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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,574 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs690 books

4–7 yrs2479 books

8–11 yrs2045 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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This poignant retelling captures the spirit of a young girl who used a thousand paper cranes to find hope and peace in t

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Sandy is a lonely stray on the streets until he meets a famous little redhead. This heart-tugging story follows the dog’

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The Story Goes On

For the child marveling at a garden or questioning how things grow, this lyrical book of verse explores the beautiful, n

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12–18 yrs

1042 books

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

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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

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Under Rose-Tainted Skies

Housebound by agoraphobia and OCD, Norah must decide if she is brave enough to let funny, sweet Luke into her world.

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Dancing in the Rain

For the child who feels gloomy on rainy days, this verse story shows how a storm can be a magical playground for friends

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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

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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

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The Night Whale

Bryher Mackenzie

For children navigating the quiet ache of missing someone special, this magical journey offers a gentle way to understan

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Nowhere to Stop

For the child noticing unfairness in their neighborhood, this story follows friends trying to help a family find a place

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Jason Douglas Griffin

For the child who feels small in a big world or faces a daunting transition. This lyrical story encourages patience and

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The World of the Future #2

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

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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

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Bigger Than a Dream

For the child who has questions about a relative they never met or is beginning to wonder what happens after we die.

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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

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Cosmic Wonder: Halley's Comet and Humankind

For the curious child marveling at the night sky, this sweeping journey through time explores how one celestial visitor

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The Invisible String #2

The Invisible Leash

For children processing the loss of a beloved pet, this gentle story offers a way to visualize an unbreakable, spiritual

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The Complete Adventures of Charlie and Mr Willy Wonka

A golden ticket leads to a world of pure imagination, chocolate rivers, and a glass elevator that soars beyond the atmos

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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.

Cover of Why We Dance: A Story of Hope and Healing

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

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John H. Ritter's Baseball Novels #3

For the young sports fan managing a health challenge who needs to see that their unique perspective and passion can chan

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A Cool Moonlight

Lila lives in the cool shadows of the moonflowers, relying on her sister and friends to describe the warmth of a sun she

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Mieko and the Fifth Treasure

Ten-year-old Mieko fears her artistic gift is lost after the bombing of Nagasaki, but living with her grandparents helps