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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
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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DK Eyewitness
Climate Change
John Woodward
For the curious child asking why the weather is changing, this visual guide explains the science of global warming and h
Ages 8–12
The Girls of the Good Day Orphanage #2
The Christmas Dolls
Carol Beach York
For the child who cherishes their toys or feels like an underdog, this gentle holiday tale explores finding love and a p
Ages 7–10
Alyssa Bermudez Memoirs #1
Big Apple Diaries
Alyssa Bermudez
Alyssa doodles her way through the ups and downs of middle school and family life in New York City just as the world cha
Ages 8–13
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I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives
Caitlin Alifirenka, Martin Ganda, Liz Welch
An unexpected pen-pal connection between two teenagers across the globe grows into a life-changing friendship through ye
Ages 12–18
Graphic History: History in the News #1
School Strike for Climate
Nel Yomtov
For the child who feels small in a big world, this graphic novel shows how one person's voice can spark a global movemen
Ages 8–12
The Crunching Munching Caterpillar
Sheridan Cain
A hungry caterpillar spends his days munching on leaves, all while dreaming of the day he can fly through the sky like h
Ages 2–6
A Tale From Christmas Forest
The Mystery of the Missing Carrots
John W. Matto
For the child who loves a holiday adventure and wonders about the magic of the season. A festive tale for when the spiri
Ages 4–8
World War II #3
Alive and Kicking
Chris Lynch
For the young reader grappling with the stress of a loved one's absence, this gripping story explores finding strength i
Ages 10–14
The Last Elf #2
The Last Dragon
Silvana De Mari
Yorsh, the last elf on earth, wanders a destroyed world to find the one dragon capable of stopping a new Dark Age.
Ages 10–14
The Last Christmas Tree
Stephen Krensky
For the child who feels overlooked or small in a world that values flashiness. This gentle story helps little ones see t
Ages 3–7
Ain't Burned All the Bright
Jason Reynolds
For teens grappling with the heaviness of social injustice and the isolation of the pandemic, seeking a way to catch the
Ages 12–18
Snook Alone
Marilyn Nelson
Separated from his beloved monk during a fierce storm, a loyal rat terrier named Snook must survive the wild while waiti
Ages 4–8
You Are Home
Mackenzie Porter
For the child adjusting to a new house or facing changes in their routine, this lyrical story redefines home as a feelin
Ages 2–5
Who Was?
What Is the Story of Captain Picard?
David Stabler
For the young explorer who dreams of the stars and loves to see how a great leader is made through courage, wisdom, and
Ages 8–12
The Splendid Mosaic of Life
Yanal Majid
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of growing up, this collection of poetry and prose offers a gentle guide to s
Ages 13–18
Butterfly on the Wind
Adam Pottle
Aurora conquers her stage fright by signing a magical butterfly into existence, sparking a wave of support from a global
Ages 4–8
The Day of a Happy Girl
Mibelle Liu
For the child who needs a reminder that joy can be found in the small moments of a normal day, from morning routines to
Ages 7–11
A Thousand Boy Kisses #2
A Thousand Broken Pieces
Tillie Cole
Grief and hope collide as Savannah and Cael travel the world, using a lost sister’s journal and shared pain to mend the
Ages 14–18
Ghostopolis
Doug TenNapel
After being accidentally zapped into the spirit realm, Garth teams up with his grandfather's ghost to overthrow a dark r
Ages 9–12
Favorite Stories in Rhythm and Rhyme
The Shoemaker and the Elves
Nadia Higgins
For the child who loves to help others in secret, this musical retelling celebrates how small acts of kindness and hard
Ages 4–8
Picture Book Biographies #3
A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.
David A. Adler
Help your child understand the power of words and peaceful protest through the life of Dr. King, from his childhood in t
Ages 5–9
A Stone in My Hand
Cathryn Clinton
For the child processing deep grief or the fear of family loss, this story follows a young girl in Gaza finding her voic
Ages 10–14
Dolly! The Story of Dolly Parton and Her Big Dream
Robyn McGrath
For the child who needs to know that being yourself is your greatest superpower, even when you start with nothing but a
Ages 4–8
Lisa of Willesden Lane
Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen
For the child facing a major life transition who needs to see how courage and a passion for art can provide a sense of h
Ages 8–12
