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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 Racing the Past

Racing the Past

For the child processing complex grief after a difficult family situation. This moving story shows how physical movement

Cover of Frida's Big Dreams

Frida's Big Dreams

For the child who is starting to wonder about the future, this sweet story encourages young readers to imagine all the a

Cover of Moonbeans and the Circus of Wishes

Magical Moon Cat #4

Moonbeans and the Circus of Wishes

For the child who wants to help a friend in need, this story shows how a little magic and a lot of teamwork can save a f

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12–18 yrs

970 books

Cover of Polar the Titanic Bear

Polar the Titanic Bear

Daisy Corning Stone Spedden

For the child curious about history's big moments, this gentle account of the Titanic disaster provides a safe way to ex

Ages 7–12

Cover of The Other Side of the River

The Other Side of the River

For the child adjusting to a major move or seeking their place in a new community, this moving story explores finding ho

Cover of John McCain: Get to Know the Brave POW and Senator

Get to Know Your Government

John McCain: Get to Know the Brave POW and Senator

For children curious about what it means to be a hero, this accessible biography explores how one man turned hardship in

Cover of Come August, Come Freedom

Come August, Come Freedom

For the teen processing the weight of history and the moral necessity of standing up against systemic injustice, even wh

Cover of Green Promises: Girls Who Loved the Earth

Girls Who Changed Science and Art #3

Green Promises: Girls Who Loved the Earth

Jeannine Atkins

For the young activist who wants to change the world, these lyrical portraits of pioneering women show how one person's

Cover of Kamala Harris

For the child curious about the people who lead our country. This early reader introduces Kamala Harris's journey from a

Cover of The Perilous Journey of the Donner Party

The Perilous Journey of the Donner Party

Letters and diaries from survivors tell the harrowing true story of the Donner Party as they faced a brutal winter on th

Cover of The Infinite Sea

The 5th Wave #2

The Infinite Sea

Cassie Sullivan fights for the survival of the human race. As one of the last few people on Earth, she must find a way t

Cover of Sprout

After a painful loss, a teenager named Sprout leaves his old life for Kansas and discovers that a new landscape can hold

Cover of Tattie's River Journey

Tattie's River Journey

Shirley Rousseau Murphy

For children processing big life changes or sudden upheaval. This lyrical tale turns a scary flood into a gentle, unexpe

Cover of The Lord Is My Shepherd: The Twenty-Third Psalm

The Lord Is My Shepherd: The Twenty-Third Psalm

For the child seeking a sense of safety and peace. This gentle walk through nature provides comfort and reassurance that

Cover of The Biggest Snowball Ever!

The Biggest Snowball Ever!

For children who love the thrill of snowy days and the suspense of a holiday deadline. A group of friends gets caught up

Cover of Dove Dream

Living in the Kansas countryside in 1963, thirteen-year-old Dovey looks back at her past and toward her future while her

Cover of Anxious Hearts

Modern-day Maine teens who were childhood friends find their bond deepening into love and remain determined to reunite e

Cover of Gentle's Holler

Maggie Valley #1

Gentle's Holler

Livy Two Weems pours her heart into songwriting while dreaming of a life beyond her crowded North Carolina holler in the

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Smiley Little Shark #2

Smiley Little Shark 2

For the preschooler who needs a gentle reminder that being kind and friendly is the best way to make new connections.

Cover of What Could Lilian Be?

Personalized Name Kids Books

What Could Lilian Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play dress-up and wonder about the future, this rhyming tale celebrates the endless possibili

Cover of The Way Past Winter

The Way Past Winter

Kiran Millwood Hargrave

For the child who feels a fierce protective bond with their siblings and seeks the courage to face daunting challenges w

Cover of The Wild Robot Field Guide

The Wild Robot Field Guide

For the curious reader who loves digging into the details of their favorite fictional worlds and wants to connect storyt

Cover of Peace One Day

For the child wondering if one person can really make a difference. This true story follows a filmmaker's journey to cre

Cover of Ella and Monkey at Sea

Ella and Monkey at Sea

Ella and her favorite toy struggle with the big emotions of saying goodbye to their grandmother and moving across the oc