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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #1
Fair Ball! 14 Great Stars from Baseball's Negro Leagues
Jonah Winter
For the child who loves sports but needs to understand the history of fairness, these profiles of Negro League legends c
Ages 7–11
Petra Luna #1
Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
Alda P. Dobbs
For the child grappling with sudden change or family responsibility, Petra's journey through the Mexican Revolution offe
Ages 8–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Brianna Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the young dreamer starting to wonder what they will be when they grow up, this encouraging story explores a world of
Ages 3–7
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Animal Rescue #10
Holly: The Doorstep Puppy
Tina Nolan
For the child who loves animals and wants to help every creature find a home, this story explores the responsibility and
Ages 7–10
What Could I Be?
What Could Gabriella Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the curious child imagining who they might become, this rhyming journey explores diverse career paths to inspire big
Ages 3–7
They Called Us Enemy
George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott
George Takei shares his childhood experience of being forced into a Japanese American internment camp and the impact it
Ages 12–18
Rescuing Rialto: A Baby Sea Otter's Story
Lynda V. Mapes
For the child who loves animals and wants to understand how people help wildlife in need. This true story follows a tiny
Ages 4–8
We Wanted You
Liz Rosenberg
For parents seeking to show an adopted child how deeply they were wished for and how much love awaited them before they
Ages 3–7
Ruby, the Christmas Donkey
Mirabel Cecil
Ruby the donkey is feeling the winter chill, but a colorful gift from her barnyard friends helps her shine during the lo
Ages 4–8
Jellybeans
Sylvia van Ommen
For the child asking deep questions about life and what happens next. This gentle dialogue between two friends provides
Ages 4–8
Pity Party
Kathleen Lane
For the child who feels like a 'work in progress' and needs a humorous, surreal way to process social anxiety, insecurit
Ages 8–12
World War II: Ukraine #1
Making Bombs for Hitler
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
Lida is a young Ukrainian girl stolen from her home by the Nazis and forced to work in a camp, where she must find the s
Ages 9–13
Science Comics #2
Coral Reefs: Cities of the Ocean
Maris Wicks
For the curious explorer fascinated by the sea, this graphic novel uses humor and vibrant art to explain how coral reefs
Ages 9–12
You vs the World: The Bear Grylls Guide to Never Giving Up
Bear Grylls
For the child facing a new challenge or feeling discouraged, Bear Grylls shares survival-tested wisdom to help them buil
Ages 9–14
In Our Garden #2
In Our Garden
Pat Zietlow Miller
For the child learning that good things take time, this story celebrates the quiet magic of watching a seed grow through
Ages 4–8
The Sixties Trilogy #3
Anthem
Deborah Wiles
Two cousins board an old school bus in 1969 for a cross-country journey to find a brother drafted for the Vietnam War.
Ages 12–18
My Story #2
D-Day
Bryan Perrett
An English channel crossing turns into a fight for survival when a young soldier unexpectedly finds himself in command o
Ages 9–13
Seeds
Carme Lemniscates
Celebrate the hidden potential within every child and every garden. This gentle book explores how seeds travel in nature
Ages 3–7
Nothing Else But Miracles
Kate Albus
For the child who thrives on a sense of community or needs to find bravery when a parent is far from home, this WWII tal
Ages 9–12
All Our Broken Pieces
L.D. Crichton
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of OCD or physical scars, this raw romance explores finding beauty in brokennes
Ages 14–18
You Choose: Interactive Adventures #5
Life or Death at Sea
Matt Doeden
For the child who loves high-stakes adventure and wonders how people find the strength to survive against all odds in th
Ages 8–12
Bye Land, Bye Sea
René Spencer, Rodolfo Montalvo
For the child facing a big move who needs to know that home isn't just a place, but something we carry with us through o
Ages 4–8
Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories
Ellen Levine
Young people at the heart of the 1950s and 60s Civil Rights movement share their personal accounts of courage and activi
Ages 10–15
The Freedom Tree
James Watson
For the teenager grappling with how to stand up for their beliefs in a complex world. A powerful look at the cost of fig
Ages 12–17
