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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,553 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2039 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Jericho Trilogy #2
November Blues
Sharon M. Draper
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of an unexpected pregnancy while processing the sudden loss of a partner an
Ages 14–18
What Could I Be?
What Could Scarlett Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the curious child who loves to play pretend, this rhyming journey explores all the amazing things a girl can grow up
Ages 2–5
Unequal: A Story of America
Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau
For the teenager asking why society feels unfair, this powerful history reveals how systemic inequality was built and th
Ages 12–18
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Grandad's Prayers of the Earth
Douglas Wood
For the child grappling with the quiet of a loss, this story uses the whispers of the wind and the strength of trees to
Ages 5–9
We Had to be Brave Escaping the Nazis on the Kindertransport
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child grappling with the weight of global history or feeling isolated by large-scale changes, these true stories
Ages 10–14
Cress Watercress
Gregory Maguire
For children navigating the heavy fog of grief or the anxiety of a big move, this woodland tale offers a gentle roadmap
Ages 8–12
The Orphans of Normandy: A True Story of World War II Told Through Drawings by Children
Nancy Amis
For the child curious about history through a peer's eyes, this moving true account uses real drawings from 1944 to show
Ages 8–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Emory Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend, this sweet story explores the endless possibilities of who they might become th
Ages 2–6
Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird
Jean Little
Jeremy's difficult summer changes when he meets Tess, a friend who helps him find comfort and a lasting legacy after his
Ages 9–12
Dorothy #2
Dorothy's Darkest Days
Judith Caseley
Dorothy’s busy home life with her brothers and sister feels secure until a tragedy at school changes everything and she
Ages 8–12
Little House #9
The First Four Years
Laura Ingalls Wilder
For families navigating seasons of loss or financial stress, this honest look at pioneer life models how to find hope wh
Ages 8–14
John H. Ritter's Baseball Novels #2
Under the Baseball Moon
John H. Ritter
For the teenager balancing the pressure of high-stakes dreams with the rhythm of first love, this story celebrates findi
Ages 12–17
What Was?
What Was the Harlem Renaissance?
Sherri L. Smith
The streets of 1920s Harlem pulse with the sound of jazz and the words of iconic writers who moved north to build a lege
Ages 8–12
Smile: How Young Charlie Chaplin Taught the World to Laugh (and Cry)
Gary Golio
From the hungry streets of London to the bright lights of the silent screen, witness how young Charlie Chaplin turned hi
Ages 7–10
Who Was?
Who Is the Dalai Lama?
Dana Meachen Rau, Who HQ
Learn how a two-year-old boy was identified as a spiritual leader and eventually became a Nobel Peace Prize winner livin
Ages 8–12
Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle
Brian Dennis, Mary Nethery, Kirby Larson
Loyalty drives a wild dog in Iraq to trek seventy miles across a freezing desert to reunite with the Marine who showed h
Ages 6–10
What Could I Be?
What Could Victoria Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders what they'll be when they grow up. A colorful exploration of differe
Ages 3–7
25 Women
25 Women Who Defied Limitations
Emma Carlson Berne
For the child who needs to see that no obstacle is too big to overcome. Discover 25 incredible women who changed the wor
Ages 8–12
Pharmacy in the Forest: How Medicines are Found in the Natural World
Fred Powledge
The world's forests act as living laboratories where scientists find and test wild plants to create life-saving modern m
Ages 8–12
The Musicians of Bremen / Los Músicos de Bremen
Roser Ros
Four aging animals set out to become musicians and end up outsmarting a group of robbers in this bilingual tale of teamw
Ages 4–8
Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents #40
Ronald Reagan
Mike Venezia
For the young history buff curious about the people who lead our country, this engaging guide makes learning about the 4
Ages 7–10
Beneath a Meth Moon
Jacqueline Woodson
Haunted by the losses of Hurricane Katrina, a young girl turns to crystal meth to numb her grief before beginning the gr
Ages 14–18
Worthy of Love
Andre Fenton
For teens navigating the heavy intersection of body image, self-worth, and the pressure to change. A raw look at a boy's
Ages 13–18
How to Love You When You're Gone
Gabriela Gonzales
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief while trying to keep their heart open to new love and family conne
Ages 14–18
