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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+
The Watch That Ends The Night
Allan Wolf
The tragic sinking of the Titanic comes to life through a haunting chorus of voices, retelling the 1912 disaster from mu
Ages 14–18
Saving Lucas Biggs
Marisa de los Santos, David Teague
Margaret travels back sixty years into the past, using her secret abilities to try and change history and save her fathe
Ages 8–12
Lost in America
Marilyn Sachs
After the devastating losses of World War II, a seventeen-year-old girl relies on her wit and resilience to build a new
Ages 12–17
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12–18 yrs
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Where Did Baby Go?
SCR
Gentle rhymes and hand-drawn illustrations help answer difficult questions about pregnancy loss with honesty and care.
Ages 3–7
Wee Ones' Bible Stories
Anonymous
For parents seeking a gentle way to introduce foundational faith stories, this simplified collection uses large print an
Ages 2–6
Fortune Cookie Fortunes
Grace Lin
Paper slips inside fortune cookies provide a warm lens through which a young girl observes her family and the small wond
Ages 4–8
Moon at Nine
Deborah Ellis
For the teenager navigating the weight of a secret identity or first love in a society where their very existence is con
Ages 14–18
A Little Wanting Song
Cath Crowley
For the teen who feels like they are waiting for their real life to begin, balancing the ache of loneliness with the mag
Ages 12–17
A Penguin Story
written and ill. by Antoinette Portis
For the child who feels there must be more to the world than what they see every day. This gentle story celebrates the c
Ages 2–6
The Kite
written and ill. by Luis Garay
For the child learning that some things are worth waiting for, this story follows a boy who works hard to earn something
Ages 5–9
Pregnant Pause
Han Nolan
Sixteen-year-old Eleanor faces life-altering choices about her future, her marriage, and her baby in this raw look at te
Ages 14–18
Willow and the Snow Day Dance
Denise Brennan-Nelson
Spunky Willow moves to a new street and uses her creative spirit to win over the neighbors, including the very grumpy Mr
Ages 4–8
A Star in the Night
Jennifer Gladen
For the child feeling anxious about a sick family member, this comforting story uses the Christmas pageant to offer hope
Ages 4–8
Dairy Queen #2
The Off Season
Catherine Gilbert Murdock
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family responsibility and the sudden, life-altering injuries of a loved one.
Ages 12–18
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
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
Indivisible
Gail Bush, Randy Meyer
For the teenager grappling with what it means to be American, this anthology uses powerful voices to explore the interse
Ages 12–18
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
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
