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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+
The Acrobat and the Angel
Mark Shannon
A young acrobat struggling to fit into a quiet monastery finds a way to honor his talent through one last miraculous per
Ages 5–9
True Tales of Survival #1
Lost at Sea! Tami Oldham Ashcroft's Story of Survival
Matt Doeden
For the child who needs to see that grit and quick thinking can overcome even the most overwhelming obstacles.
Ages 8–13
Two Weeks with the Queen
Morris Gleitzman
Colin is determined to save his brother by any means necessary, leading him on a hilarious and desperate quest to seek m
Ages 9–13
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970 books
Great Achievement Awards
Coretta Scott King and the Story Behind the Coretta Scott King Award
John Bankston
Witness the powerful legacy of a civil rights leader who established a prestigious award to champion the voices of Afric
Ages 8–12
Elvin and the Christmas Miracle
Barbara C. J.
For the child learning that the best parts of the holidays aren't found in a toy box, but in the kindness we show to oth
Ages 2–8
Soccer Stories #2
Soccer Star
Mina Javaherbin
A Brazilian boy chases his dreams on the pitch while his sister steps up to help the team secure a big win in this story
Ages 4–8
We Shall Overcome: Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Fred Powledge
For the young person asking big questions about fairness and justice: a powerful history of the brave people who fought
Ages 10–15
Bawshou Rescues the Sun
Allan Baillie, Chun-Chan Yeh
Bawshou sets out on a magical quest to defeat the King of the Devils and return the stolen sun to the sky in this mythic
Ages 5–9
1968: Today's Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution & Change
Marc Aronson, Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Protests erupt on four continents, political leaders are assassinated, and the world reaches a breaking point in this ac
Ages 12–18
Stamped
Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You
Sonja Cherry-Paul, Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi
For parents and kids ready to tackle the R-word, this guide explains how racist ideas began and how we can all work toge
Ages 7–12
Wish on a Unicorn
Karen Hesse
Maggie often feels the weight of caring for her younger sister Hannie, but a sudden crisis reveals the quiet magic in Ha
Ages 8–12
Personalized Name Kids Books
What Could Emery Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and is starting to wonder about their place in the wide world. A gentle explorat
Ages 3–7
What Could I Be?
What Could Evelyn Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the curious toddler who is beginning to notice the world of work, this sweet rhyme explores big dreams and the infin
Ages 2–5
Downtown Boy
Juan Felipe Herrera
Juanito travels through 1950s California with his migrant parents, searching for a sense of belonging while constantly m
Ages 8–12
When You Know What I Know
Sonja K. Solter
Tori carries a heavy secret after her uncle hurts her, struggling with anger and shame as she finds the courage to speak
Ages 10–14
Another Dimension of Us
Mike Albo
For teens searching for a sense of belonging while navigating their identity and the weight of history in an ever-changi
Ages 14–18
Right Where You Left Me
Calla Devlin
While her father is held hostage in Ukraine, seventeen-year-old Charlotte uses her photography to connect with her reser
Ages 12–18
What Could Gemma Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend, this rhyming story explores the exciting world of 'what if' as Gemma imagines a
Ages 2–5
Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp
Jerry Stanley
Dust Bowl migrant families in a federal labor camp refuse to give up on education, building a remarkable school for thei
Ages 9–14
What Could I Be?
What Could Florence Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about the future, this story celebrates the endless possibilities of
Ages 3–7
Something About America
Maria Testa
For the child grappling with being from two different worlds, this poetic story explores the complex journey of healing
Ages 10–14
When You Were Here
Daisy Whitney
After his mother passes away, Danny travels to Tokyo to see the city she loved and find a way through his grief with the
Ages 14–18
Hard Gold
Avi
For the child feeling the weight of family responsibility, this gritty journey explores the lengths one will go to prote
Ages 8–12
Goody Two-Shoes
John Newbery
Margery Meanwell starts with only one shoe, but her dedication and kind spirit lead her from poverty to becoming a succe
Ages 6–10
