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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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12–18 yrs
970 books
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
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
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 8–12
The Year of Goodbyes
Debbie Levy
For the child grappling with the pain of parting or learning about the gravity of history through the personal lens of f
Ages 10–14
Twelve Nights #1
Twelve Nights
Andrew Zurcher
For the child grappling with the unsettling absence of a parent, this lyrical mystery offers a magical space to process
Ages 10–14
Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health
Cara Bean
For the teenager navigating big emotions and complex thoughts. This approachable graphic guide explains how the brain wo
Ages 12–18
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
Ages 8–12
Cynthia Rylant's Fairy Tales #2
Sleeping Beauty
Cynthia Rylant
For the child enchanted by magic and beauty, this lyrical retelling of the classic fairy tale offers a soothing, artisti
Ages 4–8
Little Miss #4
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
Ages 3–7
If I Never Forever Endeavor
Holly Meade
For the child hesitant to leave their comfort zone, this lyrical story explores the inner tug-of-war between staying saf
Ages 4–8
Voices Anthologies #2
(Don't) Call Me Crazy
Kelly Jensen
For the teen navigating their own mental health journey or trying to understand a friend's experience through diverse, h
Ages 13–18
This Is Not a Love Letter
Kim Purcell
Jessie navigates the sharp edges of a small town as she moves through the dizzying highs of a first romance and the heav
Ages 14–18
Ultimate Fan Books
Emma Raducanu
Sally Morgan
For the young athlete who needs a reminder that big dreams are possible with hard work. This biography follows Emma Radu
Ages 7–12
The Subway Mouse
Barbara Reid
Nib the mouse leaves the crowded subway station on a perilous trek to find the legendary Tunnel’s End, meeting a brave n
Ages 4–9
Sometimes I Feel #2
Sometimes I Feel Hopeful
Jaclyn Jaycox
For children who need a little help looking on the bright side, this gentle guide explains what hope feels like and how
Ages 4–8
The Librarian of Auschwitz
Antonio Iturbe
Dita Kraus is a prisoner in Auschwitz who risks everything to protect eight precious volumes. This is a story of how boo
Ages 13–18
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.
Ages 3–7
