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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,252 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1944 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Puss in Boots
Jerry Pinkney
A remarkably clever cat uses his wits to secure a massive fortune and a royal marriage for his unassuming master.
Ages 4–8
The President's Daughter #4
The Road Home
Ellen Emerson White
A young nurse stationed in Vietnam must find a way to reconcile her harrowing wartime experiences with the quiet life wa
Ages 14–18
Against the Odds #1
Crashed!
Rachel Smoka-Richardson
Three young survivors face terrifying crash landings in these gripping tales inspired by true events, written specifical
Ages 10–14
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Rich Cat, Poor Cat
Bernard Waber
For the child noticing that not everyone has the same comforts. This gentle story explores the contrast between pampered
Ages 4–8
Sweet Frannie
Susan Sallis
For the teenager seeking a realistic look at life with a disability, this unsentimental story follows a high-spirited gi
Ages 12–17
The Armenian Trilogy #1
The Road from Home
David Kherdian
A young girl's peaceful childhood in Turkey is upended by the government's deportation of the Armenian people in this po
Ages 12–18
The Crane
Reiner Zimnik
For the child who values quiet steadfastness and internal strength when the world feels unpredictable. A meditative fabl
Ages 8–12
The Young World #1
The Young World
Chris Weitz
A mysterious illness has claimed every adult and child, leaving Jefferson and Donna to lead a tribe of teenagers through
Ages 14–18
Dive
Stacey Donovan
Fifteen-year-old Virginia feels her world fracturing after her dog is injured, her father is struck by a mystery illness
Ages 14–18
Harry #3
Harry's Mom
Barbara Ann Porte
Harry gathers stories from his family to learn about the brave, wonderful mother he lost when he was just a baby.
Ages 6–9
Ice Journey of the Polar Bear
Martin Jenkins
For children beginning to wonder how the changing environment affects their favorite animals, this lyrical story offers
Ages 5–9
Flightsend
Linda Newbery
Charlie watches her mother try to rebuild their broken lives in a remote, ramshackle cottage while grieving the loss of
Ages 12–16
The Impossible Rescue
Martin W. Sandler
For the reader who loves stories of grit and determination. This true account shows how compassion and courage can overc
Ages 10–14
Listen for the Fig Tree
Sharon Bell Mathis
Preparing for her first Kwanzaa gives sixteen-year-old Ludell the cultural connection and inner strength she needs to fa
Ages 12–17
Awake and Dreaming
Kit Pearson
Theo dreams of a perfect life with a warm family, but when her wish mysteriously comes true, she must discover if her ne
Ages 9–12
Words We Don't Say
K. J. Reilly
Joel copes with loss by writing hundreds of text messages he never sends, until new friendships help him see beyond his
Ages 13–18
Nora's Chicks
Patricia MacLachlan
For the child who feels like an outsider after a big move. Nora finds belonging and comfort on the lonely prairie throug
Ages 4–8
A Tragic Kind of Wonderful
Eric Lindstrom
For teens learning to navigate the highs and lows of mental health while trying to maintain friendships, find love, and
Ages 14–18
Breakthrough!: How Three People Saved "Blue Babies" and Changed Medicine Forever
Jim Murphy
Vivien Thomas, an African American lab assistant, worked behind the scenes to help pioneer the first successful heart su
Ages 10–14
Crowfall
Vashti Hardy
Orin Crowfall and his robot friend Cody flee a mechanical island to survive a stormy ocean and a terrifying sea monster
Ages 9–12
Mama's Way
Helen Ketteman
For the child feeling the weight of a tight family budget or wishing for something they can't have, this story models th
Ages 4–8
Jennifer and Josephine
Bill Peet
For the child who feels like an underdog or worries about being replaced, this classic tale shows how even the most worn
Ages 4–8
Hear My Voice/Escucha mi voz
Warren Binford
Sixty-one children share their own sworn testimonies about life in detention at the border in this bilingual collection
Ages 8–14
American Street
Ibi Zoboi
Separated from her mother at the border, Fabiola must navigate the gritty streets of Detroit alone until a risky proposi
Ages 14–18
