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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+
The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers #2
The Story of Audrey Hepburn
Natasha Wing
For the child who loves the spotlight but also has a heart for helping others, this biography shows how a young girl sur
Ages 6–9
You Are Enough
Margaret O'Hair, Sofia Sanchez
Differences in how we look or what we can do make the world vibrant in this celebration of belonging and pride inspired
Ages 3–8
Main Street #1
Welcome to Camden Falls
Ann M. Martin
For children navigating the heavy transition of moving after the loss of a parent and finding hope in a new community.
Ages 8–12
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Robo Richie's Anger Adventure
Always My Parents I Feel Angry
Tess Cowley
Robo Richie deals with the heavy weight of divorce by turning stomps and screams into deep breaths and healing dances.
Ages 4–8
Point/Counterpoint
LGBTQ+ Discrimination
Rachael Morlock
For the teenager navigating a world of complex social issues, this guide explains the history and ongoing impact of syst
Ages 12–18
Leven Thumps #1
The Gateway to Foo
Obert Skye
Leven Thumps must leave his wretched life behind to find a secret gateway and save Foo, a magical dreamworld where all h
Ages 9–14
The Story Of: A Biography Book for New Readers
The Story of Harriet Tubman
Christine Platt
An enslaved woman escapes to freedom only to return thirteen times to rescue her family and others using a secret networ
Ages 6–9
We March
Shane W. Evans
A family prepares for a historic day in 1963, joining thousands of people in Washington to hear a dream and call for cha
Ages 4–8
In the Hollow of Your Hand: Slave Lullabies
Alice McGill
For parents seeking to share the resilience of Black history through soothing songs that offer comfort and hope despite
Ages 4–10
Chanukah Lights Everywhere
Michael J. Rosen
Intricate pop-up scenes follow the menorah’s light across history, from ancient temples to modern skyscrapers, celebrati
Ages 5–10
The Cheerful Cherub
The Cheerful Cherub
Rebecca McCann
For the child who needs a little boost, these whimsical rhymes offer a sunny perspective on life's small hurdles and the
Ages 6–12
Dear Mr. Rosenwald
Carole Boston Weatherford
Young Ovella watches with pride as her 1920s community rallies together to raise funds and build a brand-new school for
Ages 7–10
Sunny Holiday #1
Sunny Holiday
Coleen Murtagh Paratore
Determined to find joy despite family struggles, Sunny Holiday invents her own kid-friendly celebrations for the months
Ages 8–12
It Could Be Worse #2
It Could Be Even Worse
Einat Tsarfati
Albertini and George crash-land in a rainforest filled with poisonous frogs and carnivorous plants, yet George insists t
Ages 4–8
The Wishkeeper's Apprentice #1
The Wishkeeper's Apprentice
Rachel Chivers Khoo
Felix becomes a Wishkeeper’s apprentice to protect the town’s hopes from a dark wolf-man who haunts his dreams.
Ages 7–10
Willie and the All-Stars
Floyd Cooper
In 1934 Chicago, a young boy watches the Negro League All-Stars play and finds the inspiration to chase his own professi
Ages 5–9
Days Of Jubilee: The End of Slavery in the United States
Patricia C. McKissack, Frederick L. McKissack
For the student curious about the real story of Juneteenth and the long road to freedom. This history uses primary sourc
Ages 10–14
The Fire Fox
Alexandra Page
For the child adjusting to a big move or a new environment, this gentle tale uses the magic of the Northern Lights to tu
Ages 3–6
Who Will I Be, Lord?
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
For the child wondering about their place in the world and how the legacy of their family shapes their future possibilit
Ages 4–8
My Australian Story #11
Our Don Bradman
Peter Allen
Cricket-obsessed Victor moves to Sydney during the Great Depression, hoping for a chance to see his hero Don Bradman fac
Ages 9–13
Esperanza Rising
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Esperanza leaves her life of privilege in Mexico for a California labor camp, fighting to adapt and survive during the G
Ages 8–12
Lucky Broken Girl
Ruth Behar
For the child facing a long recovery or physical confinement, this story offers hope through a young girl's journey of h
Ages 10–14
Ellie the Elephant #1
Ellie
Mike Wu
The zoo is facing closure, and while every animal tries to help, it is Ellie the elephant's hidden artistic talent that
Ages 3–7
Will We Always Hold Hands?
Christopher Cheng
For the child seeking reassurance that love remains constant even as they grow, their body changes, or their family memb
Ages 3–7
