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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,550 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2037 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden
Heather Smith
After a tsunami carries his father away, Makio finds a way to move through his silent grief by visiting a mysterious, un
Ages 6–9
Golden Threads
Suzanne Del Rizzo
For the child who is heartbroken over a broken toy or feeling 'damaged' after a difficult time. This story shows how hea
Ages 4–8
My Red Balloon
Eve Bunting
For the child counting down the days until a deployed parent returns, this story captures the nervous excitement and the
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
1039 books
Skellig #1
Skellig
David Almond
For the child navigating a major life transition while carrying the heavy weight of a family member's illness. This stor
Ages 9–13
Wings of Peace
Panja Jürgens
For the child curious about children in other lands, this collection of black-and-white photography explores our shared
Ages 5–12
And the People Stayed Home
Kitty O'Meara
For the family seeking peace and perspective during times of isolation, this lyrical poem offers a hopeful way to proces
Ages 4–10
We Dream a World: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King
Yolanda Renee King
For the child wondering how they can make a difference, this lyrical tribute carries the torch of the King legacy into a
Ages 4–8
Climate Warriors
Laura Gehl
Fourteen different specialists, from food scientists to economists, are using unexpected and brilliant methods to solve
Ages 8–12
Song of the River
Gill Lewis
For the child who feels helpless about climate change and wants to know how one person, or one small animal, can heal a
Ages 8–12
Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
The coolest cat in town shares a collection of famous quotes from history's greatest thinkers, all delivered with his si
Ages 4–8
The Cello of Mr. O
Jane Cutler
Amidst the ruins of a besieged city, a musician uses his cello and a harmonica to offer the defiant beauty of Bach to hi
Ages 6–10
Blue Skies
Anne Bustard
For the child waiting for a loved one to return, this moving story explores how to hold onto hope while navigating the c
Ages 8–12
Harmonica, The
Tony Johnston
The music of Schubert and the notes from a small harmonica provide a flicker of hope and humanity for a boy imprisoned i
Ages 8–12
Building an Orchestra of Hope
Carmen Oliver
For the child who needs to see how creativity and perseverance can transform a community's challenges into a beautiful s
Ages 5–9
A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
C. Coco De Young
For the child feeling the weight of grown-up worries like family money or the fear of losing their home.
Ages 8–12
Pete the Cat's Giant Groovy Book
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child who needs a reminder to keep their cool when things don't go as planned. Pete's laid-back attitude helps k
Ages 4–8
Samira Surfs
Rukhsanna Guidroz
A Rohingya girl finds a sense of freedom and belonging on the waves when she discovers surfing after fleeing her home fo
Ages 8–12
Mouse's Christmas Gift
Mindy Baker
For the child who needs to know that even the smallest gesture can bring a community together and restore hope during a
Ages 3–7
Never Look Back
Lilliam Rivera
For the teen processing the trauma of loss or displacement who needs to see their resilience reflected in a high stakes,
Ages 13–18
I Have Heard of a Land
Joyce Carol Thomas
For the child discovering their roots and the meaning of home, this lyrical story follows an African-American woman's co
Ages 4–10
I'm Going to Sing: Black American Spirituals
Ashley Bryan
Explore the profound history and soulful melodies of Black American spirituals through vibrant art and music, perfect fo
Ages 6–12
Every Man Heart Lay Down
Unknown
For the family seeking a globally-minded Christmas story that celebrates how the news of peace and love can reach every
Ages 4–8
The Breadwinner #2
Parvana's Journey
Deborah Ellis
Traveling alone through a war-torn landscape, Parvana disguises herself as a boy to find her family, joining a band of l
Ages 10–14
Missing May
Cynthia Rylant
Summer and her Uncle Ob leave their West Virginia trailer on a heartfelt journey to find hope and the strength to move f
Ages 10–14
