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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+
Sarny #2
Sarny: A Life Remembered
Gary Paulsen
Sarny carries the gift of literacy through the Civil War and beyond, dedicating her long life to teaching others and cla
Ages 12–17
The Warm Place
Nancy Farmer
Captured and taken far from home, a young giraffe joins forces with a runaway boy and street-smart animal friends to fin
Ages 8–12
Geronimo Stilton #49
Surf's Up, Geronimo!
Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton’s dream of a relaxing beach vacation disappears when he checks into a crumbling hotel instead of a luxu
Ages 7–10
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Mama One, Mama Two
Patricia MacLachlan
A young child finds comfort and care with a foster family while waiting for her own mother to get well and bring her hom
Ages 4–8
Quaky Cat #2
Quaky Cat Helps Out
Diana Noonan
Quaky Cat wanders the changing streets of Christchurch to find his homeless friends a safe place to stay as the city beg
Ages 3–7
Who Was?
Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Bonnie Bader, Who HQ
At just twenty-five years old, Dr. King began a journey of nonviolent protest and peaceful leadership that would change
Ages 8–12
For Freedom: The Story of a French Spy
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
While training to be an opera singer in occupied France, a brave teenager uses her travels to gather vital secrets for t
Ages 10–14
Marly's Ghost
David Levithan
After his girlfriend Marly dies, Ben is haunted by spirits who lead him through a series of Valentine's Days to help him
Ages 12–18
Bird
Angela Johnson
Bird journeys to Alabama in search of her stepfather, discovering a new sense of belonging through the unexpected friend
Ages 12–16
Hair Love
Matthew A. Cherry
Zuri knows her beautiful hair has a mind of its own, but when Daddy steps in to style it for a big day, they both celebr
Ages 3–8
At No. 6 Chelsea Walk #6
Andie's Moon
Linda Newbery
In 1969, as astronauts head for the moon, young artist Andie wonders if the magic of her paintings will change forever o
Ages 9–12
What Was?
What Was the San Francisco Earthquake?
Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler, Who HQ
The ground buckles and fires roar through 500 city blocks as San Francisco faces the massive 1906 quake and begins a mir
Ages 8–12
Can We Save the Tiger?
Martin Jenkins
Stunning portraits of tigers and other rare creatures show the beauty of the wild and explain how human choices can help
Ages 6–10
Legacy of Orïsha #1
Children of Blood and Bone
Tomi Adeyemi
Magic used to hum in the soil of Orïsha until a ruthless king took everything away, leaving Zélie one last chance to bri
Ages 14–18
Lolo's Light
Liz Garton Scanlon
Grief and guilt collide for Millie after a tragic night babysitting, leading her on a poignant, honest journey toward fi
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Was Harriet Tubman?
Yona Zeldis McDonough
Trapped in slavery and hunted by overseers, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom alone before returning to lead others on t
Ages 8–12
Elephant & Piggie #7
Are You Ready to Play Outside?
Mo Willems
A sudden rainstorm threatens to ruin outdoor playtime, forcing best friends Elephant and Piggie to find a creative way t
Ages 4–8
Willy and Max: A Holocaust Story
Amy Littlesugar
A special painting connects two boys in Belgium during World War II, keeping their friendship alive even after they are
Ages 6–10
What Was?
What Was the Great Depression?
Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ
Learn how the 1929 stock market crash led to a decade of Hoovervilles and job lines, forever changing the way families l
Ages 8–12
Deadville
Ron Koertge
While mourning his sister, sixteen-year-old Ryan meets a hospital patient who claims to see the dead, forcing him to fac
Ages 14–18
Little Vehicles #2
Little Plane
Taro Gomi
Soar over muddy hills and tall trees with a determined little pilot who faces every bumpy landing with a positive attitu
Ages 0–3
The Chronicles of Faerie #2
The Summer King
O.R. Melling
Guided by a mysterious cluricaun, Laurel ventures into the legendary realm of Faerie to rescue a twin sister she once be
Ages 12–18
Ponyella #1
Ponyella
Laura Numeroff, Nate Evans
With help from a magical fairy godmare, a clever pony named Ponyella finally gets the chance to show off her best tricks
Ages 4–8
Far from Xanadu
Julie Anne Peters
Life in a small Kansas town is predictable for Mike until the arrival of Xanadu, a girl who is everything Mike isn't, sp
Ages 14–18
