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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+
John Davidson's Early Readers
Sooty Finds His Forever Home
John Davidson
For the child waiting for their new pet to arrive or a little one adjusting to a new home, this story explores the journ
Ages 3–7
The Legend of the Poinsettia
Tomie dePaola
Young Lucida fears her humble gift for the altar isn't enough until a Christmas miracle transforms weeds into brilliant
Ages 4–8
Malaika #1
Malaika's Costume
Nadia L. Hohn
Malaika wants to march in the Carnival parade, and with her grandmother's help, she uses her imagination to turn scraps
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
970 books
Little Weaver of Thai Yen Village, The
Tran Khanh Tuyet
Hien weaves soft blankets to stay connected to her roots after war and injury carry her far from her village to a new li
Ages 7–12
A Shelter in Our Car
Monica Gunning
For children processing housing insecurity or financial stress, this story highlights the unbreakable bond of love betwe
Ages 5–9
Izzy's Place
Marc Kornblatt
Ten-year-old Henry finds a summer of unexpected friendship and hope while staying with his grandmother away from his par
Ages 8–12
Little Bits of Sky
S. E. Durrant
Through diary entries and drawings, eleven-year-old Ira records his journey through London's foster system as he and his
Ages 9–12
Rise! From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou
Bethany Hegedus
Maya Angelou transforms the trauma of her childhood into powerful poetry and political action in this moving biography w
Ages 7–12
Mixed: A Colorful Story
Arree Chung
For the child noticing differences in their community or questioning why certain groups stay apart. A vibrant story abou
Ages 4–8
Josias, Hold the Book
Jennifer Riesmeyer Elvgren
When his family's garden refuses to grow, Josias turns to the library to find the hidden knowledge needed to make his ve
Ages 5–9
A Song for the Cosmos
Jan Lower
The soulful blues of Blind Willie Johnson travel through the dark silence of space on a golden record aboard the 1977 Vo
Ages 4–8
Rise Up! The Art of Protest in collaboration with Amnesty International
Jo Rippon
See the history of social change through the bold posters that gave a visual voice to environmental activism and human r
Ages 10–18
Twenty-Two Cents
Paula Yoo
Bangladesh is filled with beauty and struggle, but one boy is determined to fix the poverty he sees. Atmospheric pastels
Ages 6–11
Just One Pebble: One Boy's Quest to End Hunger
Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky
Nine-year-old Braeden Mannering sees a neighbor in need and sets out on a determined quest to tackle food insecurity and
Ages 6–10
History for Kids
President Roosevelt's First and Second New Deals
Baby Professor
For middle-grade students curious about how a country bounces back from hard times, this guide explains the government p
Ages 8–12
Butterfly for a King: Saving Hawai‘i's Kamehameha Butterflies
Susan L. Roth, Cindy Trumbore
Striking paper collages reveal the history of Hawai'i's native Kamehameha butterfly and the dedicated efforts to protect
Ages 6–11
Books for a Better Earth
Great Carrier Reef
Jessica Stremer
The massive USS Oriskany finds a new purpose beneath the waves, transforming from a retired carrier into a vital sanctua
Ages 6–9
I Dream of a Journey
Akiko Miyakoshi
Within the walls of a small-town hotel, a quiet owner listens to the grand tales of his travelers and imagines the day h
Ages 3–7
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
Gennifer Choldenko
For children navigating family instability or the foster system, this moving story explores how one boy protects his sis
Ages 8–12
Out of Hiding: A Holocaust Survivor's Journey to America
Ruth Gruener
After surviving the horrors of the Holocaust, Ruth and her family arrive in Brooklyn to face the daunting challenge of s
Ages 8–12
Libertad
Alma Fullerton
Told in moving verse, two brothers face a grueling and courageous trek from Guatemala to the United States to find their
Ages 10–14
Inside Grandad
Peter Dickinson
When Grandad suffers a stroke, Gavin relies on their special bond and the magic of ancient Selkie legends to help find a
Ages 9–12
Tomorrow
Nadine Kaadan
Yazan misses playing outside with his friends, but as war continues in Syria, he must find ways to stay hopeful while st
Ages 4–8
The Isle of Lost Dreams
Junie Crane
For the child who feels overwhelmed by forgotten ideas or lost creative sparks. This journey helps children process letd
Ages 5–9
