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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,575 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
691 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Wonder Show
Hannah Barnaby
Amidst the dust and dazzle of a 1930s circus, a determined teenager searches for her missing father within a world of mu
Ages 12–17
Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx
Jonah Winter
Growing up in a poor Bronx neighborhood with many hardships, young Sonia worked with tireless determination to eventuall
Ages 4–9
Satchel Paige
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Satchel Paige made history as the first African American to pitch in a Major League World Series, defying the unfair lim
Ages 6–10
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
Super Sammy! (A Tale For Type 1 Superheroes)
Josh Hall
For children navigating a new Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis, this empowering story transforms medical management into a set
Ages 3–8
Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain
Russell Freedman
The poems etched into detention cell walls reveal the hidden history of one million Asian immigrants who passed through
Ages 10–14
A Classic Christmas Treasury
Carolyn Sherwin Bailey, Charles Dickens, Clement C Moore, Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffman, Frances Jenkins Olcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Helen G Ricks, Leslie Pinckney Hill, O Henry
For families looking to slow down and embrace the holiday spirit through timeless stories and poems that celebrate the m
Ages 5–12
That Dog is Friendly
Karen Baxter, Nancy Hatch
For the child grappling with why some lives seem harder than others. This classic exploration of justice and belonging h
Ages 10–18
Tadpole
Ruth White
Three sisters and their mother open their Kentucky home to an abused cousin in 1955, risking everything they have to kee
Ages 9–13
Everett Anderson #7
Everett Anderson's Goodbye
Lucille Clifton
For a child struggling with the heavy, confusing stages of grief after the loss of a parent. This gentle verse follows a
Ages 4–8
Allie Meets the Nevers #1
Allie Meets the Nevers
Keli Gooch
For the child having a 'bad day' where everything feels wrong. Help your little one name and face the pesky negative tho
Ages 4–8
Dad, Are We Moving?
Bryson Clark
For the child feeling anxious about leaving behind their familiar home and routine. This gentle story helps little ones
Ages 3–7
Dear Canada #21
Prisoners in the Promised Land
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
Significant moments in Canadian history, from internment camps to rebellions, come to life through the personal diaries
Ages 9–14
Tree Lady
H. Joseph Hopkins
After growing up in the lush forests of California, Kate Sessions arrives in a dry desert town and decides to plant the
Ages 4–9
Tales of Young Americans
Pappy's Handkerchief
Devin Scillian
After his father is injured during the 1889 Oklahoma land rush, young Moses must find the strength to continue the famil
Ages 6–10
Cricket Biographies for Kids
Shayne Lambie
For the young sports fan curious about Australia's rich athletic history and the First Nations stars who have dominated
Ages 7–12
Strong Girls in History
Susan B Katz
For the child who needs a boost of confidence, these true stories of brave women show that anyone can change the world t
Ages 6–9
Whirligig
Paul Fleischman
To seek redemption after a tragic accident, a teenager travels across the country building unique whirligigs to honor a
Ages 12–18
25 Prophet Stories for Kids
Soufiane Graoui
For parents seeking to introduce their children to the stories of the prophets in a way that emphasizes character, faith
Ages 6–12
Prairies
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Tall grasses and hidden wildlife come to life through detailed photos that reveal the vital importance of protecting our
Ages 6–10
Wishing upon the Same Stars
Jacquetta Nammar Feldman
For the child navigating a new move and wondering how to bridge the gap between their family's heritage and a friend's d
Ages 8–12
I Survived Graphic Novels #3
The Nazi Invasion, 1944
Lauren Tarshis
For the child curious about history's hardest moments and the incredible courage it takes to survive when the world feel
Ages 8–12
There's No I in Can't- I CAN
Coretta Johnson
For the child who feels discouraged when things don't go right the first time. This empowering story helps young readers
Ages 4–8
The Butterfly
Patricia Polacco
For the child grappling with the concept of moral courage and standing up for others during difficult times when the wor
Ages 7–11
Wings of an Eagle
Billy Mills, Donna Janell Bowman
For the child needing inspiration to keep going when things feel unfair or difficult, this story of an Oglala Lakota run
Ages 4–8
