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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,556 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2041 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
Heartbeat
Evan Turk
The life of a baby whale unfolds through song and silence in this moving visual story of compassion and hope for the fut
Ages 4–9
Who Was?
Who Was Harvey Milk?
Corinne A. Grinapol, Who HQ
A teacher with no political plans becomes a history-making activist as the first openly gay elected official in Californ
Ages 8–12
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Fiona the Hippo
Saving Fiona
Thane Maynard
Born six weeks early and no bigger than a football, a tiny hippo named Fiona fights to survive with the help of a dedica
Ages 4–10
Rookie Star: Make a Difference #1
10 Things You Can Do to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Elizabeth Weitzman
Did you know a trillion plastic bags are used every year? Take charge with ten easy, creative ways to protect animals an
Ages 6–8
Our Australian Girl #4
Peacetime for Alice
Davina Bell
Amidst the fear of a global pandemic and the grief of loss, Alice finds solace in dance and an unexpected visitor who co
Ages 8–12
You Are Here
Zach Manbeck
For children facing big life changes or feeling lost, this poetic guide offers reassurance that being exactly where you
Ages 3–6
Dear Santa, Please Come to the 19th Floor
Yin
High above the city streets on the nineteenth floor, Willy and his friend Carlos wait for a special Christmas Eve miracl
Ages 5–9
The Gardener
Sarah Stewart
For children facing a difficult family transition or move, this gentle story shows how patience, creativity, and a littl
Ages 5–10
Wish Girl
Nikki Loftin
Escaping his noisy family in a secret Texas valley, Peter finds an unexpected, life-changing bond with Annie, a girl who
Ages 10–14
Girls on the Rise
Amanda Gorman
For girls needing to see their own light and strength. This stirring poem celebrates girlhood in all its forms and the p
Ages 4–8
Katie Woo
Don't Be Blue
Fran Manushkin
Katie navigates the frustrations of daily life and learns how to handle unpleasant situations with a positive attitude.
Ages 5–7
Viewfinder
Christine D.U. Chung, Salwa Majoka
A young traveler from space lands on a quiet, transformed Earth and finds a viewfinder that reveals vibrant scenes of th
Ages 4–8
Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-ins
Carole Boston Weatherford
Young Connie watches history unfold from a lunch counter stool as she experiences the courage and quiet power of the Gre
Ages 5–9
The Night Gardener
Terry Fan, Eric Fan
A gray town is transformed into a colorful wonderland after a mysterious stranger begins sculpting trees into magnificen
Ages 4–8
Spaghetti Park
DyAnne DiSalvo
A boy and his grandfather rally their neighbors to fix up the local park, proving that even after vandalism, community s
Ages 4–8
Go Free or Die: A Story About Harriet Tubman
Jeri Ferris
For the child who asks how one person can change the world. This biography explores Harriet Tubman's journey from a life
Ages 8–11
No Promises in the Wind
Irene Hunt
Two brothers flee their home during the Great Depression, embarking on a long and difficult journey that ultimately lead
Ages 10–14
We Planted a Tree
Diane Muldrow
For the child curious about how a tiny seed becomes a giant tree. This poetic story shows how planting a single sapling
Ages 3–7
Mind's Eye
Paul Fleischman
Inside an Italian nursing home in 1910, a teenage girl and an elderly woman form an unlikely bond as they travel through
Ages 12–16
Isaiah Dunn #1
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero
Kelly J. Baptist
For the child finding their way through grief and big changes, this moving story shows how words and family stories can
Ages 8–12
The Phoenix Rising #1
Ashes
Lauralana Dunne
The thriving Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street, faces a devastating attack by white supremacist mobs in one
Ages 8–12
In Praise of Mystery
Ada Limón
The vastness of the universe holds endless questions. This lyrical work looks toward the stars and the unknown with a se
Ages 4–10
The Best Family in the World
Susana Lopez
For the child waiting for their forever family, this tender story follows Carlota as she imagines the perfect parents on
Ages 4–8
