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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+
Kids Fight Back
Michael the Magnificent Fights Back
Marci Greenberg Cox
For the child navigating a serious medical diagnosis who needs to feel like a hero in their own story.
Ages 4–8
Seasons Change
Dwanetta Beaver Reed
For the child struggling with life's big changes, this gentle metaphor uses the turning seasons to show that growth and
Ages 4–8
One & Only Googoosh, The: Iran's Beloved Superstar
Azadeh Westergaard
Even as a child superstar, Iran's most famous singer faced a sudden silence after the 1979 Revolution in this moving, co
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
970 books
Bartali's Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero
Megan Hoyt
A famous Italian cyclist risks everything by using his bike to secretly transport documents and save hundreds of people
Ages 6–10
Samir and Yonatan
Daniella Carmi
While recovering in an Israeli hospital, a Palestinian boy confronts his fears and finds unexpected connection through m
Ages 10–14
Silver Meadows Summer
Emma Otheguy
Carolina leaves her life in Puerto Rico behind for upstate New York, finding new hope through her art and a secret disco
Ages 8–12
The Legend of the Curse of the Bambino
Dan Shaughnessy
The Boston Red Sox face decades of bad luck and heartbreak after trading away the legendary Babe Ruth in this lightheart
Ages 6–10
Loud and Proud: LGBTQ+ Speeches that Empower and Inspire
Tea Uglow
Historic words from activists around the globe fill this collection of speeches that have shaped the LGBTQ+ movement and
Ages 12–18
Kindergarten Hat
Janet Lawler
For the child feeling big butterflies about the first day of school or worrying that a mistake might ruin a special mome
Ages 3–6
Breakfast with Neruda
Laura Moe
Living in his car while his mother struggles with hoarding, Michael finds an unexpected connection with a fellow misfit
Ages 14–18
Jumping Mouse
Misty Schroe
For the child learning the power of generosity, this meditative retelling shows how helping others can transform our own
Ages 4–8
Always Sisters: A Story of Loss and Love
Saira Mir
For a child processing the confusing sadness of a pregnancy loss or miscarriage. This gentle story helps siblings unders
Ages 4–8
The Scarves
Daniela Bunge
A young boy notices how unhappy his grandparents have become since they separated and begins a hopeful quest to help the
Ages 4–8
Dorothea's Eyes
Barb Rosenstock
Living with polio in a field dominated by men, Dorothea Lange used her unique perspective and camera to capture the unfo
Ages 4–9
The Gnome's Eye
Anna Kerz
After leaving an Austrian refugee camp for a distant life in Canada, young Theresa clings to a lucky stone to find coura
Ages 8–12
Viral
Ann Bausum
The most startling thing you will learn is how medical neglect and social stigma shaped the early years of the HIV/AIDS
Ages 12–18
The Safest Lie
Angela Cerrito
Nine-year-old Anna must leave the Warsaw ghetto and adopt a secret identity to survive in a series of foster homes durin
Ages 8–12
Seeking Freedom: The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America
Selene Castrovilla
In 1861, an enslaved man named George Scott courageously risked everything to work with a Union commander and save Fortr
Ages 7–11
Good Enough
Jen Petro-Roy
Inside a residential treatment center, Riley shares an intimate and honest account of her journey through an eating diso
Ages 9–13
Grizzly Bears: Guardians of the Wilderness
Frances Backhouse
Grizzly bears are vital to their ecosystems, but they face new threats from a changing climate as they try to live along
Ages 9–12
You Are So Loved - Adoption Story
Sherri Lee Prins
For the child who joined their family through adoption and needs to hear that they were deeply wanted, chosen, and are l
Ages 0–6
Kids Fight Back
Khaleesi the Conqueror Fights Back
Marci Greenberg Cox
For the child facing a serious medical diagnosis or hospital stay, this book offers a superhero lens to transform scary
Ages 3–8
Captured History
Japanese American Internment
Michael Burgan
During World War II, 120,000 Japanese Americans were forced from their homes into camps, sparking a long struggle for ju
Ages 8–13
The Bell Rang
James E. Ransome
The daily routine of an enslaved family is shattered when a son goes missing, sparking a powerful story of hope and the
Ages 4–8
