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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+
Why No Goodbye?
Pamela L. Laskin
A boy's anger and grief burn through these free-verse poems after his mother flees Myanmar without him. It is a raw look
Ages 10–15
Oliver Cat on Planet B
Christine Kettner
Oliver Cat maintains his cheerful spirit and finds the silver lining no matter what obstacles or difficulties pop up in
Ages 3–6
Molly the Pony
Pam Kaster
Resilience takes center stage in this true story of a pony who survives Hurricane Katrina and a lost leg to find a new c
Ages 5–10
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970 books
Duffy's Rocks
Edward Fenton
A young boy searches for his missing father against the gritty, hopeful backdrop of Pittsburgh during the Great Depressi
Ages 12–16
Elsina's Clouds
Jeanette Winter
In the midst of a dry season in South Africa, Elsina paints vibrant prayers for rain on the walls of her home to reach o
Ages 4–8
Sleep Well, Siba and Saba
Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
For children who struggle with forgetfulness or worry about lost treasures, this soothing tale turns losses into dreams
Ages 3–7
Stay Curious: A Brief History of Stephen Hawking
Kathleen Krull, Paul Brewer
Powerful mixed-media art illustrates the relentless curiosity and playful spirit of physicist Stephen Hawking.
Ages 4–8
The Death-Defying Pepper Roux
Geraldine McCaughrean
Told he won't live to see fourteen, Pepper Roux runs away to the harbor and accidentally becomes the captain of his fath
Ages 10–14
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Thurgood
Jonah Winter
From a childhood in segregated Baltimore to the highest court in the land, Thurgood Marshall never stopped fighting. His
Ages 5–9
Daddy, Daddy, Be There
Candy Dawson Boyd
For children navigating the highs and lows of the father-child bond, this rhythmic plea asks for a father's emotional an
Ages 4–8
Boy Athletes Mental Skills
Growth Mindset for Boy Athletes
Nick Akoli
For the young athlete who struggles with pre-game nerves or feels discouraged after a loss, this guide offers tools to b
Ages 10–16
The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of Malala Yousafzai
Joan Marie Galat
For the child who asks why some children can't go to school or wonders how one person can change the world. An inspiring
Ages 6–9
Superhero Mindset #1
Superhero Mindset: Growth Mindset for Kids Vol. 1
Christian Fuchs, Tanja Zigart
For the child who gets easily frustrated by mistakes or wants to give up when things get hard. This workbook builds resi
Ages 6–12
Great Answers to Difficult Questions #1
Great Answers to Difficult Questions about Divorce
Fanny Cohen Herlem
A clear, supportive guide that addresses the tough questions kids and teens have about separation, from living in two ho
Ages 7–13
My Dragon Books
Diggory Doo, It's Moving Day!
Steve Herman
For the child feeling nervous about leaving their familiar bedroom and neighbors behind for a new, unknown house.
Ages 4–8
Grumpy Puff #1
Grumpy Puff and the Kindness Fairy
Mihaela Tane
For the child who struggles with big, grumpy feelings and needs help finding their way back to happiness through small a
Ages 3–7
The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of Barack Obama
Tonya Leslie PhD
For the child curious about how a young boy from Hawaii grew up to make history, this biography inspires big dreams thro
Ages 6–9
The Story Of #1
Maya Angelou
Tiffany Obeng
For the child who needs to know that their voice is a gift. This gentle biography shows how a young girl found the coura
Ages 4–8
Who HQ Illustrated Biographies
Caitlin Clark
Olivia Luchini
For the young athlete who needs to see that hard work and record-breaking dreams are possible through dedication and tea
Ages 8–12
Little Golden Book Biography
Oprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography
Alliah L. Agostini
For the child who needs to see how big dreams and hard work can change the world. This gentle biography introduces a leg
Ages 2–5
The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of John Lewis
Tonya Leslie
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one person's courage and persistence c
Ages 6–9
First Conversations #6
Goodbye: A First Conversation About Grief
Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli
For the child encountering loss for the first time, this gentle guide uses direct language to explain death and helps li
Ages 2–5
The Power of My Voice #1
Nico and the "Anyway" Tool
Pandu Adi Cakranegara
For the child who struggles with social nerves and 'what-if' worries, this story introduces a clever mental tool to help
Ages 4–8
Little Golden Book Biography
Henry Winkler
Betsy Groban
For the child who struggles with reading or feels they aren't smart enough, this biography shows how one boy's biggest c
Ages 8–12
