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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,255 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1946 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
My Name Is America #17
The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce
Ann Rinaldi
An indentured servant boy records the harrowing voyage of the Mayflower and the grueling labor required to build a new c
Ages 9–14
She Persisted #16
Bethany Hamilton
Maryann Cocca-Leffler
For the child facing a major setback or physical challenge, this biography shows how one girl's grit and faith helped he
Ages 6–9
Slave Spirituals and the Jubilee Singers
Michael L. Cooper
For the young history buff or music lover ready to explore how art and resilience can change the world. A moving look at
Ages 10–14
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970 books
Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos
Stephanie Roth Sisson
Carl Sagan’s life began with a curious look at the night sky, leading to a career spent helping the entire world marvel
Ages 4–8
The Tree and the River
Aaron Becker
For the curious child marveling at how buildings grow and landscapes change. This wordless journey explores how human pr
Ages 5–9
What's the Big Deal About #1
Freedom
Ruby Shamir
For the child asking what it means to be a 'free country.' This gentle history explains the struggle and triumph behind
Ages 4–8
Stumpkin
Lucy Ruth Cummins
Stumpkin is as orange as a traffic cone and round as a basketball, but he worries no one will pick him for their window
Ages 4–8
Catholic Children's Classics
The Rosary for Children
Bart Tesoriero
For the family looking to introduce a child to the meditative rhythm of the Rosary through clear explanations and simpli
Ages 5–10
Betti on the High Wire
Lisa Railsback
For the child adjusting to a new family or home, this story explores the complicated feelings of leaving one life behind
Ages 8–12
When the Soldiers Were Gone
Vera W. Propp
Young Benjamin must leave the safety of his foster home to reunite with his birth parents as they emerge from hiding in
Ages 8–12
Thursday
Catherine Storr
A quiet and steady devotion fuels a fifteen-year-old girl's mission to reach a boy struggling through deep emotional tur
Ages 12–16
Last Chance Dance
Lakita Wilson
For the teenager navigating the sting of a sudden breakup and the pressure to find their 'forever' person before high sc
Ages 12–18
Book of the Old Testament
Tomie dePaola
For the family seeking a child friendly introduction to scripture, these classic retellings pair sacred stories with war
Ages 4–10
Say Her Name
Zetta Elliott
For the child processing news of systemic injustice or seeking to honor the lives of Black women through a lens of both
Ages 10–18
Palace Beautiful
Sarah DeFord Williams
For the child navigating the heavy weight of family loss and looking for a way to process grief through the echoes of th
Ages 8–12
Caged Warrior #1
Caged Warrior
Alan Lawrence Sitomer
Sixteen-year-old McCutcheon Daniels fights in the Detroit underground to keep his family fed, but a new opportunity migh
Ages 14–18
Great Black Heroes #1
Five Bold Freedom Fighters
Wade Hudson
For the young student curious about history, these accessible biographies introduce five brave leaders who fought for fr
Ages 6–9
The Drop and the Ocean: A Quest of Love
Madeleine Deschênes
For the child asking deep questions about where we go and how we are connected to the world around us. This spiritual al
Ages 4–10
The Idea in You
Questlove
For children who need a boost of confidence to share their unique ideas and for parents looking to inspire a love for cr
Ages 4–8
Getting Near to Baby
Audrey Couloumbis
For the child grappling with the heavy silence of loss or a parent's withdrawal. A tender look at how two sisters find h
Ages 8–12
Pandora's Box
Mary Pope Osborne
For the child grappling with the weight of a mistake or wondering why bad things happen in the world, this classic myth
Ages 6–10
The Way Home Looks Now
Wendy Wan Long Shang
For the child navigating a family changed by loss. This moving story shows how sharing a passion like baseball can help
Ages 8–12
To Everything
Bob Barner
For children navigating life's big changes, this rhythmic book uses vibrant collage art to explain that every feeling an
Ages 4–8
Little Miss #30
Little Miss Star
Roger Hargreaves
For the child who loves the spotlight and dreams of being famous, this story explores what it means to truly shine and b
Ages 3–7
