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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,553 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2039 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Coalbert Saves Christmas
Prince M Williams
Coalbert is a little monster tired of being a Christmas punishment, so he sets out to show that even a lump of coal can
Ages 4–8
The Elephant Kitties Piggies and Puppies Around the Farm
Monica Wagner, Christian Stahl
A clever fox detective helps a circus elephant find his way home and rescues farm animals in this collection of stories
Ages 4–9
No Matter the Distance
Cindy Baldwin
For the child living with a chronic condition who feels different from their peers and is searching for a place where th
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1039 books
Dust Bowl Trilogy #2
Of Mice and Men
John Steinbeck
For those seeking to understand the deep bonds of loyalty and the heavy weight of responsibility when caring for a vulne
Ages 13–18
One Good Deed
Terri Fields
For the child living in a busy neighborhood where people keep to themselves, this story shows how one small act can turn
Ages 4–8
Edward the "Crazy Man"
Marie Day
Young Charlie looks past the labels to see the glittering eyes and creative spirit of Edward, a man living on the street
Ages 5–10
Whispers of Wisdom
Gerard Ecker
For families looking to turn the evening hush into a spiritual connection, these gentle retellings of classic Bible stor
Ages 4–10
Banned Book
Jonah Winter
For the child who asks why certain stories are hidden away. This gentle, meta-narrative explains censorship and the powe
Ages 4–9
A Place for...
A Place for Birds
Melissa Stewart
For the child who loves birdwatching and wants to understand how our choices, from light pollution to gardening, can hel
Ages 6–10
Fiso & Bento
Grandpachu Books
A playful golden retriever and a glowing firefly journey through the shadowed woods to learn that bravery is easier with
Ages 3–7
Beenie And The Blossom
J. A. Zugnoni
Beenie the bumble bee faces a scary first day of collecting pollen, but she finds that trading panic for faith helps her
Ages 4–8
Naturalist's Apprentice
Nature Art With Chiura Obata
Michael Elsohn Ross
See the world through the eyes of Chiura Obata, an artist who captured the beauty of Yosemite and the harsh reality of W
Ages 8–12
Aurelia and the Amber Tree
Pagewell Co
Aurelia the owl teams up with a beaver and a firefly to save a magical tree's fading light before the winter frost takes
Ages 3–7
All That's Left in the World
Erik J. Brown
Two boys flee across a landscape devastated by a deadly pathogen, discovering that trust and love are the only things le
Ages 14–18
Lean on Pete
Willy Vlautin
Charley and a broken-down racehorse named Lean on Pete embark on a perilous trek from a Portland track to Wyoming in a g
Ages 14–18
The Safe-Keepers #3
The Dream-Maker's Magic
Sharon Shinn
Kellen has lived her life disguised as a boy, but everything changes when her closest ally, Gryffin, is revealed as a Dr
Ages 10–14
The Coquíes Still Sing
Karina Nicole González
For children processing the aftermath of a storm or loss, this lyrical story offers a gentle path through grief toward c
Ages 4–8
Saving the Baghdad Zoo: A True Story of Hope and Heroes
Kelly Milner Halls, William Sumner
An Army Major leads a harrowing and hopeful mission to rescue abandoned animals caught in the crossfire of the Iraq War.
Ages 8–12
Hey Black Child
Useni Eugene Perkins
Big dreams and great achievements take center stage in this lyrical, empowering poem that celebrates the strength and po
Ages 4–8
DK Readers
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Angela Bull
Read about the incredible life and lasting legacy of the lawyer and civil rights leader who fought for equality and chan
Ages 5–8
Who Was?
Who Was Seabiscuit?
James Buckley Jr.
Against all odds, a horse that no one expected much from became a national hero with the help of a trainer and jockey wh
Ages 8–12
Baby Feminists
Libby Babbott-Klein
Every iconic leader and history-maker started out as a tiny toddler. Lift the flaps to see what famous feminists might h
Ages 0–3
The Way to Rio Luna
Zoraida Córdova
Armed with a mysterious map found in a library, eleven-year-old Danny sets out to find the enchanted land that might hol
Ages 8–12
Dino Life Guides #2
Dinosaurs to the Rescue!: A Guide to Protecting Our Planet
Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown
For the child who wants to help the planet, these friendly dinosaur guides turn big environmental concepts into small, d
Ages 4–8
