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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,546 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2037 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Flamingo Dream
Donna Jo Napoli
For a child facing the terminal illness or loss of a father, this story provides a gentle roadmap for processing grief t
Ages 4–8
In Search of a Homeland
Penelope Lively
For the child searching for where they belong after a major life change, this retelling of the Aeneid explores the coura
Ages 9–14
The Year We Fell From Space
Amy Sarig King
For the child grappling with the fallout of a parents' divorce and the heavy weight of a loved one's depression.
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1036 books
The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor
For the child who needs to see that a chronic health diagnosis or humble beginnings cannot limit their biggest dreams.
Ages 8–12
Civil Rights Activists
Coretta Scott King
Cynthia Klingel
Coretta Scott King stood alongside her husband as a powerful leader in her own right, dedicated to the peaceful fight fo
Ages 7–10
A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma
Margaret M. Holmes
For the child who has witnessed a scary event and is struggling with big feelings. This gentle story helps kids process
Ages 4–8
Blue
Laura Vaccaro Seeger
For the child learning to process the passage of time and the bittersweet beauty of growth. This gentle story follows a
Ages 2–7
Cause: Reconstruction America, 1863“1877
Tonya Bolden
Photographs and letters bring the post-Civil War era to life, following the nation's struggle to rebuild and the fight f
Ages 10–14
The Lightness of Hands
Jeff Garvin
Life on the road with a struggling magician father becomes a high-stakes balancing act for sixteen-year-old Ellie as she
Ages 14–18
Dandan's Dream
Xiaowen Zhu
Dandan longs to see her father so much that she decides to mail herself all the way to the South Pole in this beautifull
Ages 4–8
Humphrey the Lost Whale: A True Story
Richard Hall, Wendy Tokuda
A humpback whale captures the heart of a city when he accidentally wanders into the San Francisco Bay and needs help fin
Ages 4–8
Rivka's Presents
Laurie Wallmark
Set in 1918 New York City, Rivka finds clever and determined ways to keep learning even when her father's illness keeps
Ages 4–8
Blues Singers: Ten Who Rocked the World, The
Julius Lester
A grandfatherly voice shares the legendary lives of icons like Aretha Franklin and B.B. King, showing how their voices c
Ages 7–11
Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man
David A. Adler
Baseball legend Lou Gehrig faces his toughest opponent yet after a devastating diagnosis. His story is one of incredible
Ages 6–10
Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish: Based on a True Story, The
Jacqueline Briggs Martin
When a research ship becomes trapped in the Arctic ice in 1913, the crew must rely on Inupiaq traditions to keep two chi
Ages 6–10
Finding Spring
Carin Berger
For the child who is eager for the next season or big event. A gentle story about a cub learning that beautiful things a
Ages 3–7
One Last Word
Nikki Grimes
For the young person looking to find their voice by connecting with the past, this collection uses unique poetry to expl
Ages 10–17
28 Days
Charles R. Smith Jr.
For the child curious about the leaders and legends who paved the way, this vibrant collection celebrates 28 days of Bla
Ages 6–10
The How & the Why
Cynthia Hand
For the teenager navigating the complex emotions of being adopted and the deep desire to understand their origins and th
Ages 13–18
We Are All We Have
Marina Budhos
When her mother is suddenly detained, Rania must take her younger brother and vanish into the night to find safety and a
Ages 14–18
What Came From the Stars
Gary D. Schmidt
For the child processing a deep loss who needs to see how beauty and bravery can emerge from the heaviest grief.
Ages 10–14
Cheer Up!: Love and Pompoms
Crystal Frasier
For teens navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their identity, this graphic novel explores finding ac
Ages 14–18
In the Wild Light
Jeff Zentner
Two best friends bound by shared loss leave their rural home for a prestigious prep school, testing their loyalty as the
Ages 14–18
Thomas & Friends
Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree
Unknown
Snow has blanketed the Island of Sodor and the town's holiday centerpiece is nowhere to be found. Thomas must navigate t
Ages 2–6
