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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+
Bobby: a Story of Robert F. Kennedy
Deborah Wiles
For children beginning to ask big questions about justice, this lyrical biography explores how Robert Kennedy evolved in
Ages 8–12
Sheena the Happy Hyena
Renee van der Merwe
For the child who feels they have to act a certain way because of how they look, Sheena shows that being yourself is the
Ages 3–7
Otis #3
An Otis Christmas
Loren Long
For the child who loves to be the hero, this heartwarming tale shows how being dependable and brave can save the day whe
Ages 3–7
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Scrawny Cat
Phyllis Root
A thin, frightened cat wandering the streets alone finally finds warmth and a soft place to land when a kind stranger op
Ages 4–8
Carol of the Brown King
Langston Hughes
For families looking to see themselves in the Nativity story, these lyrical poems celebrate the first Christmas with a f
Ages 4–8
Juneteenth Is
Natasha Tripplett
Celebrate the joy and history of Juneteenth through a family's traditions, from parades and brisket to the deep roots of
Ages 4–8
Always Isn't Forever
J.C. Cervantes
After Hart dies in an accident, his soul returns in the body of a local bad boy, but he must win Ruby back without ever
Ages 14–18
An Episode of Sparrows
Rumer Godden
In the ruins of post-war London, two children create a secret garden that changes their lives and stirs up their entire
Ages 9–14
If Animals Disappeared #2
If Polar Bears Disappeared
Lily Williams
For the child who asks big questions about the planet and wants to understand how every creature, from a tiny shrimp to
Ages 4–8
Space, Incorporated
Space, Incorporated: The Future of Commercial Space Travel
Tamra B. Orr
For the curious child who dreams of visiting the stars and wants to know how private companies are turning sci-fi dreams
Ages 8–12
Miracle
Karen S. Chow
After losing her father, Amie finds the violin notes she once loved have turned stilted and sharp, forcing her to find a
Ages 8–12
Boo Bear's Light
CATHERINE ANN. RUSSELL
For the child who feels small or unimportant, this gentle story follows a bear discovering how his unique inner sparkle
Ages 3–7
A Long Walk to Water
Linda Sue Park
Follow the incredible journey of Salva, who walks across three countries to survive the Sudanese civil war and later ret
Ages 10–14
The Distance between Me and the Cherry Tree
Paola Peretti
Nine-year-old Mafalda makes a list of all the things she loves as she prepares for her sight to fade, discovering what t
Ages 8–12
Rookie Read-About Holidays
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
David F. Marx
For the child curious about why we have a day off in January, this gentle introduction explains the legacy of Dr. King t
Ages 4–7
Diamond Boy
Michael Williams
Patson survives the brutal diamond mines of Zimbabwe before embarking on a desperate trek to South Africa to find his mi
Ages 14–18
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
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
