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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+
A Kid's Guide to the Presidents
John F. Kennedy
Jennifer L. Marks
Clear photographs and simple text trace the remarkable life and public service of America’s 35th president, John F. Kenn
Ages 5–8
The Books of Ember #3
The Prophet of Yonwood
Jeanne DuPrau
A town is gripped by a woman’s dark visions of fire, leaving young Nickie to hunt for hope in a world on the brink of a
Ages 9–13
King Alfred and the Ice Coffin
Kevin Crossley-Holland
For the child who needs to see that even the greatest leaders face moments of doubt and hardship, this cold-winter tale
Ages 7–10
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Teddy's Dream to Fly
Kate Kalysh
For the little dreamer who looks at the clouds and wonders 'what if.' A soothing rhythmic tale to help toddlers drift of
Ages 2–5
Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere
Julie T. Lamana
For the child grappling with the reality that life can change in an instant, this moving story explores finding bravery
Ages 8–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Natalie Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play dress-up and asks 'What will I be when I grow up?', this rhyming journey explores endles
Ages 3–7
What Could I Be?
What Could Maeve Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend, this rhythmic story celebrates the endless possibilities of who they might beco
Ages 2–6
Hip Cat
Jonathan London
Follow one cool cat on a big city journey to the San Francisco jazz scene as he chases his musical dreams with rhythm an
Ages 4–8
Dear America
Like the Willow Tree
Lois Lowry
For children navigating sudden loss or major life changes, this diary follows a young girl finding hope and community af
Ages 8–12
Immigration Story
Immigrants Who Led the Way
Danielle Smith-Llera
For the child curious about how different people shaped America, this collection of biographies celebrates the grit and
Ages 8–12
Ida Early #1
Ida Early Comes over the Mountain
Robert Burch
For children processing the loss of a parent or facing hard times, this story shows how a quirky, imaginative spirit can
Ages 8–12
The Tale of Despereaux
Kate DiCamillo
Despereaux Tilling is a tiny mouse with a giant heart who sets off on a perilous quest to rescue a human princess from v
Ages 7–12
Walt Whitman: Words for America
Barbara Kerley
Meet the poet who cared for soldiers on Civil War battlefields and captured the heartbeat of a growing nation through hi
Ages 7–12
Three Little Words
Ashley Rhodes-Courter
After nine years drifting through the foster care system, Ashley fights to overcome abusive homes and a revolving door o
Ages 12–18
The Invisible Dog
Dick King-Smith
For the child who longs for a pet but is told 'not yet,' this gentle story celebrates how a big imagination can make roo
Ages 7–10
All the Wind in the World
Samantha Mabry
Sarah Jac and James share a dangerous secret love on a cursed ranch in the dry Southwest, where one accident forces them
Ages 14–18
The Sparrow Will Fly
Dink Kearney
For the teen feeling trapped by expectations or a difficult home life, this story explores finding the courage to define
Ages 12–18
Pieces of a Girl
Stephanie Kuehnert
For the older teen navigating the darkness of toxic relationships, addiction, or trauma, finding hope through creative e
Ages 14–18
What Could I Be?
What Could Aaliyah Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders what they'll do when they grow up. This rhythmic story explores big
Ages 3–7
A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart
Zetta Elliott
A young boy moves through a whirlwind of anger, fear, and peace as he tries to heal after a tragedy strikes his communit
Ages 4–8
Trell
Dick Lehr
Thirteen-year-old Trell takes a stand for her father, enlisting a lawyer and a journalist to find the evidence that will
Ages 11–16
What Could I Be?
What Could Ivy Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about the future. This rhythmic journey through career dreams helps
Ages 3–7
Be You!
Peter H. Reynolds
Being your own work of art is a lifelong journey of curiosity, bravery, and persistence in this vibrant celebration of i
Ages 4–8
More Than This
Patrick Ness
For the teen grappling with existential questions or the weight of past mistakes. This profound story explores what it m
Ages 14–18
