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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,546 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2037 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Last Hope in Hopetown
Maria Tureaud
When her adoptive vampire mother suddenly falls ill, Sophie risks everything on a high-stakes heist to find a cure and s
Ages 8–12
Every Time a Rainbow Dies
Rita Williams-Garcia
For the teenager processing witnessing a traumatic event or navigating the heavy intersection of grief, urban violence,
Ages 14–18
Little Lacey Loo
Little Lacey Loo's Life-Changing Affirmations
Megn Milina
Lacy Loo learns to reinvent her world using the power of daily affirmations to build a growth mindset and face every obs
Ages 3–8
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12–18 yrs
1036 books
I Am Not Alone
Francisco X. Stork
Alberto is an undocumented teen hearing voices he can't control; when he is accused of a crime, he and his friend Grace
Ages 14–18
The Austin Family Chronicles #4
A Ring of Endless Light
Madeleine L'Engle
Vicky Austin spends a summer of transition on a quiet island, finding solace among dolphins while facing her grandfather
Ages 12–17
On the Blue Comet
Rosemary Wells
After his father leaves to find work, Oscar witnesses a bank robbery and is pulled onto a mysterious train that travels
Ages 10–14
Lotus and Feather
Ji-li Jiang
A quiet bond blossoms in a small village when a lonely girl and her grandfather nurse a wounded crane back to health.
Ages 4–8
Sail
Dorien Brouwers
For the child facing a new beginning or feeling overwhelmed by change, this lyrical journey uses a ship's voyage to insp
Ages 4–8
Where the World Ends
Geraldine McCaughrean
For the teen facing a situation that feels like the end of the world, this gripping survival story explores what happens
Ages 12–18
Remnants #1
The Mayflower Project
K. A. Applegate
An asteroid the size of New Jersey is screaming toward Earth, forcing Jobs and his family to face a terrifying question:
Ages 10–14
The Wheel on the School
Meindert DeJong
Six students in a tiny Dutch fishing village rally the entire town together to bring storks back to nest on their roofto
Ages 8–12
Ordinary People Change the World #18
I Am Walt Disney
Brad Meltzer
For the child who loves to draw and dream, this inspiring look at Walt Disney's life shows how imagination and grit can
Ages 5–9
Daisy the Dog #1
A Ball for Daisy
Chris Raschka
Daisy’s world feels blue after her favorite red ball is destroyed, capturing the heavy sadness and quiet recovery that c
Ages 3–7
Call Me Hope
Gretchen Olson
Hope uses lessons from history and shifts at a second-hand shop to find her own strength while surviving her mother's hu
Ages 10–14
Tree of Hope
Amy Littlesugar
Hope blooms in Harlem during the Depression when Florrie’s father gets the chance to return to the stage for a groundbre
Ages 5–10
Varmints
Helen Ward
Amidst the roar of a crowded, grey city, one small creature works tirelessly to preserve a patch of green and bring the
Ages 5–9
Hope Is An Open Heart
Lauren Thompson
Rhythmic words and gentle photographs reveal how to find strength and keep an open heart during difficult times.
Ages 4–8
Judy Moody #16
Sunny-Side Up
Megan McDonald
Tired of hearing only bad news, Judy Moody grabs her notebook and transforms into a kid reporter to track down the happy
Ages 6–10
There is a Rainbow
Theresa Trinder
Hope shines through every page as rainbows connect neighbors and friends across distances, proving that someone is alway
Ages 3–6
Ordinary People Change the World #22
I Am Anne Frank
Brad Meltzer
Even in the darkest attic, a young girl finds the strength to write. Her journal remains a powerful light of hope and a
Ages 5–9
Little Bible Stories
The Story of Easter
Pia Imperial
For the parent seeking a gentle way to share the core events of the Easter story with a toddler or preschooler using age
Ages 2–5
Dream Big Dreams: Photographs from Barack Obama's Inspiring and Historic Presidency
Pete Souza
Step inside the White House through the lens of the official photographer to see the leadership and daily life of Barack
Ages 8–12
Our Choice: How We Can Solve the Climate Crisis
Al Gore
For the young activist feeling overwhelmed by environmental news, this guide provides clear solutions and empowering too
Ages 10–16
Pollyanna #1
Pollyanna
Eleanor H. Porter
Orphaned Pollyanna moves in with her stern aunt and begins transforming a whole town by teaching them her secret Glad Ga
Ages 8–12
