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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,548 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+
Emma Dodd's Animal Stories
Wish
Emma Dodd
For the parent wanting to reassure their little one that they are a dream come true. This gentle story celebrates the pu
Ages 0–4
The Cat That #1
The Cat That Made Nothing Something Again
James D. Maxon
For children who feel like the spark of creativity or joy has gone missing. This fable explores how one person's initiat
Ages 5–10
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
Faith Gets Us Through
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears lean on their beliefs and family support to find comfort and strength when facing the challenges of
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
1037 books
Just Enough #1
Why Do Families Change?
Jillian Roberts
For the young child trying to understand why their parents are living apart. This gentle guide explains divorce and reas
Ages 3–6
Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat and the Itsy Bitsy Spider
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child who needs a little encouragement when things get tough. Pete the Cat shows how a helping hand and a positi
Ages 3–7
Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions #44
A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time
Mary Pope Osborne
For the child who loves a dash of magic with their history. Jack and Annie help a famous author find his spark and redis
Ages 6–10
Spiritual Biographies for Young People
Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action
Maura D. Shaw
For children curious about how one person can face conflict with peace. This biography introduces the life and teachings
Ages 5–10
The Collected Works of Langston Hughes #12
Works for Children and Young Adults
Langston Hughes
Sandy grows up in a poor but loving African-American family that sacrifices everything to ensure he gets the education a
Ages 12–18
Adventures in Children's Poetry #4
There's a Hero Inside of Me!
Cathy McGough
For the child who needs a gentle reminder that bravery and strength are already within them, even when they feel small o
Ages 4–8
Activism in Action: A History
The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
Devlin Smith
Coordinated national efforts and legislative measures are changing how schools and libraries approach books about race,
Ages 12–18
The Story Of: Biographies 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
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
The Story Of: A Biography Book for New Readers
The Story of Harriet Tubman
Christine Platt
For the child curious about real-life heroes, this biography introduces Harriet Tubman's incredible journey from slavery
Ages 6–9
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
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
Leven Thumps and 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: Biographies 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
