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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+
No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Lewis Michaux built a sanctuary for the mind in Harlem, creating a legendary bookstore that became a vital center for Bl
Ages 12–18
This Home We Have Made
Anna Hammond, Joe Matunis
A homeless child joins a magical parade through the city in search of a place to belong, inspired by a real community mu
Ages 5–9
My Palace of Leaves in Sarajevo
Marybeth Lorbiecki
Ten-year-old Nadja writes letters from Sarajevo to her cousin in Minnesota, sharing her daily life and hopes as war begi
Ages 8–12
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Before I Made History
Let's Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
For the child curious about how a young boy from Atlanta grew up to change the world through peace and big dreams.
Ages 6–9
Climate Emergency Atlas
Dan Hooke
Dynamic maps and vital facts reveal the current state of our planet, from rising sea levels to the power of renewable en
Ages 9–14
Picture Book Biographies
A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass
David A. Adler
Follow the journey of a man who escaped slavery to become one of the most powerful voices for freedom and abolition in t
Ages 6–10
The Menorah Story
Mark Podwal
The miracle of the Maccabees and their victory over King Antiochus comes to life through the history of the Hanukkah men
Ages 4–8
The Fourth Wise Man
Susan Summers
A fourth Wise Man misses the caravan to find the newborn King because he stops to help others, leading to a life-changin
Ages 5–10
Ellen's Broom
Kelly Starling Lyons
A special broom hanging on the cabin wall serves as a powerful memory of a secret wedding as Ellen and her parents head
Ages 5–9
Juniper Lemon's Happiness Index
Julie Israel
Sixty-five days after her sister dies, Juniper finds a mysterious breakup letter that leads her on a search for secrets
Ages 12–18
Gertie, the Darling Duck of WWII
Shari Swanson
The citizens of Milwaukee unite in 1945 to protect a mother duck and her ducklings nesting on precarious river pilings.
Ages 4–8
Tree of Life, The: How a Holocaust Sapling Inspired the World
Elisa Boxer
A tiny maple seedling smuggled into a concentration camp survives through the secret care of children, eventually spread
Ages 6–9
Planting Hope: A Portrait of Photographer Sebastião Salgado
Philip Hoelzel
Watercolor illustrations follow the journey of a Brazilian photojournalist who used his lens and his passion for nature
Ages 4–8
Animal Climate Heroes!
Alison Pearce Stevens
Whales, sea otters, and elephants are working to save the planet in surprising ways, alongside practical tips on how you
Ages 8–12
Fireflies in the Dark: The Story of Friedl Dicker-Brandeis and the Children of Terezin
Susan Goldman Rubin
Friedl Dicker-Brandeis brings hope and creativity to the children of Terezin concentration camp by teaching art in the m
Ages 8–14
Another Extraordinary Animal #1
Jeremy, the English Garden Snail
Darcy Pattison
For the child who feels like an 'odd one out' because they do things a little differently, this story shows how being ra
Ages 6–9
Little Golden Book Biographies
Sonia Sotomayor
Silvia López
For the child who needs to see that big dreams are possible through hard work, regardless of where they start or the obs
Ages 4–8
Biography
The Dalai Lama
Sheila Rivera
For the child curious about how one person can lead with peace. This simple biography introduces the life and compassion
Ages 7–10
The Gilgamesh Trilogy #3
The Last Quest of Gilgamesh
Ludmila Zeman
King Gilgamesh braves the Sea of Death and scorching deserts to find the secret of eternal life, only to discover that t
Ages 6–12
Magic Tree House #29
Christmas in Camelot
Mary Pope Osborne
Mary Pope Osborne, creator of the Magic Tree House series, brings her signature blend of history and magic to this legen
Ages 6–9
World of Kids' Emotions #4
Perseverance Makes Me Stronger
Elizabeth Cole
For the child who gets frustrated when a new skill doesn't come easily or feels like giving up after a mistake.
Ages 3–10
The Football Boy Wonder Chronicles #1
The Football Boy Wonder Chronicles 1-3
Martin Smith
For the child who refuses to let physical limitations define their dreams. Follow Charlie Fry's journey as he balances c
Ages 8–12
Little Golden Book Biography
Joe Biden
Shana Corey
From a young boy in Delaware to the leader of a nation, this biography tracks the life and long political career of the
Ages 6–9
Being LGBTQ in America
Being Transgender in America
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
For middle and high school students seeking a factual understanding of gender identity, civil rights, and the history of
Ages 12–18
