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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,575 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
691 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Save the Earth #2
Save the Arctic
Bethany Stahl
For the child who asks why the ice is melting. Follow a polar bear named Nanu as he navigates the changing Arctic landsc
Ages 3–8
The Last Cuentista #1
The Last Cuentista
Donna Barba Higuera
Petra is the only person on a spaceship who remembers Earth. Now she must use her grandmother's stories to save humanity
Ages 10–14
The Little Rainbow Painter #2
The Little Rainbow Painter & The Storm That Stole the Sky
Epic Tales Studio
For the child who feels overwhelmed by dark moods or setbacks, this vibrant tale shows how creativity and resilience can
Ages 4–8
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1042 books
The Story Of #12
The Story of Eliza Hamilton
Natasha Wing
For the young reader who wonders how one person can change the world through kindness, resilience, and a heart for helpi
Ages 6–9
Save the Earth #1
Save the Ocean
Bethany Stahl
For the child who loves the sea and wants to help protect it. This story empowers young readers to take action against p
Ages 3–9
My Little Golden Book About
Dr. Jonas Salk
Deborah Hopkinson
For the curious child who wonders how medicine is made. This inspiring story shows how scientific perseverance and compa
Ages 4–8
Pigsticks and Harold #1
Pigsticks and Harold and the Incredible Journey
Alex Milway
An optimistic pig and a very nervous hamster pack their bags for a grand expedition to find the absolute Ends of the Ear
Ages 5–8
The Day the Animals Came
Frances Ward Weller
Missing her animals in the West Indies, a young girl finds comfort and new friends during the blessing of the animals at
Ages 5–9
Small Rain: Verses From The Bible
Jessie Orton Jones
For the family seeking to connect ancient wisdom with a child's modern world through gentle, accessible scripture and in
Ages 3–7
In the Shadow of Lady Liberty: Immigrant Stories from Ellis Island
Danny Brian Kravitz
Real voices from the gates of Ellis Island share what it was like to gaze upon the Statue of Liberty and begin a new lif
Ages 8–12
Bibi
Jo Weaver
For the child learning to value the wisdom of their elders or navigating the beauty of growing older within a community.
Ages 4–8
One Girl
Andrea Beaty
A single book lights a spark in one girl, leading her to write a story that travels the world and inspires children ever
Ages 4–8
The Buffalo Are Back
Jean Craighead George
Once nearly extinct, the great buffalo herds return to the American Midwest in this history of environmental restoration
Ages 6–10
Raspberries!
Jay O'Callahan
Down on his luck and selling eggs to get by, a former baker finds his fortunes changing when he is gifted a set of very
Ages 4–8
Life Is Fun
Nancy Carlson
Bright pictures and silly advice show how to make big plans, laugh often, and find happiness by being kind to everyone—i
Ages 3–7
Defining Moments
The Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Don Nardo
Franklin D. Roosevelt leads a nation through the crushing Great Depression and the global chaos of World War II as the l
Ages 9–14
Tilla
Ilse Koehn
Among the ruins of post-World War II Berlin, two teenagers lean on each other to protect their surviving dreams and forg
Ages 12–18
Mary Mehan #2
Mary Mehan Awake
Jennifer Armstrong
A former Civil War nurse finds a path to healing through the quiet beauty of nature and a growing bond with a man who un
Ages 12–18
What the Little Fir Tree Wore to the Christmas Party
Satomi Ichikawa
A tiny fir tree watches the taller trees prepare for Christmas, holding onto a quiet dream that finally comes to life on
Ages 3–7
Speedwell
Ann Turnbull
While her family struggles through the 1930s depression, Mary pins all her hopes on her father's racing pigeon, Speedwel
Ages 8–12
Joe and Sparky #3
Joe and Sparky, Superstars!
Jamie Michalak
An adventurous giraffe and a very cautious turtle hop in a car together to see what the big wide world has to offer.
Ages 5–8
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
