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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+
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
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12–18 yrs
1037 books
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
Show Way
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child discovering how their own family story fits into the grand tapestry of history and the enduring strength o
Ages 6–10
Sometimes Love
Katrina Moore
For the child facing a big move or saying goodbye to a parent, this story provides comfort during the many transitions o
Ages 3–7
Our World Is a Family
Miry Whitehill, Jennifer Jackson
For children noticing new neighbors or hearing about people far away, this gentle book explains how we can welcome refug
Ages 3–7
Now Is Your Time! The African-American Struggle for Freedom
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader seeking to understand the roots of systemic struggle and the triumph of the human spirit through th
Ages 10–16
DK Readers
Inauguration Day
Laaren Brown
A historic day unfolds through parades and speeches as Barack Obama and his family celebrate a milestone in American his
Ages 6–8
Who Is Hope?
Al'ona Mytrofanova
Lana skips, jumps, and asks big questions on a sunny day at the park, using playful rhymes to understand what it means t
Ages 3–7
Snow
Uri Shulevitz
While the rest of the city ignores the first few flakes, a hopeful boy and his dog wait expectantly for the world to tur
Ages 3–7
Mia's Story: A Sketchbook of Hopes and Dreams
Michael Foreman
Searching for her lost puppy on a snowy day, Mia finds unexpected beauty that inspires her to transform her village and
Ages 5–9
A Boy Called Hope
Lara Williamson
Dan Hope attempts to mend his muddled family and bring his father home after a sudden departure leaves his world feeling
Ages 9–12
On Christmas Eve
Ann M. Martin
Eight-year-old Tess holds onto the hope of a Christmas miracle, wishing for a meeting with Santa to help save her best f
Ages 8–12
All Night, All Day: A Child's First Book of African-American Spirituals
Ashley Bryan
For families looking to connect through music and art, this stunning collection of spirituals offers a soulful way to ex
Ages 4–10
Watch the Stars Come Out
Riki Levinson
For the child curious about their roots, this gentle story follows two siblings on a brave voyage from the Old World to
Ages 4–8
Sold
Patricia McCormick
Lakshmi journeys from the mountains of Nepal to a city in India, only to find herself trapped in a nightmare where her o
Ages 14–18
