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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
My First Book of Sports
My First Book of Basketball
Sports Illustrated Kids
Junior is a budding cartoonist leaving his reservation to attend an all-white high school. His diary captures the strugg
Ages 13–18
Refugee Boy
Benjamin Zephaniah
Fourteen-year-old Alem Kelo seeks safety and a new beginning in London after escaping the intense conflict between Ethio
Ages 12–16
The Legend of the Key #2
Pirates' Gold
Peter B. Dunfield
Step into the mystery of Oak Island's Money Pit, where generations of explorers have searched for legendary treasures an
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
Sweet 16 #9
All That Glitters
Ilse Wagner
For the child navigating a big family move or facing a difficult new environment. This historical journey explores findi
Ages 8–12
Pig-Heart Boy
Malorie Blackman
A teenage boy faces the physical and social realities of receiving a heart transplant in this gripping story of survival
Ages 10–14
The Jada Series #2
Jada's Parents Are Getting a Divorce
Melissa Anne Smith
For children navigating the confusion of a family split, this gentle story provides a safe space to process big changes
Ages 3–7
American Girl Historical Characters
Meet Caroline
Kathleen Ernst
For the child stepping into big responsibilities when a family member is away or in trouble. This story explores how cou
Ages 8–12
Being LGBTQ in America
LGBTQ Discrimination in America
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
Understanding the intersection of Black American culture and LGBTQ identity is essential to grasping the full story of e
Ages 11–18
Feelings Fairies #2
Angry Anna
Lucy Starr
For the child who feels lost in a world that seems unfair or overwhelming. This classic tale explores resilience and fin
Ages 10–18
Dear America #6
Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie
Kristiana Gregory
Chapped lips, blowing dust, and axle grease mark the grueling five-hundred-mile trek toward Oregon as the true dangers o
Ages 8–12
A Wish Novel
Starting From Scratch
Jazz Taylor
For the child feeling the weight of family worries, this story celebrates how creativity and grit can turn a stressful s
Ages 8–12
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
The Very First Christmas
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
The beloved Berenstain Bear family returns to share the classic story of the very first Christmas in this installment of
Ages 3–7
Sign of the Raven
Julie Hearn
A basement in modern London hides a portal to 1717, where Tom must help a group of fairy children while his own mother r
Ages 10–14
Big Book of Who
Big Book of Who: Women in Sports
Sports Illustrated Kids
For the young athlete who needs a boost of inspiration, this visual guide celebrates eighty legendary women who broke re
Ages 8–12
Tracy Beaker #1
The Story of Tracy Beaker
Jacqueline Wilson
Ten-year-old Tracy Beaker shares her heart-rending and funny story about living in a Children's Home while dreaming of f
Ages 8–12
Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers
Inspirational Football GOATS Stories
Harris Baker
Inspirational Football GOATS Stories
Ages 8–14
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears: When I Grow Up
Mike Berenstain
For the child who is starting to wonder what their future might hold. This gentle story explores different career paths
Ages 4–8
Pinkalicious
Pinkalicious and the New Teacher
Victoria Kann
For the child feeling nervous about a substitute or a change in their classroom routine. This story helps little ones na
Ages 4–8
Baby University #12
Climate Change for Babies
Chris Ferrie, Katherina Petrou
For parents who want to introduce the wonders of our planet and how we can care for it. This board book breaks down clim
Ages 0–3
Jazmin's Notebook
Nikki Grimes
For the teen navigating family instability who finds solace in a private journal. A lyrical look at resilience through 1
Ages 12–17
Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child wondering why a loved one must travel far for work, or navigating the bittersweet reality of a family memb
Ages 6–10
Dreamers
Yuyi Morales
A mother and child navigate a new country and find a sanctuary of stories and strength within the walls of a public libr
Ages 4–8
Ray Charles
Sharon Bell Mathis
For the child learning that big obstacles don't have to stop big dreams. Discover how a young boy's love for music helpe
Ages 7–10
Being Home
Traci Sorell
A Cherokee girl leaves the city behind to find a new rhythm and a sense of belonging among her community and ancestral l
Ages 4–8
