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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,578 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
693 books
4–7 yrs
2480 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Ground Zero
Alan Gratz
A boy trapped in the World Trade Center and a girl in modern Afghanistan find their lives bound together by the echoing
Ages 9–13
All the Way to Lhasa: A Tale from Tibet
Barbara Helen Berger
A boy and his yak begin a long, difficult trek toward the holy city of Lhasa, proving that patience and steady steps can
Ages 4–8
Toot & Puddle #7
Charming Opal
Holly Hobbie
When Opal loses a tooth, her friend Puddle steps in to make sure the night is magical. This sweet story celebrates a big
Ages 3–7
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1042 books
Mr. Roo
The Real Reason We Go to School
Roosevelt Harris-Williams
School is about more than just tests and heavy backpacks. It is a place to find what you are good at and decide exactly
Ages 5–10
Always Come Home to Me
Belle Yang
Siblings Mei-Mei and Di-Di are heartbroken when their pet doves vanish, sparking a brave journey away from home to bring
Ages 4–8
The Christmas Owl
Gideon Sterer
For children curious about the true stories behind holiday traditions or those who need a gentle reminder of how kindnes
Ages 4–8
We Are Not Free
Traci Chee
Fourteen-year-old Minoru Ito and his friends fight to maintain their bonds as mass incarcerations tear their Japanese-Am
Ages 12–18
Going West
Jean Van Leeuwen
Lyrical text and sketches tell the story of Hannah’s family as they weather storms and cross rivers in a wagon to find a
Ages 5–9
Terezín: Voices from the Holocaust
Ruth Thomson
The most personal side of history comes to light through the secret diaries and artwork of the Jewish people living in t
Ages 10–14
Daddy Doesn't Have to Be a Giant Anymore
Jane Resh Thomas
For children processing the fear and confusion of a parent's struggle with alcohol addiction and the hope found in a fam
Ages 5–9
Seedlings
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Laura K. Murray
The life and legacy of the 32nd president come into focus, highlighting the challenges and major accomplishments of Fran
Ages 6–9
Little Red Sleigh
Erin Guendelsberger
A small sleigh travels all the way from a shop to the North Pole, determined to prove that with enough heart and hard wo
Ages 4–8
Snapshots in History
The March on Washington: Uniting Against Racism
Robin S. Doak
Discover how thousands of people united in August 1963 to demand equal rights and change the course of American history.
Ages 9–14
Care Bears
Christmas Wishes
Ellie O'Ryan
Christmas is coming, but Wish Bear has fallen ill. The Care Bears must work together to ensure everyone's holiday wishes
Ages 3–7
Dasher #1
Dasher
Matt Tavares
A brave young doe escapes the heat of a traveling circus to follow the North Star, leading her to a life-changing encoun
Ages 4–8
Actual Times #4
America Is Under Attack
Don Brown
Vivid watercolors and a calm, chronological narrative help explain the difficult events of September 11 with honesty and
Ages 6–10
Little Leaders & Legends #2
Think Big, Little One
Vashti Harrison
For little ones with big imaginations, this gentle introduction to global visionaries shows that every great achievement
Ages 0–3
Michael Bird-Boy
Tomie dePaola
Michael Bird-Boy loves his quiet countryside and sets out on a determined journey to uncover what is causing a mysteriou
Ages 4–8
The Crossover #1
Rebound
Kwame Alexander
Sent to his grandparents for the summer of 1988, twelve-year-old Chuck Bell finds a new rhythm through the sounds of jaz
Ages 10–14
Wishtree
Katherine Applegate
An old oak tree named Red has spent centuries listening to people’s secrets, but now he must speak up to protect a new f
Ages 8–12
Claiming Georgia Tate
Gigi Amateau
Twelve-year-old Georgia Tate struggles to protect her hope and find healing while carrying a painful secret after being
Ages 12–16
Rock's Dream
Dee Smith
A little rock refuses to listen to doubting forest friends and sets out on a determined quest to see something grow in t
Ages 3–7
Zane's Trace
Allan Wolf
Zane embarks on a desperate journey to his mother's grave, but an encounter with a group of mystical strangers changes h
Ages 14–18
Drawn #2
Drawn Inward
Daniel Nayeri
When a simple chore feels like a maze of monsters, a father helps his son use his five senses to find his way back to ca
Ages 4–8
