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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,252 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs669 books

4–7 yrs2382 books

8–11 yrs1944 books

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Cover of Tales from the Deep Beyond

Tales from the Deep Beyond

Wordcrafters in Eugene

For the teen writer looking to find their tribe and see that their own imaginative voices are powerful, professional, an

Cover of Bite-sized Biographies for Learning to Think Like a Leader

Bite-sized Biographies for Learning to Think Like a Leader

For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a shift in perspective. These short profiles of great leaders turn life

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Alita finds her color

For the child who feels like the odd one out or struggles to find their place, this vibrant journey helps them embrace t

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12–18 yrs

970 books

Cover of Milo's Big Move

Milo's Big Move

Marianna V.

For the child feeling overwhelmed by the boxes and big changes of a move. This gentle story validates the 'moving day' j

Ages 3–7

Cover of The Secret Garden of Elara

The Secret Garden of Elara

Jillian Paperman

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or is searching for their own quiet place to bloom. A story about f

Cover of Dear Daddy

For the child who misses their father or wants to express their love, this touching story follows a daughter writing let

Cover of Did Walt Disney Have His Happily Ever After?

Did Walt Disney Have His Happily Ever After?

For the young dreamer who loves cartoons and needs to see that even the world's most successful creators faced many fail

Cover of Who Freed the Slaves?

World History Explorers

Who Freed the Slaves?

World History Explorers

For the child asking deep questions about unfairness in history and how brave people work together to change the world f

Cover of The Native Americans Who Changed the World

The Native Americans Who Changed the World

For the curious student who wants to see how people of all backgrounds shape our world, this book highlights the grit an

Cover of Greta Thunberg

Little People, Big Dreams #40

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

For the child who feels small in a big world, this biography shows how one person's voice can spark a global movement fo

Cover of It's Always Christmastime In Cratchitville

It's Always Christmastime In Cratchitville

Gary Paul Corcoran

For the child who loves the magic of the holidays but needs a reminder that the spirit of giving matters more than the d

Cover of A New Home for Mouse

A New Home for Mouse

For the child adjusting to a change in their environment or learning that even the best treasures sometimes require a bi

Cover of Shooting Kabul

For the child grappling with the guilt of a mistake or the fear of being an outsider. This story explores navigating a n

Cover of Lucky G and the Melancholy Quokka: How Play Therapy Can Help Children with Depression

Lucky G and the Melancholy Quokka: How Play Therapy Can Help Children with Depression

Amy Wilinski-Lyman

For children experiencing deep sadness or persistent low moods, this book demystifies play therapy and shows how process

Cover of Grassin

Creators of Six #2

For the child grappling with being different, this story of a unique blue creature explores finding one's place in a wor

Cover of The Soda Bottle School

The Soda Bottle School

Laura Kutner, Suzanne Slade

For children who want to help the planet but feel too small to make a difference, this story shows how simple trash can

Cover of The Eleventh Hour

The Eleventh Hour

Jacques Goldstyn

Two inseparable friends grow up side-by-side until the outbreak of World War I leads them to join the Canadian Army toge

Cover of The Star

Corrinne Averiss

A heartwarming picture book about a child who falls from the sky and is taken in by a couple who love them as their own.

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Frog in the Hospital

Deanna S. Kizis

For the little one facing their first big hospital stay. This comforting story walks through the scary unknowns of medic

Cover of Wow! School!

Robert Neubecker

For the preschooler or kindergartner feeling nervous about their first day. This vibrant book replaces school-day jitter

Cover of The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition

The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition

A young girl is forced to leave her home and her beloved doll behind when her family hurriedly flees during the 1947 Par

Cover of Do You See What I See?

Do You See What I See?

Claudia Cangilla McAdam

For parents seeking to help children look past the surface of difficult events to find spiritual meaning and hope in the

Cover of Lizbeth, the Little Lost Golf Ball

Lizbeth, the Little Lost Golf Ball

For the child feeling overwhelmed by small setbacks, this sweet journey through the rough teaches that being 'lost' is j

Cover of Bear and Fred: A World War II Story

Bear and Fred: A World War II Story

For children who need a gentle entry point into understanding the Holocaust. This story uses the comfort of a teddy bear