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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,578 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
693 books
4–7 yrs
2480 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
Swim That Rock
John Rocco, Jay Primiano
For the child stepping up to help their family during hard times. A 14-year-old navigates the risky waters of 1980s Rhod
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
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1042 books
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
Shadowmancer #3
The Curse of Salamander Street
G. P. Taylor
Kate and Thomas flee to London only to find a new darkness waiting in the city shadows, where a beast lurks and a cursed
Ages 10–14
Furthermore #2
Whichwood
Tahereh Mafi
For the child who feels weighed down by heavy responsibilities or is navigating the gray isolation of loneliness and gri
Ages 9–12
Catfish Rolling
Clara Kumagai
Time itself cracks open after a massive earthquake, leaving Sora to navigate unstable zones and family secrets to find h
Ages 14–18
Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Doreen Rappaport
For the child who notices when things aren't fair and needs to see how persistence and using your voice can change the w
Ages 6–10
