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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
13+
Green Angel #2
Green Witch
Alice Hoffman
Sixteen-year-old Green must find the strength to record the stories of her broken village while seeking out other women
Ages 12–17
Ice Story: Shackleton's Lost Expedition
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
When the Endurance is crushed by Antarctic ice, Shackleton and his crew must survive a harrowing trek across frozen seas
Ages 8–12
An Island of Our Own
Sally Nicholls
Three siblings on the brink of foster care follow a trail of mysterious photographs left by their great-aunt to find a l
Ages 9–12
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970 books
Global
Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin
From the Indian Ocean to the Canadian Arctic, Sami and Suki face a changing world as rising tides and melting ice threat
Ages 8–14
Who Will Be My Valentine This Year?
Jerry Pallotta
Hippo is on a mission to find a Valentine, but every animal she meets has a reason why they aren't a match. Will she fin
Ages 3–7
What Coco Can Do
Maribeth Boelts
Coco doesn't herd cattle or act in movies, but he has a special talent for cuddling. He uses his gentle spirit to help p
Ages 4–8
If I See You Again Tomorrow
Robbie Couch
Clark’s life is a repetitive loop of the same dull day until he meets Beau, a connection that finally breaks through the
Ages 14–18
Liza #2
Liza's Star Wish
Diane Stevens
Fourteen-year-old Liza spends a quiet summer in Texas confronting the weight of her sister’s death and the changing ties
Ages 11–15
Paper Bird
Maretha Maartens
Two different families share one small house, navigating the daily realities and emotional bonds of living in close quar
Ages 10–14
Elizabeth's Jamestown Colony Diary #2
The Starving Time
Patricia Hermes
Disease and hunger haunt the Jamestown settlement as Elizabeth Barker turns to her diary to document the struggle for su
Ages 7–10
Noah Saves Grandpa Mouse
Bobbicat
Grandpa Mouse shares his perspective on the great flood, showing what it was like for a tiny creature to find safety on
Ages 3–8
Magic Ponies #7
Circus Surprise
Sue Bentley
When nobody shows up to the family circus, Jessie fears the worst—until a magical spotted pony named Comet arrives from
Ages 6–9
The Legend of the Poinsettia
Tomie dePaola
A young girl named Lucida fears she has no gift for the Christmas procession until a miraculous bloom transforms her hum
Ages 4–8
Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix #6
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin
Karen is turning another year older and having two different parties, but she wishes her parents could put aside their d
Ages 7–10
When the Stars Lead to You
Ronni Davis
Devon’s senior year plans are upended when her first love suddenly reappears, bringing back memories of one magical summ
Ages 14–18
Captured History
Lake Placid Miracle
Blake Hoena
A ragtag group of amateur American hockey players attempts to defeat the world's most dominant team in this thrilling tr
Ages 8–14
Martín de Porres: The Rose in the Desert
Gary D. Schmidt
Follow the inspiring life of Saint Martín de Porres as he uses faith and perseverance to overcome the hardships of racia
Ages 6–10
Owen & Mzee #2
The Language of Friendship
Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu
An orphaned young hippo and a 130-year-old tortoise find comfort in one another as their improbable and famous bond cont
Ages 4–9
Symphony for a Broken Orchestra: How Philadelphia Collected Sounds to Save Music
Amy Ignatow
When Philadelphia's school instruments were too broken to play, a community came together to prove that even a cracked v
Ages 5–9
Daddy & Me, Side by Side
Pierce Freelon
A camping trip filled with hiking and fishing brings back beautiful memories of a boy's grandfather as he spends time si
Ages 4–8
Wombat, the Reluctant Hero
Christian Trimmer
For children processing scary news about the environment or learning why helping others matters, even when it means step
Ages 4–8
Stay with Me
Paul Griffin
For teens navigating the weight of adult responsibilities, urban poverty, and the longing for connection when life feels
Ages 14–18
Zombie in Love #1
Zombie in Love
Kelly DiPucchio
Mortimer the zombie is lonely and looking for love, so he takes the ultimate leap and places a personal ad in the local
Ages 4–8
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story
Cathy Hapka
A daughter and father work together to heal an injured horse, holding onto a shared dream of crossing the finish line in
Ages 8–12
