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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+
Hope! A Story of Change in Obama's America
Eric Stevens
Sentenced to community service, Anton Fox watches a historic inauguration and realizes he has the power to reshape both
Ages 8–12
Bob Marley Song Books
Every Little Thing
Bob Marley, Cedella Marley
Three special birds help a young boy maintain his sunny outlook through every little challenge in this cheerful story se
Ages 2–5
Let the Celebrations Begin!
Margaret Wild
Deep within a concentration camp, women and children secretly sew scrap-material toys to prepare for a grand party on th
Ages 7–12
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Jamal and the Angel
Anita Rodriguez
Jamal lives in the inner city and dreams of owning a guitar, a wish that finally starts to come true with the help of hi
Ages 4–8
When Angels Sing: A Christian Based Picture Book for Terminally Ill Children: A Story of Light, Love, and the Promise of Forever
Michael Mahin
For the family seeking spiritual reassurance and comfort for a child facing a life-limiting illness, using faith and lig
Ages 4–10
Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace
Ashley Bryan
For the child grappling with the reality of systemic unfairness, this memoir shows how creativity and hope can flourish
Ages 10–14
Abe's Lucky Day
Jill Warren
For the child who feels like everything is going wrong. This story shows how shifting your focus can turn a series of 'b
Ages 4–8
Energy Island
Allan Drummond
For the child curious about how a small community can change the world. Discover the true story of a tiny island that sw
Ages 5–9
Coat, The
Séverine Vidal
For the child noticing differences in what families can afford, this poetic story uses a heavy, oversized coat to explor
Ages 4–8
Lincoln Tells a Joke: How Laughter Saved the President (And the Country)
Kathleen Krull, Paul Brewer
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how Abraham Lincoln used quick wit and a sense of humor to lead the country t
Ages 6–10
Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule
Harriette Gillem Robinet
Young Pascal searches for true freedom and a piece of land to call his own during the hopeful and turbulent Reconstructi
Ages 8–12
The Sibling I'll Meet Someday
Megan Howell
For parents looking to comfort a child after the loss of an unborn baby through a faith-based lens, offering reassurance
Ages 3–8
Yasmin's Hammer
Ann Malaspina
In the busy streets of Dhaka, Yasmin spends her days breaking bricks to help her family while secretly dreaming of the d
Ages 6–10
By and By: Charles Albert Tindley, the Father of Gospel Music
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child discovering how their own voice and creative talents can rise above hard times to inspire others and build
Ages 5–10
This Star Won't Go Out
Esther Earl
The journals and sketches of Esther Earl reveal the vibrant spirit of the teenager who inspired the story of The Fault i
Ages 14–18
Marwan's Journey
Patricia de Arias
For the child trying to understand the news or those seeking to build compassion for families who have lost their homes
Ages 5–9
Leah's Pony
Elizabeth Friedrich
Amidst the dust of the 1930s, Leah sacrifices her most prized possession to save her family farm, sparking a wave of kin
Ages 5–9
All But My Life
Gerda Weissman Klein
Gerda Weissman’s life in Poland is shattered by the 1939 invasion, leaving her to cling to friendship and faith through
Ages 14–18
Hanukkah at Valley Forge
Stephen Krensky
On a freezing night at Valley Forge, General George Washington listens as a Polish soldier shares the ancient story of t
Ages 6–10
Parrots Over Puerto Rico
Cindy Trumbore, Susan L. Roth
For the child curious about how nature and history are linked. Discover how a vibrant bird and its island home survived
Ages 6–11
The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child curious about how a person's values are formed, this biography shows how childhood faith and family can in
Ages 7–10
Bees of Notre-Dame, The
Meghan P. Browne
For the child curious about how a community can heal after a tragedy. This true story follows the resilient honeybees th
Ages 4–9
Place Where Sunflowers Grow, A
Amy Lee-Tai
For children processing big life changes or unfair situations, this story shows how art and nature can help us find hope
Ages 6–10
The Probability of Miracles
Wendy Wunder
For the teenager grappling with a life-altering diagnosis who needs permission to be cynical, messy, and hopeful all at
Ages 14–18
