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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
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Sleeping Boy
Sonia Craddock
A young boy and his family fall under a magical slumber in this fairy-tale retelling of life in Berlin, waiting for the
Ages 5–9
Quest for Orion #1
A Quest for Orion
Rosemary Harris
For the teen feeling overwhelmed by a changing world, this gripping story explores finding your voice and your people wh
Ages 12–16
The Morning Chair
Barbara M. Joosse
Bram journeys from a small brick house in Holland to the bustling streets of New York City, learning that home is wherev
Ages 4–8
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Dini Sharma #1
The Grand Plan to Fix Everything
Uma Krishnaswami
Moving to India is a massive change for eleven-year-old Dini, but the hope of meeting her favorite Bollywood star makes
Ages 8–12
Journeys: Young Readers’ Letters to Authors Who Changed Their Lives
Library of Congress Center for the Book
For the young reader who wonders if their favorite stories matter. This collection of letters shows how books help stude
Ages 8–18
Silver Woven in My Hair
Shirley Rousseau Murphy
For the child who uses stories to escape a difficult situation at home. This gentle retelling highlights the power of im
Ages 8–12
Hispanic Star #9
Pedro Pascal
Claudia Romo Edelman, Karla Arenas Valenti
For the child who loves movies but needs to see that even the biggest stars faced move-related challenges and worked har
Ages 8–12
My Side of the Car
Kate Feiffer
A long-awaited zoo trip is threatened by a sudden rainstorm, but Sadie is determined to prove that the weather on her si
Ages 4–8
Peanut Butter and Jelly #4
Trouble at Alcott School
Dorothy Haas
For the child who loves school but feels their happiness is dimmed by a classmate's unkindness. Help your reader navigat
Ages 7–10
All for the Newborn Baby
Phyllis Root
The world rejoices through a mother's tender lullaby as she sings to her newborn baby resting in a quiet manger.
Ages 3–7
Fat Chance!
Lady Borton
Marty Louise finds a blind stray cat and hopes she can convince her mother to let the helpless animal stay for good.
Ages 5–8
The Poppy Seeds
Clyde Robert Bulla
In a village parched by drought, a young boy's determination to plant flowers might be the only thing that can melt a gr
Ages 7–10
Becoming Joe DiMaggio
Maria Testa
For the child exploring their family history or seeking a sense of belonging, this gentle verse novel celebrates the bon
Ages 8–12
The Christmas Tree Ship
Jeanette Winter
Captain Herman braves the icy winter gales of Lake Michigan to ensure the children of Chicago have evergreen trees to br
Ages 4–9
Exposures
Lily Williams
For the teenager struggling with intrusive thoughts or rituals, this authentic graphic novel explores the hard but hopef
Ages 10–16
The Little Lantern That Lost Its Light
Claire Hackney
For the child who feels like they have lost their spark or is struggling with self-doubt after a setback.
Ages 3–7
A Child's Garden: A Story of Hope
Michael Foreman
For children processing the weight of conflict or environmental loss, this story shows how a single act of nurturing can
Ages 5–10
Fighting to Survive
Fighting to Survive Underground: Terrifying True Stories
Nancy Dickmann
For the child fascinated by high-stakes survival and the secrets hidden beneath our feet, these true accounts explore th
Ages 8–12
Curse in Reverse
Tom Coppinger
A couple spends years dreading a witch's ancient curse, only to realize that the very thing they feared most was actuall
Ages 4–8
Real Heroes of Sports
Heroic Comebacks
Joe Tougas
For the young athlete who feels discouraged after a loss, these true stories of legendary sports comebacks prove that th
Ages 8–12
Elizabeth's Jamestown Colony Diary #1
Our Strange New Land
Patricia Hermes
For the child curious about history's hardest moments, this diary explores finding courage and staying hopeful while fac
Ages 7–10
Momotaro #2
Xander and the Dream Thief
Margaret Dilloway
Xander summons a mythical dream-eating creature to stop his nightmares, but he soon realizes he might be destroying ever
Ages 8–12
Waddle! Waddle!
James Proimos
A hopeful penguin bellyslides through a zany search to find the amazing dancing friend he met yesterday, leading to a he
Ages 3–7
Dandelions
Eve Bunting
Nebraska’s vast plains feel like a world away as Zoe and her family lean on one another to build a new life in the terri
Ages 6–10
