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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+
A Comb of Wishes
Lisa Stringfellow
The heavy ache of grief meets Caribbean folklore when a girl's desperate wish leads her into a dangerous encounter with
Ages 8–12
Waiting to Forget
Sheila Kelly Welch
For the child processing family transitions or medical trauma, this tender story navigates the heavy silence of waiting
Ages 9–13
The Lemon Sisters
Andrea Cheng
For the child noticing a neighbor's sadness or wondering how to help a friend after a loss. A gentle story about sisters
Ages 4–8
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970 books
A Butterfly Called Hope
Mary Alice Monroe
For the child who marvels at garden visitors and needs help understanding the beauty of letting go as things grow and ch
Ages 4–8
Holding Up the Earth
Dianne E. Gray
Chanticleer the rooster must face a cunning fox in this epic beast fable based on the classic stories of the Canterbury
Ages 10–14
Henry & Leo
written and illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski
For the child who has ever lost a favorite toy and wondered if their stuffed friend was brave enough to find their way b
Ages 4–8
Muchacho
Louanne Johnson
For the teenager who feels misunderstood by the system and needs to see that their past does not define their potential
Ages 14–18
Good Fortune: My Journey to Gold Mountain
Li Keng Wong
Seven-year-old Li Keng leaves her Chinese village for a long sea voyage to California, facing the daunting interrogation
Ages 8–12
Angel Thieves
Kathi Appelt
For the teenager grappling with deep questions of legacy and social justice. This lyrical story helps navigate the searc
Ages 14–18
Darkhenge
Catherine Fisher
For the teenager grappling with the silence of a loved one's illness or the heavy weight of family grief. A journey thro
Ages 12–17
To the Mountaintop: My Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement.
Charlayne Hunter-Gault
Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault shares her firsthand account of the six years she spent on the front lines of the Amer
Ages 12–18
The Breadwinner #4
My Name Is Parvana
Deborah Ellis
In the midst of the Third Afghan Civil War, eleven-year-old Parvana must find the courage to support her entire family w
Ages 10–14
Louis Undercover
Fanny Britt
For the child navigating the heavy shadows of a parent's addiction, this graphic novel offers a mirror for their isolati
Ages 10–14
Christopher, the lonely bear
John Davidson
For the little one who feels a bit left out or is looking for a first friend. Christopher's journey helps children navig
Ages 3–6
Let's Go Swimming on Doomsday
Natalie C. Anderson
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of past trauma and the search for safety after being caught in a violent co
Ages 14–18
Free the Lines
Clayton Junior
For the child who feels a deep connection to nature and wants to help protect our oceans. This nearly wordless journey e
Ages 3–7
America at War
Lee Bennett Hopkins
Watercolor paintings and moving poetry capture the varied experiences of Americans during conflicts from the Revolution
Ages 8–14
Leila and the Blue Fox
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Leila tracks a blue fox across the freezing Arctic, searching for a connection to her distant mother and a way to unders
Ages 9–12
Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam
Elizabeth Partridge
For teens grappling with the complexities of war and patriotism, this powerful collection uses real voices to show the h
Ages 12–18
Sally Jones #2
The Murderer's Ape
Jakob Wegelius
For the child who values loyalty above all else. When her best friend is accused of a crime he didn't commit, a clever g
Ages 10–14
The Light Between Worlds
Laura E. Weymouth
For the teen who feels like they don't quite fit into the world, exploring the deep ache of homesickness and the struggl
Ages 14–18
Flowers in the Sky
Lynn Joseph
For the teenager navigating the heavy transition of moving to a new country and leaving behind the life they once knew.
Ages 12–17
Tales of Famous Americans
Connie Roop, Peter Roop
For the curious child eager to discover the heroes who shaped our world, from George Washington to Harriet Tubman.
Ages 6–9
Sorry You're Lost
Matt Blackstone
For the middle schooler navigating the heavy fog of losing a parent while trying to figure out the messy, awkward world
Ages 10–14
