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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+
Year of the Jungle
Suzanne Collins
First grade feels like a jungle for Suzy as she waits for postcards from her father in Vietnam and wonders when he will
Ages 4–8
The Circuit
La mariposa
Francisco Jiménez
Starting first grade is hard for Francisco, who only speaks Spanish, until a quiet caterpillar in the classroom helps hi
Ages 6–9
The Roman Mysteries #7
The Enemies of Jupiter
Caroline Lawrence
For the child grappling with the pressure of high expectations or the heavy weight of family secrets while trying to nav
Ages 9–13
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
Birds on Wishbone Street
Suzanne Del Rizzo
A shared fascination with birds helps Maureen and a young refugee from Syria find common ground and build a beautiful ne
Ages 4–8
March On Children!
Katina L Rankin
For the child learning about fairness and the power of their own voice. This book honors the brave children who marched
Ages 6–10
Thank You for Sunshine, Thank You for Rain
Nicole Poetry, Sevan Poetry
For the child learning to navigate big feelings, this gentle guide helps little ones find things to be thankful for even
Ages 3–7
This Is the Rope
Jacqueline Woodson
A single piece of rope travels with an African American family through the years, binding their story together during th
Ages 5–8
Usborne Reading
The Ugly Duckling
Susanna Davidson
Left out and lonely, a misunderstood bird travels through the seasons before finally recognizing his own true beauty in
Ages 5–8
Copper Sun
Sharon M. Draper
A fifteen-year-old Ashanti girl fights to survive unimaginable sorrow after being taken from her home and transported to
Ages 14–18
The Unforgettable Season: The Story of Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, and the Record-Setting Summer of '41
Phil Bildner
The crack of the bat echoes through the summer of 1941 as Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams chase legendary hitting records
Ages 7–10
Ariel Crashes a Train
Olivia A. Cole
For the teenager who feels trapped by scary, unwanted thoughts and needs to know they aren't 'bad' or alone in their str
Ages 14–18
Dave at Night
Gail Carson Levine
Escape the harsh walls of a 1920s orphanage for the vibrant streets of Harlem, where a lonely boy finds his rhythm among
Ages 8–12
Snake Pits, Talking Cures, Magic Bullets: A History of Mental Illness
Deborah Kent
Trace the evolution of mental health care from ancient snake pits and magic bullets to modern treatments through persona
Ages 12–18
So, What's Grief Really Like?
Susan-Rose McIntyre
A gentle, expert-backed guide to help children recognize the physical and emotional sensations of loss, perfect for fami
Ages 5–10
Surrender Tree, The
Margarita Engle
Rosa, a healer, navigates the late-nineteenth-century Cuban struggle for independence in this moving verse novel based o
Ages 10–14
Raise Your Hand if This is You
B G Baker
For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of high school while managing mental health, this collection offers a poe
Ages 13–18
Hickory Chair, The
Lisa Rowe Fraustino
In their favorite hickory chair, a blind boy and his grandmother share a bond that goes deeper than sight, leaving him a
Ages 4–8
A Young Man's Dance
Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton
When a boy’s grandmother can no longer remember him, they find a new way to share their love through the movement and jo
Ages 5–9
Ida, Always
Caron Levis
For the child facing the terminal illness or death of someone they love. A tender story of two zoo bears that helps kids
Ages 4–8
Crossing the Farak River
Michelle Aung Thin
Hasina and her brother must fend for themselves and stay brave after being separated from their parents during a crisis
Ages 10–14
Baby Professor
The Great Communicator
Baby Professor
For the young learner curious about how leaders use their voices to inspire others and lead a nation. A simple look at t
Ages 5–8
Children of the Great Depression
Russell Freedman
Real diary entries and archival photographs tell the true stories of how children lived, worked, and survived during the
Ages 10–14
Gold Fever! Tales from the California Gold Rush
Rosalyn Schanzer
Real diary entries and comic-style panels bring the chaos, grit, and excitement of the 1848 California Gold Rush to life
Ages 8–12
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #11
Mother Jones and Her Army of Mill Children
Jonah Winter
One woman leads an army of children to protest the mills. Learn how Mother Jones fought for justice and helped secure th
Ages 4–9
