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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+
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
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970 books
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
Americans Who Tell the Truth
Robert Shetterly
For the child who asks why the world feels unfair: discover the courageous people who spoke up for justice and helped sh
Ages 8–14
Scholastic First Biographies
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Courtney Baker
For the young child asking why things are sometimes unfair or why we celebrate MLK Day. This simple biography introduces
Ages 5–8
What Could I Be?
What Could Lola Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend, this book nurtures self-belief and explores the exciting world of potential car
Ages 3–7
Soldier Song: A True Story of the Civil War
Debbie Levy
For the child curious about how even the fiercest enemies can find common ground. This history explores a night when mus
Ages 8–12
Stalebread Charlie and the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band
Michael Mahin
For the child who feels they have nothing but their imagination, this story shows how even junk can become a joyful song
Ages 4–9
Sadako
Sadako
Eleanor Coerr
This poignant retelling captures the spirit of a young girl who used a thousand paper cranes to find hope and peace in t
Ages 6–10
Annie
Sandy's Story
Ashley Fedor
Sandy is a lonely stray on the streets until he meets a famous little redhead. This heart-tugging story follows the dog’
Ages 6–9
The Story Goes On
Aileen Fisher
For the child marveling at a garden or questioning how things grow, this lyrical book of verse explores the beautiful, n
Ages 4–8
