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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,578 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs693 books

4–7 yrs2480 books

8–11 yrs2045 books

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The Curious Garden

Liam discovers a tiny, struggling patch of green in a gray city and decides to nurture it, sparking a lush transformatio

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María José Ferrada

Poetic verses serve as a gentle, empathetic tribute to the children who were lost during a difficult period of Chilean h

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Uncle Santa and the Magic Hot Chocolate

For the child curious about the religious roots of Christmas and the connection between seasonal traditions and the stor

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12–18 yrs

1042 books

Racing the Moon

Michelle Morgan

The Grand Tour is a series of hard science fiction novels written by American science fiction author Ben Bova.

Ages 11–15

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Kristine L. Franklin

For the child grappling with the quiet weight of a broken family or the loss of a loved one. Perry finds healing through

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Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light

A Choctaw storyteller shares a moving tribute to his grandmother, showing how a family stays strong and keeps their ligh

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Celebrating LGBTQ+ History

For students who want to see themselves in the world of science and innovation, this book celebrates the brilliance and

Cover of Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95

Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95

For the curious student who wonders what life was really like in the Old West, this humorous guide explores the gritty r

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Where Have the Unicorns Gone?

For the child feeling overwhelmed by a changing world, this lyrical tale explores how magic and nature retreat when we f

Cover of Citizen 13660

Through poignant illustrations and candid text, Miné Okubo documents her daily life within a World War II Japanese Ameri

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Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border

A young girl uses a kite to fly a Christmas gift over the border fence to the grandmother she misses dearly.

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Last Goodbye, A

For the child curious about why things die. This gentle look at animal mourning and the natural cycle of life helps youn

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Iqbal Masih and the Crusaders Against Child Slavery

After escaping a life of bonded labor in a carpet factory, twelve-year-old Iqbal Masih sparks a global youth movement to

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The Night Crossing

For the child beginning to ask difficult questions about history, fairness, and what it means to leave home for safety.

Cover of Rachel Field's Hitty: Her First Hundred Years

Rachel Field's Hitty: Her First Hundred Years

Follow the incredible journey of Hitty, a small wooden doll who witnesses a century of American history, from the Civil

Cover of Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship

Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship

Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Dr. Paula Kahumbu

For children processing a sudden loss or looking for comfort in unexpected places, this true story shows how friendship

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Blue Sky Through the Window of a Moving Car

Fleeting moments of heartbreak and hope shine in these poetic comics that find extraordinary beauty in the ordinary plac

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Mapping the Bones

Twins Chaim and Gittel survive 1942 Poland by leaning on poetry and each other as their world transforms into a dark and

Cover of In Every Life

A tender, inclusive embrace of the human experience. This poetic blessing helps children navigate life's highs and lows,

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Storyteller's Beads, The

For the child learning to see past differences, this powerful story follows two girls from clashing backgrounds as they

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Little Golden Book Biography

Bruce Springsteen: A Little Golden Book Biography

For the child who needs to see that even global superstars start small with big dreams, a guitar, and a lot of grit.

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Megan E. Freeman

Twelve-year-old Maddie wakes up to find her entire town evacuated and herself left behind, forced to find food and safet

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Grasshopper Summer

Ann Warren Turner

For the child facing a major move or a scary change, this story follows Sam's journey from a familiar home to the daunti

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The Children's Illustrated Jewish Bible

Laaren Brown, Lenny Hort

For children beginning to explore their heritage or asking big questions about faith and the origins of Jewish tradition