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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,252 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1944 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
I Am a Star Child of the Holocaust
Inge Auerbacher
Inga shares her journey from a peaceful German childhood to three years of survival in a Nazi concentration camp.
Ages 8–12
In Limbo
Deb JJ Lee
For the teenager grappling with high school pressures, cultural displacement, and mental health, this memoir offers a ra
Ages 14–18
Ballots for Belva: The True Story of a Woman's Race for the Presidency
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
For the child who asks why things aren't always fair, this inspiring biography follows a woman who broke barriers to bec
Ages 6–9
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What the World Could Make: A Story of Hope
Holly M. McGhee
For children who need a quiet moment of reassurance, this lyrical tale follows a rabbit and a crow as they find hope in
Ages 4–8
Last Left Standing
Barbara Timberlake Russell
Josh searches for a way to carry the memory of his brother while building an unexpected friendship with an elderly neigh
Ages 8–12
Eyes Tale
No Eye Has Seen
Katie Canty
For children asking big questions about what comes after this life, this soothing story uses vibrant imagination to expl
Ages 4–8
Lulu Kelly Mystery #1
Lulu in Honolulu
Elisabeth Wolf
For the child navigating the complex feelings of a parent's remarriage while secretly wishing for a family reunion.
Ages 8–12
Hope Was Here
Joan Bauer
For the teen searching for where they fit in. A heartwarming story about a skilled waitress finding family and her voice
Ages 12–17
Usborne Bible Stories
The Story of Jesus for Young Children
Heather Amery
For the family looking to introduce the stories of Jesus through a gentle, educational lens. These simple retellings hel
Ages 3–7
Eco-Warriors
Brink of Extinction: Can We Stop Nature's Decline?
Eric Braun
For the young activist concerned about the environment, this guide explores the biodiversity crisis with a focus on cons
Ages 10–14
The Boy on the Wooden Box
Leon Leyson
A young boy becomes one of the twelve hundred people saved from the Holocaust by a factory owner’s daring and costly int
Ages 9–14
Who HQ Graphic Novels
Who Is Tibet's Exiled Leader?: The 14th Dalai Lama
Teresa Robeson
For the child curious about global history and standing up for peace, this graphic novel explores how a young boy became
Ages 8–12
Because I Am Furniture
Thalia Chaltas
For the teenager grappling with the trauma of domestic abuse and the struggle to be seen, this verse novel explores find
Ages 14–18
Hope's Crossing
Joan Elizabeth Goodman
Captured by Tories during the Revolutionary War, thirteen-year-old Hope must use every ounce of her wit and courage to e
Ages 10–14
All I Need
Susane Colasanti
Skye and Seth find an instant connection at a summer party, but maintaining that bond becomes a challenge as their lives
Ages 14–18
Falling Through Darkness
Carolyn MacCullough
Seventeen-year-old Ginny is drowning in guilt after the death of her daredevil boyfriend, until an unexpected tenant hel
Ages 14–18
PeaceJam
PeaceJam: A Billion Simple Acts of Peace
Ivan Suvanjieff, Dawn Gifford Engle
World leaders and Nobel Laureates join forces with teenagers to tackle global crises, proving that simple acts can lead
Ages 12–18
The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story
Dezh Azaad
For the family finding comfort in their roots while far from home, this lyrical story explores how a simple carpet can h
Ages 4–8
The Poem Forest
Carrie Fountain
For the child who dreams of making the world a greener place, this lyrical biography shows how one person's dedication c
Ages 6–10
Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China
Ai-Ling Louie
Long before European versions existed, this ancient Chinese tale told of a girl named Yeh-Shen and her magical journey t
Ages 5–10
Wildlife Crossings
Catherine Barr
For the nature lover concerned about the environment, this book explores how clever engineering helps wild animals safel
Ages 7–10
The Earth Shook: A Persian Tale
Donna Jo Napoli
For the child grappling with the aftermath of a frightening event or community loss, this lyrical tale offers a path fro
Ages 4–9
Who Was?
Who Was Ronald Reagan?
Joyce Milton
For the curious student interested in how a small town boy became a movie star and then the President, this biography ex
Ages 8–12
Over the Shop
JonArno Lawson
For the child learning how kindness and hard work can turn a lonely house into a home. A beautiful look at how we build
Ages 3–8
