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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+
Unspoken: A Story from the Underground Railroad
Henry Cole
For children processing the weight of doing the right thing when it is difficult, this wordless story explores the quiet
Ages 5–10
You May Already Be a Winner
Ann Dee Ellis
Twelve-year-old Olivia lives in a trailer park with a big dream and a foolproof plan to win a million dollars for a bett
Ages 8–12
Christmas Wish
Sylvia Green
For the child who is patiently waiting for their first pet or seeking a sense of belonging during the holidays.
Ages 7–10
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970 books
Darius Bell #1
Darius Bell and the Glitter Pool
Odo Hirsch
For the child grappling with a big secret or the weight of family tradition. Darius must choose between a quick fortune
Ages 8–12
Pelé: The King of Soccer
Eddy Simon
From practicing with a ball of newspaper in Brazil to winning the World Cup, witness the incredible rise of the greatest
Ages 8–12
Tuna Fish Thanksgiving
C. S. Adler
With her parents' divorce looming, thirteen-year-old Gilda takes it upon herself to keep her siblings steady and ensure
Ages 10–14
Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights
James Haskins
For the child curious about how one person can change their community, this biography shows how a local mail carrier pea
Ages 7–11
Gray Wolf, Red Wolf
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Wolves travel in tight-knit packs across the North American wilderness. Learn how these predators hunt, raise pups, and
Ages 9–12
Untwine
Edwidge Danticat
Identical twins Giselle and Isabelle are inseparable until a tragic car crash shatters their world, leaving one sister t
Ages 12–18
Fact Finders: Causes and Effects
Freedom from Slavery: Causes and Effects of the Emancipation Proclamation
Brianna Hall
For the student curious about how laws can change the world, this guide explores the turning point of American history w
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Is Greta Thunberg?
Jill Leonard
For the child who feels small in a big world, this biography shows how one quiet voice can spark a global movement for o
Ages 8–12
Land of the Cranes
Aida Salazar
For the child grappling with the reality of unfair systems or family separation, this verse novel offers a poignant look
Ages 8–12
As the Crow Flies
Elizabeth Winthrop
For children navigating the complex emotions of long distance parenting. This gentle story validates the joy of a visit
Ages 5–9
The Honest Truth
Dan Gemeinhart
Tired of being sick, twelve-year-old Mark runs away with his dog to face the ultimate challenge: climbing the massive pe
Ages 10–14
The Book of Ore #2
Waybound
Cam Baity, Benny Zelkowicz
For the child grappling with big changes or the end of a long journey, this epic finale explores the courage needed to f
Ages 9–13
Feeling Boo
Alex Boniello, April Lavalle
For the child experiencing 'the heavies' or a period of low mood. This gentle story helps little ones understand that so
Ages 4–8
Folk & Fairy Tales from Around the World
One-Eye! Two-Eyes! Three-Eyes! A Very Grimm Fairy Tale
Aaron Shepard
Two-Eyes suffers through the teasing of her one-eyed and three-eyed sisters until a bit of magic helps her find her way
Ages 4–8
Freedom Stone
Jeffrey Kluger
For the child grappling with the weight of unfairness and the hope for a better future. This story blends the harshness
Ages 10–14
All Rivers Flow to the Sea
Alison McGhee
Seventeen-year-old Rose wanders through a landscape of grief and guilt as she searches for a way to say goodbye to her s
Ages 14–18
Sing for a Gentle Rain
J. Alison James
A recurring dream pulls a boy across 700 years to an Anasazi cliff village, where he must help a young girl save her peo
Ages 12–16
