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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,575 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
691 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Once Upon America
Beautiful Land
Nancy Antle
Twelve-year-old Annie Mae races across the Oklahoma Territory with her family to claim a new home and a fresh start afte
Ages 7–10
In the Shadow of the Pali
Lisa Cindrich
Sent into exile due to leprosy, a young girl discovers that even in the darkest shadows of the Pali, there is room for h
Ages 11–16
Freedom Ship
Doreen Rappaport
For children discovering the weight of history and the power of courage. This suspenseful true story follows a family's
Ages 6–10
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Usborne Lift-the-Flap
Looking After Our Planet
Katie Daynes
The Earth is perfectly balanced for life, but modern habits are putting it at risk; learn how protecting forests and oce
Ages 5–9
Noah's Garden
Mo Johnson
For children processing the stress of a family medical crisis, this gentle story shows how imagination can provide a san
Ages 4–8
The Circles in the Sky #1
The Circles in the Sky
Karl James Mountford
When Fox finds a bird that will not move or sing, a small moth helps him understand how life and light are reflected in
Ages 4–8
The Legend of the Bluebonnet
Tomie dePaola
This beloved Comanche legend tells the story of a young girl whose selfless act brought the beautiful bluebonnets to the
Ages 4–9
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
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
My America #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 Graphic Novels #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
