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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+
Pete the Cat: 5 Groovy Tales
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child who needs a reminder to keep their chin up when things don't go as planned. This collection celebrates sta
Ages 3–7
The Little Star Who Lost Its Light
Colleen L Bruce
For the child struggling with a loss of confidence or feeling like they've lost their inner spark. A comforting guide to
Ages 3–8
Pete the Cat: Big Reading Adventures
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the early reader who needs a boost of confidence through familiar faces. This collection turns the daunting task of
Ages 4–8
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970 books
The Polar Express
Chris Van Allsburg
A late-night train ride through a snowy landscape offers a calm, beautifully illustrated journey to the heart of holiday
Ages 4–8
The Great Migration: Journey to the North
Eloise Greenfield
Rhythmic poetry and descriptive imagery bring the African-American experience to life. These verses celebrate the histor
Ages 6–12
Storybook Favorites
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child learning to navigate life's little mishaps with a cool head. These stories model a 'no-big-deal' attitude
Ages 4–8
Tragedy of Me
Rebekah L. Purdy
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of a life-altering medical diagnosis while still mourning the loss of a sibling
Ages 13–18
Close to Famous
Joan Bauer
For the child who needs to know that hard beginnings can lead to sweet futures. A young girl uses her passion for baking
Ages 10–14
Meowy's Mission #5
Meowy's Mission in the Witches' Land
Nina Alondra
Meowy and her friends venture into a realm of talking cauldrons and shifting shadows, using kindness to find their way h
Ages 4–8
A Young Boy and His Best Friend, the Universe #2
A Young Boy and His Best Friend, the Universe: Vol. II
Sameer Kochure
A curious boy and his playful friend, the Universe, explore life’s biggest mysteries through small moments of wonder and
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for Abraham Lincoln
Margarita Engle
For the child finding their way in a new place. This lyrical story shows how a young girl's passion for music helps her
Ages 4–8
Sophie's Squash #1
Sophie's Squash
Pat Zietlow Miller
For the child who forms deep bonds with unconventional objects, this story helps little ones navigate the complex feelin
Ages 3–7
Mary McLeod Bethune
Julia Remina
For the child who needs to see how determination and vision can change the world. This biography celebrates a legendary
Ages 6–10
Sukey and the Mermaid
Robert D. San Souci
For the child feeling overlooked at home or dealing with an unkind family member. This West African-influenced tale offe
Ages 5–10
Isla to Island
Alexis Castellanos
Marisol leaves the vibrant colors of Cuba for a cold, gray life in Brooklyn, learning that home is something you carry i
Ages 8–12
Forever Fingerprints
Sherrie Eldridge
For the child who has questions about their adoption or birth family, this story uses the unique whorls of a fingerprint
Ages 4–8
Across the Bay
Carlos Aponte
For the child curious about a missing parent or exploring their roots, this vibrant journey through San Juan honors the
Ages 3–7
Night Catch
Brenda Ehrmantraut
For the child feeling the distance of a parent's military deployment. This soothing story uses the North Star to bridge
Ages 3–8
Pancakes-Paris
Claire Huchet Bishop
For the child learning about history or those experiencing food insecurity, this story follows a boy in postwar Paris fi
Ages 7–11
The Cat Man of Aleppo
Irene Latham, Karim Shamsi-Basha
Amidst the Syrian Civil War, Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel stays behind to build a sanctuary for the many cats left lonely and
Ages 4–8
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Kelly Barnhill
Raised by a forest witch and a tiny dragon, a young girl discovers a well of dangerous magic inside herself that she mus
Ages 8–12
Smoky Night
Eve Bunting
A young boy and his mother find a way to connect with their neighbors while riots break out on the streets of their Los
Ages 6–10
A Boy Called Dickens
Deborah Hopkinson
Young Charles works long hours in a boot-blacking factory, but his imagination transforms the bleak London winter into s
Ages 4–9
Stand Strong
Nick Vujicic
Build an internal safety zone and a personal defense system to rise above bullying and define your own worth through str
Ages 10–16
