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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,548 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2037 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Expectations
Tony Bertauski
For parents or older students navigating the complex, emotional, and often unpredictable journey of building a family th
Ages 12–18
The Shiloh Series #1
Shiloh
Helena Sorensen
In a world where darkness is a tangible force called the Shadow, a young man with power over fire must find his way back
Ages 10–14
Ryan Hart #1
Ways to Make Sunshine
Renée Watson
For the child learning to find joy and resilience when their family's world is turned upside down by financial changes a
Ages 7–10
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12–18 yrs
1037 books
My Heart-Star Book
Bilyana Christalles
For children navigating big feelings like fear or sadness, this guide offers meditations and heart-centered tools to bui
Ages 5–11
The Courageous Cubs
Patty Wright Klingensmith
Two lion cubs named Omar and Andy navigate the ups and downs of the foster care system as they search for a sense of ide
Ages 5–10
The Forgotten Christmas Stocking
Go Art
A small, frayed stocking falls behind the couch and fears it has been forgotten until a quiet Christmas Eve miracle prov
Ages 3–7
A Miserable Man, a Magic Tree, and Other Inspiring Tales
Sharon Lee
Follow a grumpy man and a wounded creature through heartfelt parables that use imagination to illustrate biblical lesson
Ages 6–12
Red Ranger Came Calling
Berkeley Breathed
For the child who prides themselves on being too grown up for make-believe, but still harbors a secret, glowing hope for
Ages 6–12
Ordinary People Change the World #8
I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brad Meltzer
Witness how a commitment to nonviolence helped lead a movement as this biography follows the life and peaceful bravery o
Ages 5–9
The Sky Is the Limit: A Celebration of All the Things You Can Do
Lisa Swerling, Ralph Lazar
For children standing at the threshold of a new chapter, this lyrical journey celebrates the vast potential and small mi
Ages 3–8
Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina
Michaela DePrince, Elaine DePrince
Born into the violence of war-torn Sierra Leone, a young orphan overcomes staggering odds to find a new family and becom
Ages 12–18
Miracles on Maple Hill
Virginia Sorensen
For children navigating a parent's depression or health crisis, this classic tale shows how the rhythms of nature and co
Ages 8–12
Noah's Ark
Peter Spier
Witness the grandeur of the great flood alongside tender moments like shooing bees from a hive and welcoming animal babi
Ages 3–8
Rosa and Her Family #1
A Chair for My Mother
Vera B. Williams
Rosa and her family carefully save every spare coin in a large glass jar, hoping to replace what was lost to a fire with
Ages 4–8
God Blesses Us With #2
God Blesses Us with Baby Jesus
Evana Vincent
For the family introducing the Christmas story to their littlest ones through the gentle lens of God's love and the arri
Ages 0–4
Little House #10
On the Way Home
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Follow the real-life travels of the Ingalls family as they move across the American Midwest, capturing the sights and st
Ages 8–12
The Railway Series #7
Toby the Tram Engine
Rev. W. Awdry
For the child who fears being replaced by something new or feels like they don't quite fit in. Toby finds a new sense of
Ages 3–7
Nothing Sung and Nothing Spoken
Nita Tyndall
In the underground jazz clubs of Nazi-era Berlin, Charlotte and Geli find love and a dangerous spark of rebellion throug
Ages 14–18
Little Sammy Samurai #3
Little Sammy Samurai Masters Positivity
Raz Chan
For the child who struggles with frustration or giving up when things get tough. Little Sammy uses 'samurai' secrets to
Ages 4–8
Being LGBTQ in America
Growing Up LGBTQ
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
A supportive guide for teens navigating their LGBTQ+ identity, addressing everything from coming out and school bullying
Ages 12–18
Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat's Cool New Ride
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child who loves things that go and needs a gentle reminder that being helpful and staying positive is what makes
Ages 4–8
Children's American Civil War Era History Books
What Was the Emancipation Proclamation?
Baby Professor
For children learning about American history for the first time, this guide explains how a single document changed the c
Ages 6–10
Savvy #1
Savvy
Ingrid Law
Mibs is about to get her supernatural savvy on her thirteenth birthday, but a family emergency sends her on a cross-coun
Ages 8–12
The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
The Story of Barack Obama
Tonya Leslie
For the child curious about leadership and how one person can make history. This approachable biography explores the jou
Ages 6–9
