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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+
William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad
Don Tate
William Still dedicated his life to recording the stories of freedom seekers, working tirelessly to reunite families sep
Ages 6–10
Mao's Last Dancer #1
Mao's Last Dancer: Young Reader's Edition
Li Cunxin
Li Cunxin transforms from a boy in a poor commune to a world-renowned star, finding a life of incredible freedom and joy
Ages 9–14
Eat This!
Andrea Curtis
Ten-year-old Bud hits the road during the Great Depression with nothing but a suitcase of treasures and a mission to fin
Ages 9–13
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1036 books
Who's Changing the World?
Taking Action for Civil and Political Rights
Eric Braun
For the young person who sees unfairness in the world and wants to help. This guide empowers middle schoolers to turn th
Ages 10–14
The Voice in My Head
Dana L. Davis
For the teenager navigating the complex intersection of a sibling's terminal illness and the search for spiritual meanin
Ages 13–18
The Chalet School #19
Gay From China at the Chalet School
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
Life at the Chalet School is full of tradition and change as the students move from the Austrian mountains to new shores
Ages 10–14
Star Wars #4
A New Hope
James McGunnigle, Neve McRavey, Will Maslen
For the child processing big changes or feeling isolated. This collection of youth-written stories and poems offers comf
Ages 8–14
Adventures of Duendy
The Book of the Lost Sun
Miguel Ángel Díaz Mad
For the child navigating a world that feels increasingly dark or uncertain. This lyrical fantasy explores finding the in
Ages 7–11
Mac's Big Wish
Peter Vanderwall
For the child who is learning to wait for a special dream or wondering about the animals waiting in shelters for their f
Ages 4–8
One Big Open Sky
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child curious about their roots and the quiet strength required to build a new life when the world feels wide an
Ages 8–12
Uncle Jed's Barbershop
Margaree King Mitchell
Uncle Jed, the only Black barber in the county, faces years of setbacks and lean times while holding tight to his dream
Ages 4–9
Let the Children March
Monica Clark-Robinson
For the child learning how to find their voice when things aren't fair. This moving story shows how even the youngest pe
Ages 6–9
Freedom in Congo Square
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child learning about history and the strength of the human spirit, this poetic countdown reveals how community a
Ages 4–8
How I Learned Geography
Uri Shulevitz
For the child facing difficult times or family hardship: a moving look at how a simple map and the power of imagination
Ages 4–8
The Keeper of Reign #1
Keeper of Reign
Emma Right
In a landscape of eternal darkness, sixteen-year-old Jules must master ancient magic and uncover dangerous secrets to pr
Ages 12–17
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #83
Karen's Angel
Ann M. Martin
For the imaginative child who looks for magic in everyday life or needs a little extra comfort when things go wrong.
Ages 7–9
Twopence a Tub
Susan Price
For the young person starting to question why the world is unfair and how one voice, joined with others, can spark chang
Ages 11–15
Hard Hit
Ann Turner
For teens navigating the heavy reality of a parent's terminal illness while trying to maintain their own identity and pa
Ages 12–17
Arthur Adventures
Arthur's Family Vacation
Marc Brown
Stuck in a motel while it pours outside, Arthur has to find a way to save his family vacation from the rainy-day blues.
Ages 4–8
Right Now
David Kherdian
Every day holds a mix of hope, hurt, and joy, but the most powerful moment is the one happening right now in this reflec
Ages 3–8
Hallelujah Handel
Douglas Cowling
A silent orphan with a heavenly singing voice finds friendship and a sense of home through the help of composer George F
Ages 7–10
The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone
Timothy Basil Ering
A mysterious treasure hidden in a pile of junk leads a boy to assemble a strange, loyal monster to protect his special d
Ages 4–8
The Dancing Tree
Ramon Royal Ross
Zeenie finds comfort in a massive old tree and her grandmother's stories while she waits for her mother to return.
Ages 8–12
Mr. Coats
Sieb Posthuma
Mr. Coats is always shivering, no matter how many layers he wears, until he discovers that a little companionship might
Ages 4–8
