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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
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Something on My Mind
Nikki Grimes
For the child who feels deeply but doesn't always have the words. This collection of poetry and portraits explores the i
Ages 7–12
Saving Planet Earth
Tony Juniper
For the young explorer curious about how their daily choices affect the world. This guide empowers children to protect o
Ages 6–9
Who Was?
Who Was Charlie Chaplin?
Patricia Brennan Demuth
For the child who loves to perform or wonders how a difficult childhood can lead to greatness, this biography explores h
Ages 8–12
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1042 books
The Lumatere Chronicles #1
Finnikin of the Rock
Melina Marchetta
A cursed kingdom and a mysterious girl with dark dreams propel Finnikin on a dangerous quest to find a lost royal heir a
Ages 12–18
The Easter Bunny
Winfried Wolf
Skeptical whispers are put to rest through a series of gentle stories that prove the magical rabbit still has a very spe
Ages 3–8
Hangdog
Graham Round
A dog who feels like the loneliest animal in the world builds a makeshift boat and sails across the globe in search of a
Ages 4–8
The First Day of Peace
Todd Shuster, Maya Soetoro-Ng
When a terrible drought and sudden floods threaten two warring groups, a wise girl realizes that sharing the earth's wat
Ages 4–8
The Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln
The weight of the Civil War and the hope for a new birth of freedom resonate through the original text and early drafts
Ages 8–14
Zodiac Kids' Picture Book Series #5
Dragon Aura's Rain Magic
Tom Geng
For the child curious about the natural world or feeling concerned about the environment, this story shows how small act
Ages 3–7
We Are Not from Here
Jenny Torres Sanchez
For teens grappling with the reality of global migration, this story offers a raw, empathetic look at the courage requir
Ages 14–18
Going Over
Beth Kephart
For the teen feeling trapped by societal expectations or searching for the courage to bridge a seemingly impossible divi
Ages 14–18
The Polar Pledge
Sophie Brown
For the child concerned about climate change or wanting to protect wildlife. A gentle introduction to environmental stew
Ages 4–8
Liplap's Wish
Jonathan London
While building a rabbit out of snow, little Liplap wishes his late grandmother could be there to see his winter creation
Ages 4–8
Here I Am
Patti Kim
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a big move or struggling to find their place in a new community. A wordless journey
Ages 5–9
Dinosaurs and All that Rubbish
Michael Foreman
Dinosaurs are stomping all over the Earth to save it from a mess! This classic fable shows why protecting our environmen
Ages 4–8
Where Giants Hide
Mij Kelly
A young girl ventures out on a magical quest to find the fairies, mermaids, and giants she fears have vanished from the
Ages 4–8
The Circles in the Sky #2
A Voice in the Storm
Karl James Mountford
For children who feel overwhelmed by worry or sadness and need help finding the words to share their feelings with someo
Ages 4–8
Desiderata: Words for Life
Max Ehrmann
Go placidly amid the noise and haste. This famous poem offers timeless wisdom on finding peace and belonging as a child
Ages 5–18
The World's Weirdest, Wackiest True Sports Stories #2
The Greatest Moments in Sports
Len Berman
History's most incredible sports underdogs, from a horse named Upset to the Miracle on Ice, prove that anything is possi
Ages 8–12
President Barack Obama: The Road from Childhood to the White House
Shelia P. Moses
For the child curious about how a kid from Hawaii grew up to lead a nation: this biography highlights the power of educa
Ages 8–12
Follow the Star A Christmas Pop-Up Journey
Andy Mansfield
Diorama-style pop-up scenes and gentle rhyming text track the Christmas star as it glows over different corners of the w
Ages 2–5
The Glass Angels
Susan Hill
Tilly looks forward to a quiet Christmas with her mother in their attic apartment until a sudden accident puts their hol
Ages 8–12
Knocking on Windows
Jeannine Atkins
Reeling from a heavy trauma, a young writer finds the courage to speak back to the world through letter-poems addressed
Ages 14–18
A Christmas Carol #2
A Christmas Carol: The Second Verse
Mark J. Newbery
For those grappling with the heavy weight of losing a sibling or feeling like their life has lost its purpose, this tale
Ages 12–18
