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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,252 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs669 books

4–7 yrs2382 books

8–11 yrs1944 books

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Cover of Shark Teeth

For the child carrying the heavy weight of family secrets, food insecurity, or a parent's mental health struggles while

Cover of I'll See You when the Moon is Full

I'll See You when the Moon is Full

Susi Gregg Fowler

When Abe’s father leaves for a trip, a simple promise keeps them connected: they will be together again by the time the

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Ismée Williams, Rebecca Balcárcel

For the teen navigating the beautiful complexity of their heritage, this anthology celebrates the many ways to be Latine

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12–18 yrs

970 books

The Montmaray Journals #3

The FitzOsbornes at War

Michelle Cooper

For the teen processing the weight of world events, this diary follows an exiled royal family finding their footing and

Ages 14–18

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R Is for Rocket

Step into a futuristic universe through seventeen classic stories that look at the wonder and strangeness of what lies b

Cover of Ocean Meets Sky

Ocean Meets Sky

Terry Fan, Eric Fan

Finn journeys toward the magical horizon where whales soar through the clouds and castles float on the waves, just like

Cover of Brianna, Jamaica, and the Dance of Spring

Brianna, Jamaica, and the Dance of Spring

For the child learning to navigate sibling changes and the disappointment of missed opportunities when plans take an une

Cover of Gotcha Day!

Celebrate the pure magic of the moment a shelter dog finds its forever home through photography that captures true happi

Cover of The Little Fox Who Reached the Stars

The Little Fox Who Reached the Stars

For the child who feels small in a big world and needs encouragement to chase their biggest, most impossible-seeming dre

Cover of Briar Rose

The Fairy Tale Series

Folklore and dark history collide as the classic Sleeping Beauty tale provides a path for a young woman to uncover her g

Cover of The First American Slaves: The History and Abolition of Slavery

The First American Slaves: The History and Abolition of Slavery

Abolitionists fought for freedom from the colonial era through the Civil War, leading to the landmark Thirteenth Amendme

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All Black Children

Five lucky children win a golden ticket into Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. Young Charlie Bucket enters a w

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Ibtisam Barakat Memoirs #1

Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood

Ibtisam Barakat

Childhood memories of refugee life and simple school joys surface as a young woman journeys through a West Bank checkpoi

Cover of Wanting Mor

Abandoned in a busy Kabul marketplace, Jameela must rely on her faith and the memory of her mother to find the strength

Cover of Rosa, Sola

Carmela Martino

Grief and longing collide for young Rosa in 1966 Chicago as she navigates the quiet, painful aftermath of a family trage

Cover of The Fire Eternal

The Last Dragon Chronicles #4

The Fire Eternal

As dragons awaken and ice caps melt, young Alexa must use her mysterious abilities to battle rising evil and protect the

Cover of Where Once There Was a Wood

Where Once There Was a Wood

For the child noticing new houses replacing the trees nearby. This gentle story helps kids process the loss of local hab

Cover of America, My New Home

America, My New Home

A young girl moves from Jamaica to New York, using poetry to process her homesickness and her wonder at seeing snow and

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The Memory Book #1

The Memory Book

For the child who is navigating the difficult emotions of losing a loved one and needs a gentle way to keep their spirit

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Aleutian Sparrow

An Aleut girl witnesses the forced relocation of her people during World War II in this moving story told through sequen

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Let's Make a Trade!

For the curious learner interested in how leaders shape our world. This biography introduces children to the inspiring j

Cover of What's the Matter With the Weather

What's the Matter With the Weather

For parents and older teens navigating the quiet hum of anxiety about our changing planet. This story explores how to fi

Cover of Notable Native People

Notable Native People

Meet Indigenous artists, activists, and scientists who changed the world. This collection features both historical icons

Cover of Juneteenth

First Step Nonfiction: Holidays

For the child curious about why we celebrate in June, this simple introduction explains the history of Juneteenth and th