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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,574 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
690 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Gateway Biographies #1
Barack Obama
Michael Burgan
For the child curious about leadership and modern history, this visual biography introduces the path and presidency of t
Ages 8–12
If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility
Charles Waters, Irene Latham
For children who need help seeing the magic in ordinary life, this collection explores how 'best days' come in many form
Ages 8–12
The Liddy Family #3
The White Horse Trick
Kate Thompson
In a future Ireland ravaged by climate change, JJ must enter the fairy realm of Tir na n'Og to confront a warlord causin
Ages 12–17
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The Wonderling
Mira Bartók
Arthur, a shy, fox-like orphan with only one ear, wanders through a world of rogues and heroes to find his true destiny
Ages 8–12
Psammead #3
The Story of the Amulet
E. Nesbit
For siblings navigating the worry of parents being far away, this classic adventure proves that courage and curiosity ca
Ages 8–12
This Is Your Time
Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges recounts her historic walk into an all-white school at age six and invites the next generation to continue
Ages 7–12
This Is What Happy Looks Like
Jennifer E. Smith
For teens navigating the complexities of digital privacy and the pressure of public expectations while seeking a connect
Ages 12–18
Charmed Life #1
My Secret Guide to Paris
Lisa Schroeder
For the child navigating the heavy fog of grief after losing a grandparent, this journey through Paris offers a path tow
Ages 8–12
Wheel Wizards
Matt Christopher
After a spinal injury changes everything, an athlete discovers the fast-paced world of wheelchair basketball and finds h
Ages 8–12
Freedom Riders: John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the Front Lines of the Civil Rights Movement
Ann Bausum
Young activists board buses to challenge injustice, showing how John Lewis and others risked everything for civil rights
Ages 10–14
Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea
Ashley Herring Blake
For the child navigating the waves of grief after losing a parent, this moving story explores how to find magic and heal
Ages 8–12
The Suffragist Playbook: Your Guide to Changing the World
Lucinda Robb, Rebecca Boggs Roberts
For the young activist who sees unfairness in the world and wants to do something about it. This guide uses history to t
Ages 10–14
My Christmas Wish for You
Lisa Swerling, Ralph Lazar
A warm collection of seasonal wishes that focuses on the spirit of togetherness and the magic of shared holiday moments
Ages 3–6
Jim's Lion
Russell Hoban
Jim is terrified of his upcoming surgery, but a kind nurse helps him find the bravery he needs by looking deep into his
Ages 7–12
Little Lost Fievel
Michael Teitelbaum
For the child who feels small in a big world or is navigating a major move, this story offers comfort during moments of
Ages 3–7
Coolies
Yin
Two brothers travel to the United States to face the immense challenge of building the transcontinental railroad in sear
Ages 6–11
Charles Dickens And The Street Children Of London
Andrea Warren
Step into the slums and workhouses of Victorian London to see how Charles Dickens used his writing to fight for the righ
Ages 10–14
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
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
