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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,550 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+
God's Dream
Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams
Archbishop Desmond Tutu shares a gentle, heartfelt vision of a world united by empathy, forgiveness, and the shared joy
Ages 3–7
Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat's Not So Groovy Day
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child who feels overwhelmed when plans change or things go wrong. Learn how to stay cool and keep a positive att
Ages 4–8
Christmas in New York
Pagewell Co
High above the chilly city, Nora transforms a lonely rooftop into a glowing celebration where neighbors share cocoa and
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
1039 books
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
Eileen Spinelli
A quiet, lonely man finds his world transformed after an anonymous box of valentine chocolates is accidentally delivered
Ages 4–9
Alicia: My Story
Alicia Appleman-Jurman
Witness the incredible journey of a young girl who survived the Holocaust to become a rescuer of orphans and a soldier i
Ages 13–18
Wings of Glass
Unknown
Trapped in a painful marriage, Penny finds the strength to reclaim her life through the support of two unlikely friends
Ages 16–18
Why is Mommy Sad? A Child's Guide to Parental Depression
Paul D. Chan
For children who are confused or worried because a parent is struggling with depression. This book explains mental illne
Ages 4–8
Tricks #2
Traffick
Ellen Hopkins
Five teenagers fight to reclaim their lives and find a way home after being caught in the dark world of child traffickin
Ages 14–18
Starting Over in Sunset Park
Lynn McGee
For the child navigating a big move or family change, this gentle story follows Elena as she finds resilience and new fr
Ages 4–8
I Can Make a Difference
Marian Wright Edelman
For the child who wants to help but feels too small to matter. This collection of wisdom empowers young readers to chang
Ages 5–10
The Berenstain Bears the Very First Easter
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
For parents wanting to explain the religious meaning of Easter, this story joins the Bear family as they discover the bi
Ages 4–8
The Good Rainbow Road
Simon J Ortiz
For the child curious about how different cultures honor the earth, this traditional Acoma Pueblo story celebrates the p
Ages 6–10
If I Had a Hammer: Building Homes and Hope with Habitat for Humanity
David Rubel
Volunteers and families join forces to build walls and hope in these real-life accounts of the houses created through Ha
Ages 10–14
Last Chance Texaco, The
Brent Hartinger
Living in a group home means there is no going back, only moving forward into a gritty and honest world where every conn
Ages 12–17
Red Midnight
Ben Mikaelsen
Two siblings flee through shark-infested waters and raging storms in a small sea kayak, desperate to reach safety after
Ages 10–14
Coretta
Octavia Vivian
A determined girl from Alabama overcomes discrimination to become a musical force and a pillar of the civil rights movem
Ages 9–14
Brothers in Hope
Mary Williams
For the child grappling with the reality of global conflict or seeking to understand the strength of the human spirit in
Ages 7–12
Coretta Scott King
Cassie M Lawton
For the child curious about the people who shaped our history, this biography explores the quiet strength and enduring a
Ages 8–12
Keesha's House
Helen Frost
Seven teenagers seeking refuge tell their stories through poetry as they gather in a safe haven to build a new kind of h
Ages 13–18
Barefoot: Escape on the Underground Railroad
Pamela Duncan Edwards
For the child curious about history's heroes, this lyrical story uses the quiet wisdom of nature to explore a dangerous
Ages 5–9
ABC Positive Affirmations
ABC Positive Affirmations for Young Black Boys
Aaliyah Wilson
For parents seeking to nurture a young boy's self-esteem and cultural identity through the power of daily positive self-
Ages 2–6
An Inconvenient Truth: The Crisis of Global Warming
Al Gore
Striking photos and clear facts reveal how rising temperatures are melting glaciers and changing the patterns of our pla
Ages 10–14
The Warm-Hearted Snowman
Sigal Adler
For the child learning that being kind is more important than staying safe and comfortable. This gentle story explores t
Ages 3–8
Seedfolks
Paul Fleischman
Thirteen neighbors from different backgrounds come together to transform a trash-filled urban lot into a blooming garden
Ages 9–14
