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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
A Wish in the Dark
Christina Soontornvat
In a city where light is a luxury, an escaped prisoner and a wardens daughter collide in a high-stakes chase that reveal
Ages 8–12
The Science of Breakable Things
Tae Keller
Natalie turns her middle school science project into a quest for answers, hoping the scientific process can help her und
Ages 8–12
The Day Django Lost His Smile
Andi Triyanta
Django wakes up feeling out of sorts and searches the forest with his friends to find the big, happy grin that has gone
Ages 3–6
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
The Velveteen Rabbit
Margery Williams
A threadbare toy rabbit learns that being loved by a child is the only way to transform from a nursery plaything into so
Ages 4–8
Falling Like Stars
Evelyn Sloane
A quiet stargazer and a boy with a camera find a spark under meteor showers, but rumors and heartache test whether their
Ages 13–17
The Chronicles of Narnia #7
The Last Battle
C. S. Lewis
Jill and Eustace return to Narnia one last time to face a rising evil and follow Aslan toward a glorious new paradise.
Ages 8–12
The Lord of the Rings #3
The Return of the King
J.R.R. Tolkien
The great War of the Ring reaches its thundering peak as the Hobbits of Middle-earth face their final trials in a world
Ages 12–18
Letters of Enchantment #1
Divine Rivals
Rebecca Ross
Iris writes secret letters to her brother on the frontlines of a war between gods, never expecting her cold office rival
Ages 14–18
Pete the Cat
And His Four Groovy Buttons
Eric Litwin
Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt with four groovy buttons, and even when they start popping off, he simply kee
Ages 3–7
Who Was?
Who Was Pelé?
James Buckley Jr.
A young boy in Brazil practices soccer with his father, eventually rising to win the World Cup and score an incredible o
Ages 8–12
Narwhal and Jelly #1
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea
Ben Clanton
A cheerful narwhal and a serious jellyfish find common ground over their shared love of waffles, parties, and underwater
Ages 6–9
Lovely War
Julie Berry
Aphrodite narrates a sweeping story of four mortals whose lives of music, architecture, and heartbreak collide during th
Ages 14–18
Everything Sad Is Untrue
Daniel Nayeri
In an Oklahoma middle school, a young refugee named Daniel weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of Persian folklore and family
Ages 10–16
The Lost Package
Richard Ho
One special box is packed with care and sent off with hope, only to take an unexpected detour through the postal system
Ages 4–8
Eyes That... #1
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Joanna Ho
Eyes that crinkle like crescent moons and glow like warm tea tell a beautiful story of family history and the strength f
Ages 4–8
Bible Stories #1
The Miracles of Jesus
Tomie dePaola
From calming fierce storms to walking on water, the extraordinary miracles performed by Jesus are brought to life throug
Ages 4–8
I Wish You More
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
For parents seeking to express unconditional love and big dreams for their child, this lyrical collection of wishes cele
Ages 0–10
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
I Love Earth
Eric Carle
The Very Hungry Caterpillar journeys through calm oceans and under bright skies to celebrate the lasting beauty of our p
Ages 1–4
Maury River Friends #1
Chancey of the Maury River
Gigi Amateau
Chancey, an abandoned Appaloosa horse, finds a new purpose alongside Claire as they transform their bond into a therapeu
Ages 8–12
Cat Tales #2
The Cat Who Wasn't There
Linda Newbery
Vincent misses his cat Snow so much he stops painting, but caring for a neighbor's runaway pet helps him find his creati
Ages 6–9
Orphan Train
Verla Kay
Rhyming verse follows three orphaned siblings on a poignant train journey across the country to separate new homes.
Ages 5–9
Eleven Words for Love: A Journey Through Arabic Expressions of Love
Randa Abdel-Fattah
A suitcase full of photos helps a Palestinian family in exile remember eleven different meanings of love as they build a
Ages 4–8
Two New Years
Richard Ho
For families looking to celebrate their multicultural roots or teach children how different traditions can share the sam
Ages 3–8
The Coalition #1
The Coalition
Rachel Caldecott-Thornton
In the year 2332, species communicate through telepathy to run the planet, but a group of human rebels threatens to dest
Ages 12–17
