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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
January 1905
Katharine Boling
Ten-year-old twins lean on each other to survive the grueling daily life of an industrial mill town in the days before c
Ages 8–12
Little Cloud Finds Courage
Sang De La
For the child who feels small in a big world or hesitates to try new things. A gentle weather-themed story about finding
Ages 3–7
Tempus Machina
Muhamed Farhaan
For the adventurous child who wonders how their choices today will shape the world of tomorrow.
Ages 9–14
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12–18 yrs
1031 books
The Toymaker's Workshop
Ronald Jason Cruzet
For the child who feels like a misfit or wonders if their unique quirks have a purpose in the world.
Ages 4–8
Three Strike Summer
Skyler Schrempp
For the child feeling the weight of unfairness in the world: a story about finding your voice and your swing when everyt
Ages 8–12
Evan and the Skygoats
Vanessa Vassar
For the child navigating the heartache of losing a pet. This gentle story uses imagination to transform grief into a pea
Ages 4–8
Lift the Flap Christmas Stories for Young Children
Naomi Joy Krueger
For parents seeking a gentle way to share the religious meaning of Christmas with little ones through hands-on discovery
Ages 2–5
I Remember Miss Perry
Pat Brisson
For the classroom or family navigating the sudden loss of a teacher, this gentle story provides a path for children to p
Ages 5–9
Waiting for Sarah
Bruce McBay, James Heneghan
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of isolation and physical loss after a life-altering tragedy. A haunting st
Ages 12–17
The Clever Dreidel's Chanukah Wishes
Sarah Mazor
For children curious about the traditions of the Festival of Lights, this rhyming tale follows a dreidel as it shares th
Ages 3–8
Little Golden Book Biography
Harry Belafonte
Lavaille Lavette
For the child discovering that music can change the world: an inspiring look at how one man used his voice to sing songs
Ages 2–5
Untamed
Anita Silvey
Vivid photographs capture Jane Goodall's groundbreaking life and her famous work among the chimpanzees.
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Bentley Hippo #1
Inspiring Children to Never Give Up
Argyro Graphy
For the child facing a tough new challenge or feeling discouraged. This gentle story of an olive tree's grit helps littl
Ages 3–8
Understanding Buddy
Marc Kornblatt
Fifth-grader Sam reaches out with empathy to help his classmate Buddy cope with a new school and the heartbreaking loss
Ages 8–12
The Things She's Seen
Ambelin Kwaymullina, Ezekiel Kwaymullina
Fifteen-year-old Beth is a ghost, but she still has work to do as she helps her grieving father solve a mysterious fire
Ages 14–18
Great Bear Rainforest
Ian McAllister
Vivid photography captures the mist-shrouded beauty of a Canadian temperate rainforest and the vital efforts of a film c
Ages 8–12
Manny Pacquiao The Pac-Man: Life of a World Champion Boxer
Unknown
For the young sports fan who needs to see that greatness starts with hard work and determination, regardless of where yo
Ages 6–10
My Chemical Mountain
Corina Vacco
Jason and his friends refuse to stay silent as they witness their town being destroyed, leading them into a gritty confr
Ages 12–17
Invisible Enemies: Stories of Infectious Disease
Jeanette Farrell
Deadly outbreaks like the plague and smallpox have shaped the human race, leaving behind a trail of historical mysteries
Ages 12–18
The Apartment
Alexandra Litvina
One hundred years of Russian life unfold within the walls of a single Moscow home, revealing how a century of history ch
Ages 8–14
A Chanukah Noel
Sharon Jennings
Moving from Canada to a small French village is hard enough, but a young Jewish girl finds herself longing to join in th
Ages 6–9
Piggie Sue Finds a Friend
L.W. Lewis
For the little one feeling a bit lonely or unsure how to start a friendship, this sweet quest offers reassurance that th
Ages 3–6
Little Ducks Go
written and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully
Six little ducklings are swept down a street grate, sparking a community-wide effort to bring them safely back to their
Ages 3–6
The Great American Foot Race
Andrew Speno
Follow the grueling 3,400-mile journey from Los Angeles to New York as 199 runners attempt an impossible marathon across
Ages 8–12
