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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,540 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2036 books
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6–8
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Crossing Ebenezer Creek
Tonya Bolden
Freedom and love feel within reach for a formerly enslaved girl as the Civil War ends, until a sudden tragedy reveals th
Ages 12–18
Let's Ride the School Bus! (Public Transportation, 3)
Winston Garrett
Follow the major milestones and pivotal moments that have shaped African-American history throughout the years.
Ages 6–10
The Seventh Wish
Kate Messner
Twelve-year-old Charlie catches a magical fish that grants wishes, but she soon faces a family crisis that magic might n
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
1031 books
Finn Reeder Flu Fighter
Eric Stevens
For the child curious about how leaders are chosen or the buzz of a big election. This story helps demystify the excitem
Ages 7–11
Sky Boys
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child captivated by towering cranes and city skylines, this story marvels at the grit and wonder of building som
Ages 4–8
The Winter Horses
Philip Kerr
For the young reader seeking to understand courage and loyalty in the face of impossible odds. A gripping story of a gir
Ages 10–14
Black-eyed Suzie
Susan Shaw
For the young teen processing deep family trauma or the invisible scars of neglect. This powerful novel explores the dif
Ages 12–17
Torpedoed
Deborah Heiligman
For the young reader grappling with the weight of history and seeking examples of extraordinary bravery and resilience i
Ages 10–14
The Landing
John Ibbitson
A talented boy feels stuck in his life on a remote, impoverished island until a wealthy visitor offers a chance for his
Ages 12–16
A History for Peter #3
America Moves Forward
Gerald W. Johnson
For the student curious about how modern America came to be. This narrative history helps children make sense of the com
Ages 10–14
Tall Story
Candy Gourlay
For the child navigating a blended family or waiting to meet a long-lost relative, this story explores the complexities
Ages 10–14
The Royal Bee
Frances Park, Ginger Park
For the child who feels like an outsider because of where they come from, this story celebrates the courage to chase big
Ages 5–9
Chanda #2
Chanda's Wars
Allan Stratton
Following a promise made to her mother, Chanda must find the strength to protect her younger siblings from the dangers o
Ages 14–18
We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance
Deborah Hopkinson
Twelve Jewish children and teenagers find extraordinary ways to resist and survive across Nazi-occupied countries during
Ages 10–14
Learning to Breathe
Janice Lynn Mather
Surrounded by the calm of a yoga retreat, sixteen-year-old Indy seeks a moment of peace to process a devastating betraya
Ages 14–18
Broken Soup
Jenny Valentine
Fifteen-year-old Rowan tries to keep her world together while her parents and sister drift apart in the wake of her olde
Ages 12–17
Irena's Children
Tilar J. Mazzeo
Working with the Polish resistance, Irena Sendler risks everything to smuggle hundreds of Jewish children to safety duri
Ages 10–14
Cinderella Penguin
Janet Perlman
A classic fairy tale takes a waddling turn in this retelling where a kind penguin seeks her happy ending despite the med
Ages 3–8
The Last Wild
Piers Torday
For the child who feels like they have something important to say but no one is listening, or who feels a deep, protecti
Ages 9–12
Make Lemonade #3
This Full House
Virginia Euwer Wolff
LaVaughn pushes toward her future while wrestling with her family roots and the emotional complexities of her changing c
Ages 14–18
Sweep Up the Sun
Helen Frost
For the child who needs a boost of confidence to try something new, this poetic exploration of birds in flight mirrors t
Ages 4–8
A Beautiful Lie
Irfan Master
For the young person processing how to protect a loved one from harsh truths during a time of immense political and soci
Ages 11–16
Attacked at Sea: A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival (True Rescue series)
Michael J. Tougias and Alison O'Leary
For the young reader grappling with big questions about courage and safety, this gripping true story shows how a family
Ages 9–14
The Secret of Nightingale Wood
Lucy Strange
For the child navigating the heavy fog of a family in crisis, this gothic mystery offers a path toward hope, resilience,
Ages 9–13
