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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Dreidels on the Brain
Joel Ben Izzy
Twelve-year-old Joel navigates family troubles and the isolation of being the only Jewish student in his school while ho
Ages 10–14
Sea Lions in the Parking Lot: Animals on the Move in a Time of Pandemic
Lenora Todaro
When humans stayed inside during the pandemic, animals began to wander into parking lots and cities, claiming new spaces
Ages 4–8
Freedom Summer for Young People: The Violent Season That Made Mississippi Burn and Made America a Democracy
Bruce Watson
College students risk their lives in the heat of 1964 Mississippi to register voters and open schools during a turning p
Ages 12–18
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1031 books
The Very Lonely Tree
Sue Fox
For the child who feels like an outsider or is struggling to find where they belong in a new group.
Ages 3–7
Trash Revolution
Erica Fyvie
See exactly what happens to your trash through detailed diagrams and fun facts that show how we can reduce waste and pro
Ages 8–12
Lucy's Cave
Karen B. Winnick
Eleven-year-old Lucy and her family seek safety in local caves during a Civil War siege in this true story of resilience
Ages 6–10
Hooray! It's Time to go Back to School!
Sarah Senne, Teresa Dennett Gonzalez
For the child feeling nervous about the end of summer, this rhyming story transforms first-day jitters into excitement f
Ages 3–7
The Cloud Who Couldn't Cry
Hellen Namuyiga
For the child who feels different because they don't hit milestones at the same time as their peers. A gentle story abou
Ages 3–8
Here in the Garden
Briony Stewart
Soft illustrations follow a child through a quiet garden as they cherish happy memories of a friend who is no longer the
Ages 3–7
Lenny the Grateful Llama Discovers his Superpower
Flyfolk Press
For the child who focuses on what went wrong instead of what went right, this gentle story introduces gratitude as a sup
Ages 3–7
Look Up at the Stars
Katie Cotton
For the child who feels small in a big world and wants to understand the twinkling lights above them. A soothing guide t
Ages 4–8
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
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
