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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,260 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs669 books

4–7 yrs2383 books

8–11 yrs1950 books

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River of Time #1

Lisa Tawn Bergren

For the teenager seeking their own strength and voice, this adventure follows a girl finding courage and faith while nav

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The Artania Chronicles #2

The Kidnapped Smile

Laurie Woodward

For the child who thrives on self-expression and needs a reminder that their creative spark can overcome even the greyes

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I Can't Believe They're Gone

For the child grappling with the loss of a loved one, this forest-themed story uses gentle bear characters to explain th

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12–18 yrs

970 books

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The Everything Seed

Carole Martignacco

Luminous batik illustrations bring to life a creation myth where the entire developing universe begins from a single, wo

Ages 4–8

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The Button Boat

Glendon Swarthout, Kathryn Swarthout

For the child who needs to see the strength in siblings standing together against a world that feels unfair and difficul

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Hey! Get Off Our Train

John Burningham

For the child curious about the natural world, this bedtime journey transforms a toy train into a rescue mission for ani

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Clap for Kids: Thank you to all the super hero kids of Covid-19.

For the child who stayed home to keep others safe. This rhyming tribute celebrates the resilience and 'superhero' streng

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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

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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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Milo's Big Move

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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