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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,540 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2036 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Mel
Liz Berry
Seventeen-year-old Mel copes with her mother's breakdown by fixing up the house and starting a neighborhood cleanup, eve
Ages 14–18
Alliana, Girl of Dragons
Julie Abe
For the child who feels trapped by chores or expectations, this magical retelling offers hope that kindness and courage
Ages 8–12
Santasaurus
Niamh Sharkey
Milo the dinosaur has one big Christmas wish: to meet Santasaurus and take a ride in his magical sleigh. Holiday magic a
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
1031 books
Grape Thief
Kristine L. Franklin
Twelve-year-old Cuss fights to stay in school while his small Washington town struggles through the financial hardships
Ages 9–13
This Is My America
Kim Johnson
With her father on death row and her brother now a fugitive, Tracy Beaumont fights to uncover the racist secrets of her
Ages 14–18
The Devil in Vienna
Doris Orgel
Told through the journal of a Jewish teenager, this story follows a deep friendship between two girls as the shadow of N
Ages 10–14
Wild Everywhere
Katya Balen
For the child feeling out of place after a move to the city, this poetic story reveals that nature's magic is never trul
Ages 3–7
Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child discovering how their unique talents, whether speaking or singing, can join with others to change the worl
Ages 6–10
Fighting for Yes! The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann
Maryann Cocca-Leffler
For the child who feels frustrated by unfair rules or being told no. Discover how Judy Heumann turned a lifetime of 'no'
Ages 6–10
Animal Stories #2
Lost in the Storm
Holly Webb
For the child who feels a deep sense of responsibility and worry for their pets. This gentle story explores the bond bet
Ages 6–9
Stone Fox
John Reynolds Gardiner
Young Willy and his dog Searchlight enter a high-stakes dogsled race against the legendary Stone Fox to win the prize mo
Ages 8–12
Are We All Lemmings & Snowflakes?
Holly Bourne
For the teenager navigating the heavy pressure of mental health struggles and the overwhelming noise of digital life.
Ages 14–18
Picturing a Nation: The Great Depression's Finest Photographers Introduce America to Itself
Martin W. Sandler
Iconic images from photographers like Dorothea Lange capture the resilience and everyday reality of Americans living thr
Ages 10–14
Red-Dirt Jessie #1
Red-Dirt Jessie
Anna Myers
Amidst the dust and despair of the Depression, young Jessie finds hope as she attempts to tame a wild dog and help her f
Ages 8–12
Life's a Funny Proposition, Horatio
Barbara Garland Polikoff
Grief ripples through a family as Horatio mourns his father while helping his grandfather cope with the loss of a belove
Ages 8–12
March #2
March: Book Two
John Lewis, Andrew Aydin
For the young person starting to notice injustice in the world and wondering how one person can possibly stand up agains
Ages 12–18
Magic Ponies #4
Show-Jumping Dreams
Sue Bentley
Alexandra’s world changes after a jumping accident when she meets Comet, a magical pony who needs her help on a quest to
Ages 6–9
Across the Ice: How We Saved the Ojibwe Horse
Darcy Whitecrow, Heather M. O'Connor
For the child who loves animals and wants to see how a small group of determined people can stand up for what is right t
Ages 4–8
Seasons #2
Fall Is for School
Robert Neubecker
For the child who is feeling nervous or grumpy about summer ending, this high-energy book turns school jitters into autu
Ages 3–7
Out! How to be Your Authentic Self
Miles McKenna
For the teen exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation, this graphic-heavy guide offers a roadmap for coming
Ages 12–18
Matched #3
Reached
Ally Condie
For the teen navigating complex loyalties and the weight of responsibility while fighting for a more just world.
Ages 12–18
The Story Of Easter: A picture book for children.
Jayla Joseph
For the family seeking a simple way to explain the religious origins of Easter through the story of Jesus, written speci
Ages 3–7
Summer's End
Audrey Couloumbis
Four generations gather on a family farm in 1965, tethered together by worry for brothers and uncles caught in the draft
Ages 10–14
Matt Christopher Sports Classics
World Cup
Matt Christopher
For the soccer-obsessed child who wants to know everything about the game's history, from legendary goals to the rise of
Ages 8–12
