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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+
Portraits of African-American Heroes
Tonya Bolden
Biographies of twenty legendary figures, from Frederick Douglass to Gwendolyn Brooks, reveal the lives of the heroes who
Ages 8–12
This Night Is Ours
Ronni Davis
For the teenager standing at the edge of adulthood, navigating the tension between following a parent's rigid path and d
Ages 14–18
Sisters in Time #1
Washington City is Burning
Harriette Gillem Robinet
An enslaved girl working in the White House witnesses the terrifying night in 1814 when the British army arrives to set
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
970 books
Hobkin
Peni R. Griffin
Two sisters fleeing an abusive home seek refuge in an abandoned West Texas house, only to discover a mysterious supernat
Ages 10–14
Axle Annie #1
Axle Annie
Robin Pulver
Axle Annie never lets a snowstorm stop her bus, but two troublemakers are determined to make sure she finally meets a hi
Ages 4–8
Voices from the Second World War: Stories of War as Told to Children of Today
Walker Books
Children sit down with their elders to record firsthand memories of World War II, preserving the human stories behind th
Ages 10–14
Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller
Breanna J. McDaniel
For the child who loves the library and needs to see how one person's voice can change which stories are told and whose
Ages 4–8
Girls Like Girls
Hayley Kiyoko
Grieving her mother's death in a new town, seventeen-year-old Coley wonders if she can risk the vulnerability of a new c
Ages 14–18
The Stuffies #3
Gray
Laura Dockrill
For the child who feels out of sync with the world or is navigating a 'gray' mood. A poetic reminder that sadness is oka
Ages 4–8
Little Moon Looks for a Friend
Valentina Jaskina
For the child who feels like the odd one out or is longing for a new friend, this soothing bedtime tale offers reassuran
Ages 2–5
Grandpa's Song
Tony Johnston
For children noticing a grandparent becoming forgetful or acting differently, this story uses music to bridge the gap an
Ages 4–8
Quincy the Duck
Quincy Doesn't Quit
Joni Liwerant
For the child who gets easily frustrated when a tower falls or a drawing doesn't look right, this story builds the emoti
Ages 4–8
Grandpa #1
Could Be Worse!
James Stevenson
Grandpa always has the same predictable reactions until a very unusual morning changes everything and proves things are
Ages 4–8
The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean
David Almond
Hidden behind a locked door for years, Billy Dean emerges from his secret room into a broken world where he must face th
Ages 14–18
Who Was?
Who Was Stephen Hawking?
Jim Gigliotti
Born on the anniversary of Galileo's death, Stephen Hawking overcame a neurological diagnosis to become one of the most
Ages 8–12
My Incredible World
Daffodils!
Hope Aicher
For the child noticing the first signs of spring and the magic of growth. This gentle story celebrates the patience and
Ages 3–7
Playing Without the Ball
Rich Wallace
Left behind in a small town, seventeen-year-old Jay searches for a sense of belonging on a church basketball team and in
Ages 12–18
The Key to Extraordinary
Natalie Lloyd
Twelve-year-old Emma lives by a haunted cemetery, waiting for a dream to reveal her destiny, only to find a mysterious k
Ages 8–12
Athletes Who Made a Difference
Athletes Against War
Elliott Smith
For the child curious about how their sports heroes make a difference. This book explores how athletes use their fame to
Ages 8–12
Draw Me a Star
Eric Carle
A simple star on a page sparks an incredible journey of creation, as one drawing after another brings a vibrant, expandi
Ages 3–7
Deliver Us from Normal
Kate Klise
Living in a town called Normal is tough for Charles, especially with a mother who shops for Christmas in August and a br
Ages 8–12
See Ya, Simon
David Hill
Nathan shares an honest, funny, and moving account of his final year with his best friend Simon, a practical joker who l
Ages 10–14
History Makers
Thurgood Marshall
Lakita Wilson
For the child curious about how laws are made and changed, this graphic biography shows how one man's lifelong dedicatio
Ages 6–9
Sports Stories #1
In the Pocket: Johnny Unitas and Me
Mike Leonetti
For the young athlete who feels overlooked because of their size or position, this story of perseverance follows a boy i
Ages 6–10
