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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,560 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2042 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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1041 books
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
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
What Was?
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
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
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: A Mathematical Folktale
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
Once a Wolf: How Wildlife Biologists Fought to Bring Back the Gray Wolf
Stephen R. Swinburne
Wildlife biologists work to dispel myths and restore the gray wolf to the American wilderness in this photographic look
Ages 9–12
Her Benny
Silas Kitto Hocking
The streets of 1870s Liverpool come to life through the story of Benny, a child struggling to survive with resilience an
Ages 9–14
Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro
Monica Brown
For the child who needs to see how big dreams can grow from small beginnings. This inspiring biography shows how family
Ages 4–8
A Cat Named Swan
Holly Hobbie
A tiny kitten goes from a difficult life on the streets to the safety of a rescue center and the warmth of a brand new h
Ages 3–7
Always With You
Ruth Vander Zee
For children processing deep loss or displacement, this story offers a gentle light. It honors the pain of war while cel
Ages 7–12
The Lantern House
Erin Napier
For the child adjusting to a new home or saying goodbye to an old one, this story provides comfort by showing that a hou
Ages 4–8
King of the Mound
Wes Tooke
Recovering from polio is a tough climb, but twelve-year-old Nick finds strength through his love of baseball and the wis
Ages 8–12
