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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+
Yippee Dupi: The Dog Who Knows The Magic Word To Be Happy Every Day
Elena Krokodi
For the child who needs a gentle reminder of how to find joy in the little things and shift their perspective toward pos
Ages 3–7
In the Forest of Your Remembrance
Gloria Jean Pinkney
For children seeking quiet moments of reflection, these thirty-three spiritual stories and parables offer comfort, faith
Ages 8–12
Under Rose-Tainted Skies
Louise Gornall
Housebound by agoraphobia and OCD, Norah must decide if she is brave enough to let funny, sweet Luke into her world.
Ages 14–18
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Dancing in the Rain
Bobbicat
For the child who feels gloomy on rainy days, this verse story shows how a storm can be a magical playground for friends
Ages 3–7
Survival Skills on the Space Frontier #3
Mars for Humanity
Brandon Terrell
For the child who gazes at the stars and dreams of becoming an astronaut. This high interest guide explores the real wor
Ages 8–12
Second Sight: Stories for a New Millennium
Madeleine L'Engle, Richard Peck, Avi, Natalie Babbitt, Janet Taylor Lisle, Rita Williams-Garcia, Nancy Springer, Michael Cadnum
For the reflective child navigating big questions about faith and the invisible ways we are connected to those we have l
Ages 10–14
The Night Whale
Bryher Mackenzie
For children navigating the quiet ache of missing someone special, this magical journey offers a gentle way to understan
Ages 3–7
Nowhere to Stop
Geraldine Kaye
For the child noticing unfairness in their neighborhood, this story follows friends trying to help a family find a place
Ages 8–12
Be the Acorn
Jason Douglas Griffin
For the child who feels small in a big world or faces a daunting transition. This lyrical story encourages patience and
Ages 4–8
The World of the Future #2
Future Cities
Kenneth Gatland, David Jefferis
For the child who loves to design and build, this vintage guide offers a fascinating look at how yesterday's experts ima
Ages 8–12
Cold War on Maplewood Street
Gayle Rosengren
For the child who feels anxious about scary world events or news. This story offers a safe way to explore big fears thro
Ages 8–12
Bigger Than a Dream
Jef Aerts
For the child who has questions about a relative they never met or is beginning to wonder what happens after we die.
Ages 5–9
Tacko Fall: To New Heights
Tacko Fall, Justin Haynes
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or struggles with a new hobby, this story shows how patience and ha
Ages 4–8
Cosmic Wonder: Halley's Comet and Humankind
Ashley Yazdani
For the curious child marveling at the night sky, this sweeping journey through time explores how one celestial visitor
Ages 4–9
The Invisible String
The Invisible Leash
Patrice Karst
For children processing the loss of a beloved pet, this gentle story offers a way to visualize an unbreakable, spiritual
Ages 4–8
Holidays
The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving
Jessica Gunderson
For the child curious about how a community survives against the odds through cooperation and help from new neighbors.
Ages 6–9
Why We Dance: A Story of Hope and Healing
Deidre Havrelock
For the child feeling nervous about their first big performance, this lyrical story shares how ancestral traditions can
Ages 4–8
Fenway Fever
John H. Ritter
For the young sports fan managing a health challenge who needs to see that their unique perspective and passion can chan
Ages 8–12
A Cool Moonlight
Angela Johnson
Lila lives in the cool shadows of the moonflowers, relying on her sister and friends to describe the warmth of a sun she
Ages 8–12
Mieko and the Fifth Treasure
Eleanor Coerr
Ten-year-old Mieko fears her artistic gift is lost after the bombing of Nagasaki, but living with her grandparents helps
Ages 8–12
Time Between Us #1
Time Between Us
Tamara Ireland Stone
For the teenager navigating the ache of a long distance relationship or the bittersweet reality that some people can't s
Ages 12–18
Fishing Day
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Reenie and her mother spend a day at the water where a simple act of sharing fishing secrets helps bridge the gap with t
Ages 4–8
Little Passenger
Deirdre Sullivan
For a family preparing to welcome a new baby, this poetic story celebrates the quiet wonder of a child growing and the d
Ages 3–7
Primary Source Detectives
Who Marched for Civil Rights?
Richard Spilsbury
For the student curious about how ordinary people change the world, this guide uses primary sources to explore the brave
Ages 8–12
