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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Baygirl
Heather Smith
Kit faces the daily challenges of her father's alcoholism while leaning on the warmth of her grandmother and a supportiv
Ages 12–17
My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King III
Memories of the Civil Rights Movement come to life as a son recalls the playful, loving man he knew simply as Dad. Oil a
Ages 4–8
Fig
Sarah Elizabeth Schantz
Nineteen-year-old Fig shares a raw, haunting look at life in the shadow of her mother's schizophrenia and her own intern
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
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Feeling Better
Rachel Rashkin
Maya is feeling very sad, but a visit to a therapist helps her understand her emotions and learn the process of healing.
Ages 4–9
Cashay
Margaret McMullan
Cashay relies on her sharp mind and inner strength to forge a new path while growing up in a challenging Chicago housing
Ages 12–17
She Lives In Our Hearts
Natalie L. Welanetz
For children processing the profound loss of a mother, this gentle guide helps little ones find comfort in memories and
Ages 3–8
Dark Sky Rising
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Archival photos and intense storytelling reveal the harrowing fight for African American civil rights during the Reconst
Ages 12–18
Mighty Matty Conquers Corona
Crista Clifton
For the child feeling overwhelmed by new health rules or staying home, this story transforms safety habits into heroic s
Ages 3–8
I am Tama, Lucky Cat
Wendy Henrichs
A poor monk's life is transformed by the arrival of a hungry cat named Tama in this gentle, watercolor-illustrated tale
Ages 5–9
Kids Fight Back
Carter the Conqueror Fights Back
Marci Greenberg Cox
For the child navigating the brave world of childhood leukemia, this empowering story transforms a cancer diagnosis into
Ages 4–8
The Fish Makes a Wish
Elizabeth Carbone
For the child who loves capes and cowl-clad heroes, this introduction to a legendary city explores the origins of justic
Ages 10–14
Subway Story
written and illustrated by Julia Sarcone-Roach
Travel through New York City with a busy subway car and see what happens when its tracks end and a brand-new adventure b
Ages 4–8
Vilonia Beebe Takes Charge
Kristin L. Gray
Young Vilonia steps up to manage the household chores and support her father while her mother struggles with deep sadnes
Ages 8–12
Lonely Benny
Bob Zayas
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or is looking for their 'pack' after a move or change in friend gro
Ages 4–8
Juneteenth for Mazie
Floyd Cooper
Mazie’s father helps her overcome her frustrations by sharing the powerful story of their ancestors and the history of J
Ages 6–9
Timmy Teacup'S Terrific and Terrible Tale
Barbara Daniels
For the child feeling less than perfect because of a mistake or a 'chip' in their confidence. A heartwarming story about
Ages 3–8
Raspberry Hill #1
Money Hungry
Sharon G. Flake
Haunted by memories of homelessness, thirteen-year-old Raspberry Hill works tirelessly to save money while wondering if
Ages 10–14
A Stepping Stone Book
A Time to Be Brave
Joan Betty Stuchner
Ten-year-old David must find the courage to help the resistance and escape the German occupation of Denmark in this dram
Ages 8–12
My Name is Sangoel
Karen Lynn Williams
Sangoel carries a name from Sudan that no one in his new American home can pronounce, until he finds a clever way to hel
Ages 6–9
The Quest for the Purple Sun
Anil Idi
For the child who needs to see how perseverance and a sense of wonder can turn a difficult journey into a series of disc
Ages 7–10
A Pocketful of Stars
Aisha Bushby
Safiya enters the vivid dreams of her mother’s childhood in Kuwait to search for a way to reach her while she is in a co
Ages 9–13
The Journey to Max - An Adoption Story
Christopher Garcia-Halenar, Alejandro Garcia-Halenar
For the child who wants to know the story of how their family began, this heartwarming tale explains the long wait and d
Ages 4–8
Butterfly Yellow
Thanhhà Lại
A Vietnamese refugee arrives in Texas desperate to find her younger brother, only to realize she must fight to help him
Ages 14–18
The Loch Ness Monster
Jean Flitcroft
A family trip to the Scottish Highlands takes a magical turn when Vanessa spots the legendary Nessie in the deep waters
Ages 9–12
