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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
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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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
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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: Virginia's Civil War Diary #3
A Time to Dance
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
Geronimo Stilton #10
A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo
Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton desperately needs a break, but his relaxing trip turns into a flea-ridden disaster involving a room ful
Ages 7–10
The Stars at Oktober Bend
Glenda Millard
Lyrical voices carry this poignant story of two teens seeking connection and healing in a small riverside town after sur
Ages 14–18
Little Leaders
Follow Your Dreams, Little One
Vashti Harrison
For parents who want to inspire their little ones with real-life heroes. This gentle introduction to Black history shows
Ages 0–3
The Treasure of Topo-el-Bampo
Scott O'Dell
Two small burros are sold to a harsh silver mine, but they never forget their home and eventually undertake a brave miss
Ages 6–10
Sad, the Dog
Sandy Fussell
A lonely dog who calls himself Sad waits for someone to notice his gifts. Everything changes when a boy in a big truck s
Ages 4–8
Raj #2
Raj and the Best Vacation Ever!
Sebastien Braun
Raj and his dad set off for an amazing camping trip, but they soon find themselves dealing with heavy rain and a family
Ages 3–7
Beck
Mal Peet, Meg Rosoff
For the older teen navigating a difficult past. Beck's gritty journey from an abusive childhood to self-discovery explor
Ages 14–18
The Satori Chronicles #2
Stars, Hide Your Fires
Amy Sundberg
On the peaceful planet of Arbor, citizens can live forever as tree-like beings, but Sienna soon finds that even this uto
Ages 13–18
Heartland #10
Everything Changes
Lauren Brooke
While Ty waits in the hospital, Amy struggles to reach a wild mustang at Heartland and realizes how much she relies on h
Ages 9–13
Major Issues Facing Teenagers
Jean Odem
For parents and educators wanting to understand the hidden struggles of modern teens. These raw, first-person essays rev
Ages 14–18
Louie #2
The Trip
Ezra Jack Keats
A lonely boy builds a magic world inside a shoebox to feel closer to the friends he left behind in his old neighborhood.
Ages 4–8
Blast to the Past #6
King's Courage
Stacia Deutsch, Rhody Cohon
Four friends travel through time to the Civil Rights Movement to give Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the encouragement he ne
Ages 7–10
Anne of Green Gables #5
Anne's House of Dreams
L. M. Montgomery
Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe begin their new life together in a small cottage, facing the joys and heartaches of thei
Ages 12–18
