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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,543 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2036 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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
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12–18 yrs
1034 books
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
The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles
Michelle Cuevas
A lonely messenger travels the shore trying to deliver a mysterious party invitation, only to find a heartwarming surpri
Ages 4–8
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
The Amazing Thinking Machine
Dennis Haseley
Two brothers use their wits and a quirky homemade invention to help their family weather the hardships of the Great Depr
Ages 8–12
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
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
You're Going to Talk to an AI Your Whole Life!
Gex Tekkino
For the child asking about Alexa, ChatGPT, or robots: this gentle guide demystifies AI by showing how it will be a helpf
Ages 4–9
Once Frozen, Now Family
Ezekiel Lee
For parents seeking a gentle way to explain the miracle of embryo adoption, this story celebrates the journey from a tin
Ages 4–8
Born to Re-Wild
Stephanie Mullani
For the child who asks big questions about the planet and wants to help. Join Juniper and her animal friends as they dis
Ages 5–10
Moving Away Will Be Okay!
Kellie Carte-Sears
For children facing the big transition of moving, this comforting story validates the sadness of leaving while building
Ages 4–8
Sparkles of Hope
Stela Canga
For the adolescent navigating self-doubt or low self-esteem, these short poems and prose offer a supportive guide to bui
Ages 9–16
Good Boy, Always
Dorothy Parkes
For the family finding comfort in the hope that a beloved pet remains a faithful, happy companion in the afterlife.
Ages 3–8
Kids Fight Back
Wanda the Warrior Fights Back
Marci Greenberg Cox
For the child facing a cancer diagnosis or starting chemotherapy, this story uses a superhero metaphor to transform medi
Ages 4–8
Twinkle From Above
Markela Batts
For the child navigating the big feelings of loss, this soothing story uses the image of a shining star to remind them t
Ages 4–8
Bounding For Light
Richard Mbuthia
For the student who needs a boost of confidence to keep going when things get tough. An inspiring true story about using
Ages 9–15
Two Adventures with Mom and Dad
Kelly Chang Rickert
For the child adjusting to life in two separate homes, this gentle story reinterprets the changes of divorce as a series
Ages 3–8
