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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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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 HQ
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
Who HQ
What Was the Great Depression?
Janet B. Pascal
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
Every Falling Star
Sungju Lee, Susan Elizabeth McClelland
For the teenager seeking a deeper understanding of global crises, this memoir offers a powerful look at survival, grit,
Ages 12–18
Hank the Cowdog #34
Slim's Goodbye
John R. Erickson
Hard times on the ranch force Slim the cowboy to pack his bags, leading to an unexpected road trip adventure for his loy
Ages 8–12
Chicken and Cat #1
Chicken and Cat
Sara Varon
When the fast-paced life of the big city makes Cat feel down, Chicken finds creative and colorful ways to bring joy back
Ages 3–7
Because I Had a Teacher
Kobi Yamada
Celebrate the mentors who help children see their own potential. A gentle, poetic tribute to the teachers and coaches wh
Ages 4–8
My Thirteenth Winter
Samantha Abeel
Struggling with locker combinations and math classes feels impossible until a diagnosis of dyscalculia changes how one g
Ages 11–18
Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman
Reeve Lindbergh
Bessie Coleman travels from the cotton fields of Texas to the open skies in this rhyming account of the first African Am
Ages 4–9
Sulwe
Lupita Nyong'o
Sulwe feels different because her skin is the color of midnight, but a journey through the stars helps her see her own u
Ages 4–8
Paper Things
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Ari and her brother Gage are couch surfing and sneaking into shelters to stay together, all while Ari fights to keep her
Ages 10–14
I Survived Graphic Novels #4
The Attacks of September 11, 2001
Lauren Tarshis
Lucas takes a train to New York City to talk to his hero, but he arrives just as a bright September morning turns into a
Ages 8–12
Fable for the End of the World #1
Fable for the End of the World
Ava Reid
For teens grappling with the weight of expectations and the desire to break free from systems that feel rigged against t
Ages 14–18
My America #3
A Time to Dance: Virginia's Civil War Diary
Mary Pope Osborne
Moving to New York City just after the Civil War, Virginia uses her diary to document her life and her growing dreams of
Ages 8–12
