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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,573 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
690 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Creation #1
Tales of Goodly Might
Eric K. Barnum
Knights, angels, and fallen paladins clash in the Forsaken Isles as heroes face elder gods and seek redemption in a worl
Ages 10–14
True Ballerz
LeBron James
Chris Johnson
Witness how a boy from Akron used grit and heart to become a basketball legend, delivering a historic championship to hi
Ages 8–12
Metal Fish, Falling Snow
Cath Moore
For the teen processing the sudden loss of a parent while trying to find where they belong in a world that feels both be
Ages 13–18
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The Fault in Our Stars
John Green
For teens grappling with the weight of a serious diagnosis or seeking a deep, philosophical look at love and loss in the
Ages 14–18
The Wolves of Yellowstone: A Rewilding Story
Catherine Barr
After sixty years of absence, fourteen wolves are brought back to Yellowstone National Park to help restore the balance
Ages 5–9
A Game of Fox & Squirrels
Jenn Reese
For the child learning to navigate complex family dynamics after a crisis, this story offers a magical way to process th
Ages 8–12
Bowl Full of Peace, A: A True Story
Caren Stelson
Amidst the devastation of war in Japan, a grandmother’s ceramic bowl survives the wreckage to become a powerful symbol o
Ages 6–11
Mud Flat #1
Heat Wave at Mud Flat
James Stevenson
Sweltering heat has the animals of Mud Flat desperate for a breeze, but even a paid rainmaker can't seem to help until n
Ages 6–9
Making a Friend
Alison McGhee
For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet nature of change, this gentle story shows how something loved can sta
Ages 4–8
Pockets
Jennifer Armstrong
A mysterious village tailor sews enchanted scenes into plain pockets, bringing unexpected wonder and transformation to t
Ages 4–8
Puffin Chapters
Seal Island School
Susan Bartlett
For the child who loves their small community and wants to make a big difference. Pru fights to save her island's tiny s
Ages 7–9
While You Are Away
Eileen Spinelli
Honest feelings of missing someone take center stage as three children share what it is like when a parent is far away f
Ages 4–8
Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression
Kate Lied
A struggling family journeys to Idaho during the Great Depression, finding strength and unity while working together in
Ages 4–8
Awake in the World
Jason Gurley
In a California town shadowed by oil rigs, Zach meets the star-gazing Vanessa and begins to imagine a future beyond the
Ages 14–18
The Danger of Small Things
Caryl Lewis
In a world where art and love are forbidden, fourteen-year-old Jess uses smuggled paints to spark a revolution against a
Ages 12–17
Secret Agent #1
Secret Agent
Robyn Freedman Spizman, Mark Johnston
High schooler Kyle Parker launches a secret mission with his friends to get his father's novel published and mend his pa
Ages 10–14
It's Really Christmas
Lillian Hoban
A selfless mouse born in the attic decorations risks everything to save his community, hoping for one chance to finally
Ages 4–8
Because Amelia Smiled
David Ezra Stein
One little girl’s skip down a New York street starts a beautiful chain reaction of kindness that travels all the way to
Ages 4–8
Heartland #5
Come What May
Lauren Brooke
While struggling with her sister’s attempt to find their estranged father, Amy finds healing and hope while caring for a
Ages 9–14
Red-Dirt Jessie #2
Spotting the Leopard
Anna Myers
H.J. works to help his sister become a vet while tracking a leopard that escaped from the Oklahoma City zoo during the G
Ages 8–12
Cloud Tea Monkeys
Mal Peet, Elspeth Graham
When her mother falls ill, young Shenaz finds an unexpected alliance with the wild monkeys who gather a rare, precious g
Ages 6–10
How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball
David Shannon
Spring vanishes from America after a tyrant outlaws baseball, leaving it up to young Georgie Radbourn to save the season
Ages 5–10
Scaredy Squirrel #10
You're on Your Way!
Mélanie Watt
An enthusiastic, slightly over-the-top bunny cheers you on through your biggest achievements while making a very funny c
Ages 4–8
Over the Moon
Natalie Lloyd
In a world where starlight was once woven into cloth, twelve-year-old Mallie enters a dangerous flying horse competition
Ages 8–12
