes, J. J. Gardner
Danny the cat heads to Hollywood with big dreams of dancing on the silver screen, determined to show the world that anim
Ages 7–10
Nia and the New Free Library
Ian Lendler
For children processing the loss of a community space or learning that even the smallest action can spark big change whe
Ages 5–8
It's Tough to Lose Your Balloon
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
From a popped balloon to a new babysitter, simple illustrations show how even the most disappointing moments have a brig
Ages 3–7
