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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 Long Pitch Home
Natalie Dias Lorenzi
Bilal misses his father in Pakistan, but as he settles into life in the U.S., he finds common ground through baseball an
Ages 8–12
The Promise
Bridget Hodder, Fawzia Gilani-Williams
In a Moroccan garden, two friends—one Jewish and one Muslim—face the onset of World War II and the difficult question of
Ages 4–9
Kezzie
Theresa Breslin
For the child grappling with sudden change or family separation. Kezzie's journey from Scotland to Canada offers a power
Ages 10–14
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970 books
Nissa #1
The Year of the Sawdust Man
A. LaFaye
Eleven-year-old Nissa tries to find her footing in a 1933 Louisiana town after her mother leaves and her father begins t
Ages 9–12
What If? A Book About Grief and Loss
Christine Webster
For the child grappling with the heavy questions that follow a loss. This gentle guide helps little ones navigate the co
Ages 4–9
Sisters of the War: Two Remarkable True Stories of Survival and Hope in Syria
Rania Abouzeid
Two girls from different backgrounds face the unfolding Syrian civil war in these parallel true stories of survival and
Ages 10–14
Isabella's Garden
Glenda Millard
Follow the quiet rhythm of nature as seeds sprout and insects roam through the changing seasons in this gentle, cumulati
Ages 3–8
Megan's Birthday Tree
Laurie Lears
For children in open adoptions who feel a flicker of doubt about their place in their birthmother's heart and need a tan
Ages 4–8
Frozen
A Song for Olaf
Jennifer Boulanger
For the child discovering a passion for music or exploring their heritage, this biography of Herman Berlinski celebrates
Ages 7–12
Please Books #3
Giant Steps to Change the World
Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee
Visionaries like Mother Teresa and Neil Armstrong offer wisdom on how small, thoughtful actions can lead to major change
Ages 4–8
Poppies for Peace
Jem Maracle
For the child learning about Remembrance Day or the history of conflict. This gentle story helps young readers understan
Ages 4–8
Beautiful Differences
Michelle G. Stratman
For the teen or family navigating the complexities of a new life in a different country and searching for where they tru
Ages 14–18
The Soccer Fence
Phil Bildner
Vibrant illustrations follow a boy in Apartheid-era South Africa who dreams of playing soccer on the field just beyond t
Ages 6–10
Great Episodes #14
The Staircase
Ann Rinaldi
Thirteen-year-old Lizzy struggles to find her footing in 1870s Santa Fe as she faces a series of heartrending disappoint
Ages 12–16
Lawn Mower Magic
Lynne Jonell
For children noticing the stress of family budget constraints or those looking for a spark of wonder in everyday chores.
Ages 6–9
The Boy Who Touched the Stars/El niño que alcanzó las estrellas
José M. Hernández
The son of migrant farm workers refuses to let his humble beginnings stop him from reaching the stars and becoming a U.S
Ages 5–9
Who HQ
What Were the Negro Leagues?
Varian Johnson
For the child curious about why sports weren't always fair, this history reveals how Black athletes built their own leag
Ages 8–12
Letters to a Prisoner
written and illustrated by Jacques Goldstyn
For children processing the unfairness of the world, this wordless story shows how small acts of creativity and solidari
Ages 6–9
Adam & Thomas
Aharon Appelfeld
Left in a forest to escape deportation from the ghetto, two Jewish boys rely on their deep friendship and clever wits to
Ages 8–12
Our Daily Bread for Little Hearts #4
This Is Christmas
Crystal Bowman, Teri McKinley
For the parent looking to introduce the religious meaning of Christmas through a gentle, rhyming story about the birth o
Ages 0–4
Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
The Great Wolf Rescue: Saving the Red Wolves
Sandra Markle
Scientists are using an ingenious fostering plan to help nearly extinct red wolf pups survive and thrive in North Americ
Ages 8–12
Born Different
Amit Ghose
For the child who feels like an outsider because of their physical differences or unique background. This story celebrat
Ages 8–12
What Happens Next?
Shinsuke Yoshitake
For the child processing a loss and wondering about the 'where' and 'how' of life after death through a lens of gentle,
Ages 5–10
One Grain of Rice
Demi
A clever village girl uses the power of doubling numbers to outwit a selfish raja and turn a single grain of rice into a
Ages 6–10
