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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,252 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1944 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Essential Maps for the Lost
Deb Caletti
For teens grappling with the heavy weight of a parent's suicide or the haunting questions left behind after witnessing a
Ages 14–18
On Thin Ice
Michael Northrop
For the child who feels like an outsider because of their body or family life. This story finds hope in creativity and t
Ages 8–12
Private Captain: A Story of Gettysburg
Marty Crisp
Walking through the turmoil of 1863 Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Ben and his loyal dog Captain search for a brother los
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
970 books
The Sun Is Also a Star
Nicola Yoon
With only twelve hours left before her family is deported, cynical Natasha meets a dreamer named Daniel who is determine
Ages 13–18
Scat: The Incredible Science of Wildlife Poop
Anita Sanchez
Animal droppings are scientific goldmines that help researchers track endangered tigers, regrow forests, and understand
Ages 8–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Ariana Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about the future, this rhythmic exploration of careers encourages bi
Ages 3–7
In the Keep of Time #3
The Mists of Time
Margaret J. Anderson
In a peaceful future Scotland, a gentle society must protect their way of life when they are suddenly faced with visitor
Ages 9–13
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
Michael Morpurgo
A grandmother’s diary reveals her wartime childhood in England, where soldiers prepared for D-Day and a lost cat named T
Ages 8–12
They Had a Dream: The Civil Rights Struggle from Frederick Douglass to Malcolm X
Jules Archer
The fight for justice comes to life through the stories of Frederick Douglass, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr., a
Ages 10–14
These Stolen Lives
Sharada Keats
Survival in a colonized world means paying for the right to live. Mora must risk everything at the Life Registry to save
Ages 14–18
The Clockwork Three
Matthew J. Kirby
Giuseppe, Frederick, and Hannah are brought together by mystery, their lives interlocking like clockwork gears as they s
Ages 9–12
Everyone Feels
Everyone Feels Sad Sometimes
Marcie Aboff
For children processing big emotions, this gentle guide validates feelings of sadness while providing practical ways to
Ages 4–8
The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts #2
The End of the World and Beyond
Avi
For the child grappling with big questions about fairness and perseverance when life feels stacked against them.
Ages 8–12
Our Universe #8
Where Are the Aliens? The Search for Life Beyond Earth
Stacy McAnulty
For the curious child who stares at the stars and wonders if anyone is looking back. This science-packed guide explores
Ages 8–12
An Appetite for Miracles
Laekan Zea Kemp
Two Mexican American teenagers navigate the delicate rhythms of family, young love, and social justice in a moving story
Ages 14–18
Wearing My Mother's Heart
Sophia Thakur
For the teen navigating the transition to adulthood who needs to hear that their voice, their heritage, and their evolvi
Ages 14–18
What Could I Be?
What Could Riley Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and is beginning to ask what they will be when they grow up.
Ages 2–5
Got Issues Much? Celebrities Share Their Traumas and Triumphs
Randi Reisfeld, Marie Morreale
Got Issues Much?: Celebrities Share Their Traumas and Triumphs
Ages 10–15
The Loose Ends List
Carrie Firestone
Maddie boards a luxury cruise ship expecting a summer of fun, only to face the bittersweet reality of her grandmother's
Ages 14–18
Stars of Today #2
Lupita Nyong'o
Stephanie Watson
For the child who loves the spotlight or needs to see that their unique beauty and heritage are their greatest strengths
Ages 8–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Emily Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and is beginning to wonder what they'll do when they grow up. A sweet exploratio
Ages 3–7
A Christmas Carousel
Francesca Crespi
For families looking to start a tactile holiday tradition, this intricate pop-up book transforms the Nativity story into
Ages 3–10
What Could Ruby Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about the future. Ruby explores exciting jobs through rhyme, showing
Ages 2–5
Ode to a Bad Day
Chelsea Lin Wallace
Soggy cereal and stubbed toes become dramatic, rhyming odes in this hilarious look at how the littlest annoyances can tu
Ages 3–7
