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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,255 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1946 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Red Bandanna
Tom Rinaldi
Welles Crowther was a trader in the South Tower who spent his final moments guiding others to safety during the 9/11 att
Ages 8–12
Peta the Golden Cat #3
Roary's Lost Magic
G. J. Lee
For the child who feels like they have lost their spark or is struggling with a sudden dip in self-esteem after a setbac
Ages 3–7
I'm Going to See My Counselor Today...Yay! Tommy and ADHD, A Superhero of Kid's Counseling
Michaela Decataldo
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big feelings or an ADHD diagnosis, this story reframes therapy as a positive, emp
Ages 4–9
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970 books
Hawk Mother Returns
Kara Hagedorn
For children processing physical limitations or the meaning of chosen family, this true story shows how a rescued hawk w
Ages 6–10
The Ballad of a Broken Nose
Arne Svingen
Thirteen-year-old Bart faces bullying and poverty while secretly pursuing his passion for opera and searching for the fa
Ages 10–14
A Surprise for Tiny Mouse
Petr Horáček
Tiny Mouse isn't a fan of the rain, but a sudden downpour leads to a colorful and textured surprise that changes her min
Ages 0–3
Fleabrain Loves Franny
Joanne Rocklin
While recovering from polio in 1952, Franny finds a brilliant, superpowered flea who whisks her away on incredible adven
Ages 8–12
The Christmas Adventure
Stephen Moore
For the little one who loves a snowy mystery, this cozy tale shows how friends can solve any problem when they work toge
Ages 3–7
Away We Go
Emil Ostrovski
Stuck in a quarantined school for kids with a fatal virus, Noah searches for friendship and a sense of purpose as the wo
Ages 14–18
Voices and Echoes of the Coliseum #1
Fawcetta
Dalian Artanian
For the child who feels like their mistakes are a burden. This rhyming story shows how a leaky faucet finds her special
Ages 3–7
Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis
Lesa Cline-Ransome
John Lewis turned his childhood experiences with segregation into a lifelong mission, choosing nonviolence and love to f
Ages 4–8
STEM Trailblazer Bios
Aerospace Engineer Aprille Ericsson
Laura Hamilton Waxman
Meet the innovative thinkers and problem-solvers in STEM whose passion for discovery is fundamentally changing how we un
Ages 7–11
Ready and Waiting for You
Judi Moreillon
Cheery rhymes and bright colors fill the halls as every teacher and student prepares a warm, enthusiastic welcome for th
Ages 3–6
Rabbi and the Reverend, The: Joachim Prinz, Martin Luther King Jr., and Their Fight against Silence
Audrey Ades
A rabbi who escaped the Nazis joins forces with Martin Luther King Jr. to prove that speaking out is the most powerful w
Ages 7–11
Stolen Justice: The Struggle for African American Voting Rights
Lawrence Goldstone
The ballot box has been a site of struggle since 1787. Trace the long, determined journey of African Americans fighting
Ages 12–18
You'll Always Be Enough
Laura Kuehl
For the child who feels pressure to be perfect or worries about making mistakes. This book offers gentle affirmations th
Ages 2–8
For the Love of Sister...A Sibling's Story
Nancy Seriani
For the child who feels lost or confused when a sibling is seriously ill or hospitalized.
Ages 4–10
If Only They Could Live Forever
Carol Mennig
For the child grappling with the loss of a pet, this gentle story provides a space to process sadness and celebrate the
Ages 4–8
The Joy of Starting School
Therese Bobe Balchan
For the child feeling a mix of nerves and excitement about their first day, this rhyming book eases transitions by highl
Ages 3–6
37 Days at Sea aboard the M.S. St. Louis, 1939
Barbara Krasner
Twelve-year-old Ruthie shares her heart in moving verse while aboard a ship of Jewish refugees seeking safety from the N
Ages 8–12
Aubri's Story
Crystal Ellison
For the child adjusting to life with a prosthetic limb, this story offers a mirror of resilience and the joy of finding
Ages 4–9
Effie Maloney #2
10 Lucky Things That Have Happened to Me Since I Nearly Got Hit by Lightning
Mary Hershey
Effie is finally finding her footing after her father is sent to prison, but the arrival of an old family friend threate
Ages 9–12
Delly Duck #1
Delly Duck: Why a Little Chick Couldn't Stay With His Birth Mother
Holly Marlow
A gentle tool for explaining foster care and adoption, focusing on why a birth mother might not be able to provide a saf
Ages 2–7
Corona Superhero Kids
Anna Astrova, Diana Gosteva
For children trying to make sense of a world with masks and distancing, this story turns health rules into a heroic miss
Ages 3–8
