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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,260 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2383 books
8–11 yrs
1950 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
September Roses
Jeanette Winter
Two sisters stranded in New York City on September 11th turn thousands of roses intended for a flower show into a beauti
Ages 5–9
I Was a Teenage Fairy
Francesca Lia Block
A tiny, magenta-haired fairy named Mab helps two struggling teenagers find the hidden strength and love needed to heal f
Ages 14–18
It Won't Ever Be the Same
Korie Leigh
A therapeutic resource for children navigating the heavy emotions of grief and the permanent changes that come after los
Ages 4–8
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970 books
Saving the Butterfly
Helen Cooper
For children processing trauma or displacement, this gentle story follows two siblings as they navigate the difficult pa
Ages 4–8
The Ship We Built
Lexie Bean
Rowan releases secrets into the sky via balloon-borne letters, searching for a connection while struggling with a painfu
Ages 10–14
Liesl & Po
Lauren Oliver
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of loneliness or the loss of a loved one, this story offers a gentle, magi
Ages 8–12
Princess Who Dreamed of Metting a Unicorn
Ayla For Kids
For the child who finds magic in the world and spends their days dreaming of a mythical best friend.
Ages 3–7
Can I Be Your Dog?
Can I Be Your Dog?
Troy Cummings
For the child longing for a pet or anyone who has ever felt like they don't quite fit in. A soulful stray dog writes let
Ages 4–8
What Cloud Is My Family In?
What Cloud Is My Sister In?
Kim Vesey
For children who are navigating the profound loss of a brother or sister and need gentle reassurance that their sibling'
Ages 4–8
Genesis of Shannara #3
The Gypsy Morph
Terry Brooks
In a future wasteland ravaged by chemical war, a band of magical and mortal survivors unites for a final stand against a
Ages 14–18
Georgie
R. O. Blechman
For those seeking a gentle way to process profound loss, this moving graphic novel shows how the quiet loyalty of a pet
Ages 8–14
Homebody
Theo Parish
High school rules and haircuts become milestones in this intimate memoir about the patient, hopeful journey of finding a
Ages 12–18
Hiding from the COVID-19 Monster
Charlene Howard
For the child feeling overwhelmed by the news, this comforting story helps explain the pandemic and why we stay home to
Ages 3–7
V is for Voting
Kate Farrell
For the curious young citizen who wants to understand how people work together to make things fair. An ABC journey throu
Ages 3–6
The Great Depression Wasn't Always Sad! Entertainment and Jazz Music Book for Kids
Baby Professor
For the curious child who wonders how people found joy during difficult times, this book explores the vibrant music and
Ages 7–12
What Cloud Is My Family In?
What Cloud Is My Brother In?
Kim Vesey
For the child grappling with the loss of a brother, this gentle book offers comforting imagery to help process the compl
Ages 4–8
The Water and the Wild #1
The Water and the Wild
K.E. Ormsbee
For the child grappling with the helplessness of a loved one's illness, this journey through a magical portal explores t
Ages 8–12
More Than Anything Else
Marie Bradby
Working long hours at the saltworks is hard, but nine-year-old Booker holds tight to a single, burning desire: the chanc
Ages 5–9
The Dream Keeper
Langston Hughes
Rhythmic blues, soulful songs, and lyrical verses celebrate the Black experience and the enduring beauty of human dreams
Ages 8–12
The Red Blanket
Eliza Thomas
For children processing the story of their own adoption or the wait for a new family member, this gentle story uses a re
Ages 4–8
Even if It Breaks Your Heart
Erin Hahn
In the heart of 15th-century Paris, the lives of a bell-ringer, a street dancer, and an archdeacon intertwine within the
Ages 14–18
Close to Me: A Story From Grief to Hope for Children and Families
Tamara Shofner
For the child navigating the heavy waves of loss, this gentle story provides a roadmap from the depths of grief toward a
Ages 3–8
The Incredible Journey
H Tramp
For the family introducing a child to the life and stories of Jesus through an engaging, tactile experience that makes a
Ages 3–8
Sometimes People March
Tessa Allen
For the child who asks why people gather in the streets, this book explores how collective action and shared goals can b
Ages 4–8
