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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,550 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2037 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Dear America #12
I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly
Joyce Hansen
For the child exploring the meaning of autonomy and self-worth during a difficult transition in history. A young girl na
Ages 9–12
If I Only Had a Horn: Young Louis Armstrong
Roxane Orgill
Young Louis Armstrong starts out singing on street corners in New Orleans, dreaming of the day he can finally own his ow
Ages 4–8
Clues to the Universe
Christina Li
An artistic boy and a science-loving girl join forces to create a science fair entry that helps them find their place in
Ages 8–12
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1039 books
Poor Doreen
Sally Lloyd-Jones
Doreen the fish is off to visit her cousin, blissfully unaware of the many watery perils she narrowly escapes along her
Ages 4–8
Luba: The Angel of Bergen-Belsen
Michelle McCann
During the harsh winter of 1944, one woman risks everything inside the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp to protect and s
Ages 8–12
The Return
Sonia Levitin
Thirteen-year-old Desta braves a perilous trek from Ethiopia to Israel, fleeing religious persecution in search of a saf
Ages 10–14
Life in the Rain Forests
Lucy Baker
For the curious explorer who wants to understand how our planet works and why protecting the lush, green lungs of the Ea
Ages 7–11
A World Between Us
Lydia Syson
For the teenager navigating the weight of idealism and the messy realities of conviction. A young nurse discovers hersel
Ages 14–18
The Magician of Auschwitz
Kathy Kacer
For children beginning to learn about the Holocaust, this story uses the metaphor of magic to explore how small glimmers
Ages 8–12
Fields of Fury
James M. McPherson
Relive the turning points of the American Civil War through the eyes of those who lived it, from the first shots fired t
Ages 10–14
Gabby, God's Little Angel
Sheila Walsh
Guardian angel-in-training Gabby takes on the big challenge of protecting a young girl in this whimsical story of celest
Ages 4–8
Together: An Inspiring Response to the "Separate-but-Equal" Supreme Court Decision that Divided America
Amy Nathan
Descendants of the opposing sides in the Plessy v. Ferguson case unite to share the history and lasting impact of racial
Ages 10–15
Everything Naomi Loved
Katie Yamasaki, Ian Lendler
Naomi watches her neighborhood disappear as buildings change, but a local shopkeeper helps her preserve her favorite mem
Ages 4–8
What the Night Sings
Vesper Stamper
Liberted from Auschwitz but silenced by trauma, sixteen-year-old Gerta searches for her voice and her heritage in a disp
Ages 12–18
Six Million Paper Clips: The Making of a Children's Holocaust Memorial
Dagmar Schroeder-Hildebrand, Peter W. Schroeder
Middle-schoolers in a small Tennessee town attempt to grasp the scale of history by collecting six million paper clips f
Ages 10–14
All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel
Dan Yaccarino
Four generations of an Italian family share one small, sturdy shovel as they build new lives in America after sailing fr
Ages 4–8
Migrant
Maxine Trottier
Anna moves with the seasons like a bird or a rabbit, but she longs to feel like a tree with roots deep in the soil.
Ages 4–9
The Casson Family #6
Forever Rose
Hilary McKay
Being the youngest in the busy Casson house is lonely until a school trip and one big secret idea turn a quiet Christmas
Ages 8–12
Two of Everything
Lily Toy Hong
For children navigating the tension of a high-conflict household. This story explores how separate homes can sometimes b
Ages 4–9
I Am Here Now
Barbara Bottner
A teenager finds her voice through art and poetry as she and her younger brother lean on each other to survive a volatil
Ages 12–18
The Cookie-Flower Rock Kids #1
Moving Day
Dionna L. Hayden
For the child feeling nervous about a big move. This gentle story helps little ones process the whirlwind of packing box
Ages 4–8
When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left
Marc Colagiovanni
Heavy worries and nagging doubts cloud a young boy's day until he learns to change his course and leave his fears behind
Ages 4–8
Cesar: SÃ, Se Puede! Yes, We Can!
Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Lyrical poems and folk-art illustrations trace the life and philosophy of labor activist Cesar Chavez and his fight for
Ages 8–12
Juneberry Blue
Candice Ransom
Andie hopes to master a magical family recipe at her grandmother's diner while holding onto the wish that her father wil
Ages 8–12
