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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,252 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs669 books

4–7 yrs2382 books

8–11 yrs1944 books

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Cover of Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom

Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom

Virginia Hamilton

For the child curious about real-life heroes who fought for liberty. This collection of historical accounts honors the g

Cover of The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee

American Indian Life #2

The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee

Danielle Smith-Llera

For the child curious about the true history of the land they live on and how indigenous nations thrive and preserve the

Cover of The Year of Goodbyes

The Year of Goodbyes

For the child grappling with the pain of parting or learning about the gravity of history through the personal lens of f

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12–18 yrs

970 books

Cover of Twelve Nights

Twelve Nights #1

For the child grappling with the unsettling absence of a parent, this lyrical mystery offers a magical space to process

Cover of Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health

Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health

For the teenager navigating big emotions and complex thoughts. This approachable graphic guide explains how the brain wo

Cover of Yukie's Island: My Family's World War II Story

Yukie's Island: My Family's World War II Story

Yukie Kimura, Kōdo Kimura, Steve Sheinkin

For the child curious about how kids lived through history, this memoir shows how one family found hope and safety while

Cover of Sleeping Beauty

Cynthia Rylant's Fairy Tales #2

Sleeping Beauty

For the child enchanted by magic and beauty, this lyrical retelling of the classic fairy tale offers a soothing, artisti

Cover of Little Miss Sunshine

Little Miss Sunshine

Roger Hargreaves

Bright, charming, and full of wit, this pocket-sized adventure follows one of the zaniest characters ever created on a q

Cover of If I Never Forever Endeavor

If I Never Forever Endeavor

For the child hesitant to leave their comfort zone, this lyrical story explores the inner tug-of-war between staying saf

Cover of (Don't) Call Me Crazy

Voices Anthologies #2

(Don't) Call Me Crazy

For the teen navigating their own mental health journey or trying to understand a friend's experience through diverse, h

Cover of This Is Not a Love Letter

This Is Not a Love Letter

Jessie navigates the sharp edges of a small town as she moves through the dizzying highs of a first romance and the heav

Cover of Emma Raducanu

Ultimate Fan Books

For the young athlete who needs a reminder that big dreams are possible with hard work. This biography follows Emma Radu

Cover of The Subway Mouse

The Subway Mouse

Nib the mouse leaves the crowded subway station on a perilous trek to find the legendary Tunnel’s End, meeting a brave n

Cover of Sometimes I Feel Hopeful

Sometimes I Feel #2

Sometimes I Feel Hopeful

For children who need a little help looking on the bright side, this gentle guide explains what hope feels like and how

Cover of The Librarian of Auschwitz

The Librarian of Auschwitz

Dita Kraus is a prisoner in Auschwitz who risks everything to protect eight precious volumes. This is a story of how boo

Cover of What Could Ada Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Ada Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and is beginning to notice the different jobs grown-ups do in their community.

Cover of You Will Do Great Things

You Will Do Great Things

For the child needing a boost of confidence or a reminder of their potential. This lyrical journey connects a young drea

Cover of The Way I Used to Be

The Way I Used to Be #1

The Way I Used to Be

Eden’s world is shattered in an instant, forcing her to spend four years of high school hiding her trauma while slowly f

Cover of The Waterhole

Watch the water level drop as more and more animals arrive to drink in this counting book that tracks the numbers one th

Cover of Rescuing the Rain Forest

Biome Battles #1

Rescuing the Rain Forest

For the child who loves comics and wants to know how they can help the planet. This graphic-style guide explores why rai

Cover of Hanukkah! A Three-dimensional Celebration

Hanukkah! A Three-dimensional Celebration

For children curious about the miracle of the oil and the fun of the dreidel, this pop-up book brings the history and cu

Cover of Doris the Giant

Doris the Giant

Carol Ann Duffy

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with their peers or feels 'too big' for the world around them.

Cover of The Old Tree

When a mysterious giant X appears on their bark, the forest animals realize their home is scheduled to be cut down and m

Cover of Last Hope

The Horseshoe Trilogies #2

For the young animal lover who enjoys a shiver of mystery, this spooky tale explores the deep bond between pets and thei