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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,260 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2383 books
8–11 yrs
1950 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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12–18 yrs
970 books
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
Playing Atari with Saddam Hussein
Jennifer Roy
Inside a basement in Basra, eleven-year-old Ali tries to find a sense of normalcy through video games while the Gulf War
Ages 10–14
Winterfolk
Janel Kolby
Fifteen-year-old Rain lives in a fragile community of tents, but when her home is threatened, she must find the strength
Ages 12–18
Ibtisam Barakat Memoirs #2
Balcony on the Moon
Ibtisam Barakat
Growing up in 1970s Palestine, young Ibtisam must find a way to nourish her dreams of becoming a writer despite the surr
Ages 12–18
Fauja Singh Keeps Going
Simran Jeet Singh
At one hundred years old, Fauja Singh defied the odds and physical obstacles to become the oldest person to ever complet
Ages 4–8
Grandpa's Stories
Joseph Coelho
A young girl honors her late grandfather’s memory by filling a special blank book with colorful drawings and stories of
Ages 4–8
Yesterday We Had a Hurricane
Deirdre McLaughlin Mercier
Vibrant collages and simple words in English and Spanish help process the sights and sounds of a natural disaster and th
Ages 4–8
The Owl Keeper
Christine Brodien-Jones
Max and Rose are on the run from a cruel government, risking everything to follow a prophecy and find safety in a danger
Ages 8–12
Coyote Sunrise #1
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
Dan Gemeinhart
After a heartbreaking loss, Coyote and her father live life on the move in a school bus, slowly discovering that home is
Ages 9–13
Indigenous Knowledge #2
Sky Wolf's Call
Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger
Indigenous legends and modern stewardship come together in this beautifully illustrated look at history, culture, and th
Ages 9–12
Gingersnap
Patricia Reilly Giff
While her brother is away at war, nine-year-old Jayna follows mysterious clues to find the family roots she’s never know
Ages 8–12
Planet Earth Is Blue
Nicole Panteleakos
Space-loving Nova counts down the days to the Challenger launch, waiting for the big sister who promised they would watc
Ages 8–12
Kiyo Sato: From a WWII Japanese Internment Camp to a Life of Service
Connie Goldsmith, Kiyo Sato
Kiyo rises from the injustice of a WWII internment camp to serve in the Air Force and fight for human rights in this mov
Ages 11–18
Virus Hunters: How Science Protects People When Outbreaks and Pandemics Strike
Amy Cherrix
You'll see how elite scientists race against time to track down deadly viruses and develop the vaccines that keep the wh
Ages 10–14
Stormy Seas
Mary Beth Leatherdale
Five young people from different eras, from 1930s Europe to modern North Africa, share their true journeys of fleeing ho
Ages 10–14
Kamishibai Man
Allen Say
An elderly storyteller returns to the city streets he once knew, searching for an audience in a world transformed by the
Ages 4–9
Serendipity Books #37
Dragolin
Stephen Cosgrove
A plump little dragon who can't breathe fire feels left behind until he discovers that true strength comes from believin
Ages 4–8
Right Where It Hurts
David Hill
A boy attempts to protect a girl from her own destructive coping mechanisms while she struggles under the weight of imme
Ages 13–17
Your Birthday Was the Best!
Maggie Hutchings
For the child who loves a silly misunderstanding, this tale of an uninvited cockroach guest celebrates finding joy even
Ages 4–8
