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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+
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
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
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
Baby Professor
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 Fire Eternal (The Last Dragon Chronicles, #4)
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
Baby Professor
Let's Make a Trade!
Baby Professor
For the curious learner interested in how leaders shape our world. This biography introduces children to the inspiring j
Ages 7–10
What's the Matter With the Weather
Sigal Adler
For parents and older teens navigating the quiet hum of anxiety about our changing planet. This story explores how to fi
Ages 15–18
Notable Native People
Adrienne Keene
Meet Indigenous artists, activists, and scientists who changed the world. This collection features both historical icons
Ages 10–18
First Step Nonfiction: Holidays
Juneteenth
Robin Nelson
For the child curious about why we celebrate in June, this simple introduction explains the history of Juneteenth and th
Ages 4–7
Borderless
Jennifer De Leon
Terror strikes the MS Achille Lauro when four men hijack the ocean liner, leading to a harrowing international crisis an
Ages 14–18
Step into Reading
The Trail of Tears
Joseph Bruchac
Follow the 1,200-mile journey of the Cherokee people as they fought for their land and were forced into a new settlement
Ages 6–9
Girls Resist!
KaeLyn Rich
For the teen who sees unfairness in the world and wants to take action. This handbook provides practical tools for organ
Ages 12–18
Cargo
Adèle Tariel
For the child questioning why some people must leave their homes, this story follows Leo as he discovers the human reali
Ages 9–13
Way a Door Closes, The
Hope Anita Smith
Thirteen-year-old C.J. watches his family change and his father leave in this moving collection of poems about pride, lo
Ages 10–14
Home of the Brave: An American History Book for Kids
Brooke Khan
A girl is imprisoned in a high tower for seven years and must survive on her wits in this fantasy retelling based on a B
Ages 8–12
