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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,260 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2383 books
8–11 yrs
1950 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
The Story of Ella Fitzgerald
Kathy Trusty
A difficult childhood gives way to the bright lights of the stage in this biography of the legendary First Lady of Song,
Ages 6–9
Rebel Girls Chapter Books #3
Madam C. J. Walker Builds a Business
Denene Millner
Follow the incredible journey of Sarah Breedlove as she overcomes poverty to become Madam C. J. Walker, a pioneering ent
Ages 6–10
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
Easter Blessings
Mike Berenstain
For families looking to connect their Easter traditions with faith, this story helps young children see the spiritual me
Ages 3–7
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The Baby-Sitters Club #48
Jessi's Wish
Ann M. Martin
For the child learning to support a friend through a serious illness. This story follows Jessi as she navigates the comp
Ages 8–12
Little Golden Book Biographies
Kamala Harris
Rajani LaRocca
For the child who asks why things are unfair, this inspiring biography shows how one girl's roots in activism led her al
Ages 4–8
The Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit
Trust
Mike Berenstain
For the child feeling anxious about the unknown, this story provides comfort by exploring how to lean on faith when thin
Ages 3–7
American Girl Short Stories
Addy Studies Freedom
Connie Porter
For the child discovering the weight and wonder of their own voice, this story explores the profound connection between
Ages 7–10
Little House #6
The Long Winter
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Grit and family love are put to the ultimate test when the Ingalls family must survive a brutal seven-month blizzard on
Ages 8–12
Graphic Lives #2
Hari
Carol Holliday, Jo Browning Wroe
For the child curious about lives in other parts of the world, this true story follows a young boy's resilience and grow
Ages 9–14
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
The Berenstain Bears Say Their Prayers
Mike Berenstain
The beloved Bear family returns in a gentle story about the importance of faith and the daily practice of prayer.
Ages 3–7
Cannonball Simp
John Burningham
Abandoned at a dump and caught by the dog catcher, a small dog named Simp finds a new life and a true friend in a circus
Ages 4–8
The Grand Fenwick Series #1
The Mouse That Roared
Leonard Wibberley
The tiny Duchy of Grand Fenwick declares war on the United States in this sharp satire about nuclear weapons and the abs
Ages 12–18
Little Golden Book Biographies
Misty Copeland
Sherri L. Smith
For the child who thinks it is too late to start something new or feels like an outsider in their passion, this story of
Ages 8–12
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers #21
Pandas and Other Endangered Species
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
For the child who loves the Magic Tree House stories and wants to know if pandas are really as cuddly as they look and h
Ages 7–10
Cinderella
Barbara Karlin
A frantic dash from a royal ball ends with a single glass slipper left behind and a life changed forever by a touch of m
Ages 4–8
Trailblazer Biographies
The Story of Fannie Lou Hamer
Margeaux Weston
For children learning about the power of using their voice to demand change and the history of the fight for voting righ
Ages 6–10
The Last Princess #1
The Last Princess
Galaxy Craze
After rebels kill the king in a future world of chaos, Princess Eliza goes undercover to rescue her siblings and reclaim
Ages 13–18
We Are Powerful
Quite Quiet Hannah: The World's Greatest Artist
Jill Bobula, Katherine Bobula
For the young artist or hero fan who wants to see their favorites come to life with breathtaking realism. A stunning loo
Ages 10–18
Kingdom Series #3
Kingdom's Edge
Chuck Black
For the child exploring their faith through story, this medieval quest serves as a powerful allegory for the life and sa
Ages 10–14
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears We Love the Library
Mike Berenstain
For the child who loves their local library or feels concerned when a favorite community space is threatened.
Ages 4–8
Who HQ
Who Was Coretta Scott King?
Gail Herman
For the young reader curious about the heroes behind history, this biography introduces a woman whose courage helped cha
Ages 8–12
The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
The Story of John Lewis
Tonya Leslie
For children beginning to ask about fairness and history, this biography introduces a boy who used his voice to change t
Ages 6–9
Sarah, Plain and Tall #1
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Patricia MacLachlan
The vast prairie feels empty until Sarah arrives from the coast, bringing the scent of the sea and the hope of a new mot
Ages 8–12
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
The Trouble with Tryouts
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child feeling nervous about school tryouts or comparing their skills to others. This story helps kids manage per
Ages 4–8
