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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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Five Enchanted Roses

Anne Elisabeth Stengl

For the teen seeking to understand the power of sacrifice and the beauty within others. This collection uses familiar fa

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Ahmed and the Feather Girl

For the child who feels like an outsider or longs for a deep connection, this enchanting tale explores the power of kind

Cover of Pretend Friends: A story about schizophrenia and other illnesses that can cause hallucinations

Pretend Friends: A story about schizophrenia and other illnesses that can cause hallucinations

For the child who is confused or worried because a sibling or family member sees and hears things that aren't there.

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12–18 yrs

970 books

Cover of Pearls of Childhood: The Poignant True Wartime Story of a Young Girl Growing Up in an Adopted Land

Pearls of Childhood: The Poignant True Wartime Story of a Young Girl Growing Up in an Adopted Land

Vera Gissing

For the reader grappling with questions of displacement and survival, this memoir offers a gentle but honest look at lif

Ages 12–18

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What About Me? #2

What Happens When Parents Get Divorced?

For the child feeling anxious about how their world will change, this book uses a concrete calendar approach to explain

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Jackson's Diary #1

Cow Trumps and Sheep Burps

For the child who loves toilet humor but is starting to ask big questions about the planet and how we can protect our en

Cover of A Horse's Tale: Ten Adventures in 100 Years

A Horse's Tale: Ten Adventures in 100 Years

For the child who wonders about the secrets hidden in old objects or how life has changed for families over the last cen

Cover of The Enemy: A Book About Peace

The Enemy: A Book About Peace

For the child questioning why people fight or feeling disconnected from others, this powerful story reveals how much we

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Tales from Dimwood Forest #6

Poppy and Ereth

For the child navigating the heavy weight of a final goodbye or the fear of losing a best friend. A moving end to a belo

Cover of My Name Is Gabriela: The Life of Gabriela Mistral

My Name Is Gabriela: The Life of Gabriela Mistral

For the child who loves storytelling and dreams of making the world a better place, this lyrical biography celebrates fi

Cover of Tangled Webs

Tangled Webs #1

Navigating a complicated double life requires immense courage to unmask your true self and escape a cycle of survival.

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CreativeSoul Photography

Regis Bethencourt, Kahran Bethencourt

For the child who needs to see their own light reflected, this lyrical celebration uses striking portraits to affirm the

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This Is the Wind

For children curious about how babies arrive, this rhythmic story parallel-tracks a human mother and a mouse mother duri

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Sophia Scrooby Preserved

A young girl's journey takes her from an African village to American slavery and London fame as she searches for a famil

Cover of Nelson Mandela

For the child curious about standing up against unfairness, this stylized biography explores how one leader's peaceful p

Cover of A Happy Day

Katie Woo finds joy in every part of her day, from the moment she wakes up until it is time to say goodnight.

Cover of Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild

Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild

Catherine Thimmesh

Conservationists use innovative techniques and round-the-clock care to help giant pandas learn the skills they need to s

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The Baby-Sitters Club #93

Mary Anne and the Memory Garden

Shock and grief collide when Mary Anne returns to school only to learn that her friend and project partner has suddenly

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The Lonely Toad

For the child who feels like the odd one out or is looking for a place to belong, this story follows a lonely garden toa

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What Could I Be?

What Could Hanna Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play dress-up and wonder about the future. An encouraging introduction to different jobs and

Cover of Home Safe Home

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

For the child who thrives on routine but faces a sudden, scary change at home. This story helps kids find their footing

Cover of If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now

If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now

A giant leaf creature hides in a pile of autumn leaves, waiting for a child to find him before the growing city reaches

Cover of Climate Change

For the child curious about why the planet is warming up, this quirky guide uses funny characters to turn big environmen

Cover of Earth Smart

Follow two children on a walk through their neighborhood as they find simple, practical ways to protect the environment