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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
13+
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
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970 books
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
What Could I Be?
What Could Annie Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play dress up and ask "what do I want to be when I grow up?" this story celebrates big dreams
Ages 3–6
Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
Vera B. Williams
For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's absence, this moving verse novel explores how two sisters lea
Ages 7–11
Hispanic Star #6
Selena Gomez
Claudia Romo Edelman, Karla Arenas Valenti
For the child who loves the spotlight or struggles with big emotions, this biography follows Selena Gomez's rise to star
Ages 8–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Olive Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the preschooler who loves to play pretend and asks 'what will I be when I grow up?' this rhyming story celebrates th
Ages 2–5
Gateway Biographies #1
Barack Obama
Michael Burgan
For the child curious about leadership and modern history, this visual biography introduces the path and presidency of t
Ages 8–12
If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility
Charles Waters, Irene Latham
For children who need help seeing the magic in ordinary life, this collection explores how 'best days' come in many form
Ages 8–12
The Liddy Family #3
The White Horse Trick
Kate Thompson
In a future Ireland ravaged by climate change, JJ must enter the fairy realm of Tir na n'Og to confront a warlord causin
Ages 12–17
The Wonderling
Mira Bartók
Arthur, a shy, fox-like orphan with only one ear, wanders through a world of rogues and heroes to find his true destiny
Ages 8–12
Five Children and It #3
The Story of the Amulet
E. Nesbit
For siblings navigating the worry of parents being far away, this classic adventure proves that courage and curiosity ca
Ages 8–12
This Is Your Time
Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges recounts her historic walk into an all-white school at age six and invites the next generation to continue
Ages 7–12
This Is What Happy Looks Like
Jennifer E. Smith
For teens navigating the complexities of digital privacy and the pressure of public expectations while seeking a connect
Ages 12–18
Charmed Life #1
My Secret Guide to Paris
Lisa Schroeder
For the child navigating the heavy fog of grief after losing a grandparent, this journey through Paris offers a path tow
Ages 8–12
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
Wheel Wizards
Matt Christopher
After a spinal injury changes everything, an athlete discovers the fast-paced world of wheelchair basketball and finds h
Ages 8–12
Freedom Riders
Ann Bausum
Young activists board buses to challenge injustice, showing how John Lewis and others risked everything for civil rights
Ages 10–14
Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea
Ashley Herring Blake
For the child navigating the waves of grief after losing a parent, this moving story explores how to find magic and heal
Ages 8–12
Happiness Is . . .
My Christmas Wish for You
Lisa Swerling, Ralph Lazar
A warm collection of seasonal wishes that focuses on the spirit of togetherness and the magic of shared holiday moments
Ages 3–6
Jim's Lion
Russell Hoban
Jim is terrified of his upcoming surgery, but a kind nurse helps him find the bravery he needs by looking deep into his
Ages 7–12
An American Tail
Little Lost Fievel
Michael Teitelbaum
For the child who feels small in a big world or is navigating a major move, this story offers comfort during moments of
Ages 3–7
Coolies
Yin
Two brothers travel to the United States to face the immense challenge of building the transcontinental railroad in sear
Ages 6–11
Charles Dickens and the Street Children of London
Andrea Warren
Step into the slums and workhouses of Victorian London to see how Charles Dickens used his writing to fight for the righ
Ages 10–14
