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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
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Ophie's Ghosts #1
Ophie's Ghosts
Justina Ireland
For the child grappling with unfairness in the world, this haunting mystery uses a ghostly connection to explore systemi
Ages 8–12
His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg: Courage, Rescue, and Mystery During World War II
Louise Borden
The true account of Raoul Wallenberg’s heroic mission to save thousands of Hungarian Jews from Nazi camps is told throug
Ages 10–14
When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson
Pam Muñoz Ryan
For the child discovering that talent knows no color, this lyrical biography follows a gifted singer as she overcomes ra
Ages 6–10
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Missing Rose
Linda Newbery
Anna is determined to find her missing sister, Rose, but the search leads her into a tangle of family secrets that chang
Ages 12–18
Shark Teeth
Sherri Winston
For the child carrying the heavy weight of family secrets, food insecurity, or a parent's mental health struggles while
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 3–7
Boundless
Ismée Williams, Rebecca Balcárcel
For the teen navigating the beautiful complexity of their heritage, this anthology celebrates the many ways to be Latine
Ages 12–18
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
R Is for Rocket
Ray Bradbury
Step into a futuristic universe through seventeen classic stories that look at the wonder and strangeness of what lies b
Ages 12–18
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
Ages 4–8
Jamaica #5
Brianna, Jamaica, and the Dance of Spring
Juanita Havill
For the child learning to navigate sibling changes and the disappointment of missed opportunities when plans take an une
Ages 4–8
Gotcha Day!
Greg Murray
Celebrate the pure magic of the moment a shelter dog finds its forever home through photography that captures true happi
Ages 2–18
The Little Fox
The Little Fox Who Reached the Stars
Peaches Murphy
For the child who feels small in a big world and needs encouragement to chase their biggest, most impossible-seeming dre
Ages 3–7
The Fairy Tale Series
Briar Rose
Jane Yolen
Folklore and dark history collide as the classic Sleeping Beauty tale provides a path for a young woman to uncover her g
Ages 14–18
The First American Slaves: The History and Abolition of Slavery
Baby Professor
Abolitionists fought for freedom from the colonial era through the Civil War, leading to the landmark Thirteenth Amendme
Ages 6–10
All Black Children
Tyrique Rowe
Five lucky children win a golden ticket into Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. Young Charlie Bucket enters a w
Ages 7–11
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
Ages 12–18
Wanting Mor
Rukhsana Khan
Abandoned in a busy Kabul marketplace, Jameela must rely on her faith and the memory of her mother to find the strength
Ages 10–14
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
Ages 8–12
The Last Dragon Chronicles #4
The Fire Eternal
Chris d'Lacey
As dragons awaken and ice caps melt, young Alexa must use her mysterious abilities to battle rising evil and protect the
Ages 9–14
Where Once There Was a Wood
Denise Fleming
For the child noticing new houses replacing the trees nearby. This gentle story helps kids process the loss of local hab
Ages 4–9
America, My New Home
Monica Gunning
A young girl moves from Jamaica to New York, using poetry to process her homesickness and her wonder at seeing snow and
Ages 6–10
The Memory Book #1
The Memory Book
Joanna Rowland
For the child who is navigating the difficult emotions of losing a loved one and needs a gentle way to keep their spirit
Ages 4–8
Aleutian Sparrow
Karen Hesse
An Aleut girl witnesses the forced relocation of her people during World War II in this moving story told through sequen
Ages 10–14
