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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 Song of Frutas
Margarita Engle
Walking the streets of Havana in her dreams, a young girl helps her grandfather sell fruit while wishing for an end to t
Ages 4–8
Right as Rain
Lindsey Stoddard
For the child navigating the heavy fog of loss and the disorientation of a major move while trying to find their footing
Ages 8–12
A Thousand Never Evers
Shana Burg
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in the world, this story offers a powerful look at finding your v
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
970 books
Pennies in a Jar
Dori Chaconas
While his father serves overseas, a young boy saves his pennies and tries to conquer his fear of horses to send a specia
Ages 4–8
The Wispy Wallows
Ugochi Nwauwa
Gentle poems capture the quiet, bittersweet ache of sadness and the comfort of knowing that your deepest feelings are sh
Ages 10–18
Transgender Lives
Kirstin Cronn-Mills
For teens exploring their own identity or seeking to understand the experiences of others, this nonfiction guide provide
Ages 12–18
Composer's Specials
Pictures at an Exhibition
Anna Harwell Celenza
Grief and friendship collide in nineteenth-century Russia, where the loss of a dear friend inspires composer Modest Muss
Ages 6–11
Who Put This Song On?
Morgan Parker
For the teenager navigating the weight of clinical depression and searching for where they belong when they feel like th
Ages 14–18
Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow
Faïza Guène
Doria finds her own sharp, philosophical voice while surviving life in a Paris housing project with an absent father and
Ages 14–18
The Rainbow People
Laurence Yep
Passed down through generations, these twenty folktales offered comfort and a connection to cultural traditions for Chin
Ages 8–12
Let Us March On!: James Weldon Johnson and the Silent Protest Parade
Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
The writer of the Black National Anthem leads a powerful, wordless march through the streets of New York to stand up for
Ages 6–10
Scientists in the Field
Looking for Life in the Universe
Ellen Jackson
Go behind the scenes at the world's largest radio telescope with Jill Tarter as she uses cutting-edge technology to scan
Ages 9–12
Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party
Ying Chang Compestine
Nine-year-old Ling witnesses her world fracture during the Cultural Revolution as her doctor parents face imprisonment a
Ages 10–14
Molly Bannaky
Alice McGill
Exiled from England and sent to the colonies as a servant, Molly Bannaky builds a new life of freedom and passes the gif
Ages 6–10
American Girl: Kit Kittredge
Welcome to Kit's World, 1934
Harriet Brown
For the child curious about history, this guide explores the daily realities of the Great Depression through the eyes of
Ages 8–12
Zulu Dog
Anton Ferreira
A three-legged puppy becomes the bridge between a Zulu boy and the daughter of a white farmer in this story of friendshi
Ages 9–13
Only One
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child curious about their place in the universe, this lyrical journey explores the vastness of space to highligh
Ages 4–8
Stephen Hawking: Solving the Mysteries of the Universe
Ron Cole
For the child who asks big questions about the stars and needs to see that physical challenges cannot limit the reach of
Ages 7–11
Forever, or a Long, Long Time
Caela Carter
For the child struggling to feel secure in their family, this moving story explores how understanding your past can help
Ages 8–12
No Shelter Here
Rob Laidlaw
For the child who loves dogs and wants to understand how to help those in need, this book explores the complex history a
Ages 8–12
Speak of Me as I Am
Sonia Belasco
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief, this story follows two students finding solace in Shakespeare and
Ages 14–18
Rescue Squad No. 9
Mike Austin
For the child curious about history and justice, this account explores the courage of a national hero who stood up for h
Ages 8–12
First Grade Friends #1
Will I Have a Friend?
Miriam Cohen
For the child feeling small and lonely on their first day of school, wondering if they will ever find someone to play wi
Ages 3–6
Into the Clouds: The Race to Climb the World's Most Dangerous Mountain
Tod Olson
For the child who thrives on high stakes and grit, this survival story explores what it takes to face nature's most brut
Ages 8–13
