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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+
Fly Free!
Roseanne Thong
For the child learning how one small, kind choice can change the world around them. This gentle story explores how compa
Ages 4–9
The Lost Stars
Hannah Cumming
For the child who wonders where the stars go at night, this enchanting tale explores how light pollution affects our wor
Ages 3–7
Coping
Wishes and Worries: Coping with a Parent Who Drinks Too Much Alcohol
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
For children who are confused or hurt by a parent's drinking, this therapeutic story offers reassurance that it is not t
Ages 4–9
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12–18 yrs
970 books
Tiny Kitty, Big City
Tim Miller
For the child feeling small in a big world, this gentle story of a stray kitten navigating a noisy city offers a sense o
Ages 4–8
Our 20/20 Journey Back to School
Maria Cedolini Thompson
For the child feeling nervous about trading their tablet for a desk as they return to the classroom after a long time aw
Ages 5–9
The Boy Who Carried Bricks
Alton Carter
For the teen navigating a difficult family situation who needs to know that their current circumstances do not define th
Ages 12–18
The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School Asian American Edition
Rooted Ministry
For Asian American teens navigating the intersection of cultural expectations and personal faith while looking for a mor
Ages 14–18
The Jump
Brittney Morris
A mysterious scavenger hunt offers a group of Seattle teens a chance to save their homes and families from a local oil r
Ages 12–18
Earthsea Cycle #6
The Other Wind
Ursula K. Le Guin
The boundary between the living and the dead is crumbling, and a simple mender of pots may be the only one who can save
Ages 12–18
Jesus In Me Poetry: Christian Poetry For Children
Dr. G.
Faith comes alive through rhythmic verses and allegories that connect young hearts to biblical teachings and spiritual t
Ages 4–9
God Delights in the Prayers of His Children
Terri Flynn
For the child who is beginning to explore their relationship with faith and seeking comfort in knowing their voice is al
Ages 3–7
The Secret Stars
Joseph Slate
For the child feeling anxious about a missed celebration or worrying that a special tradition might be ruined by things
Ages 4–8
Someone I Love Is Gone
Shiela Y Harris
For the child navigating the complex waves of loss, this story provides a gentle roadmap for processing grief and findin
Ages 4–8
Last Days of Summer
Steve Kluger
A wisecracking boy in 1940s Brooklyn writes to a New York Giants star, sparked by a desperate need for a hero and a hope
Ages 12–18
The Grief Rock
Natasha Daniels
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of loss. This therapeutic story helps little ones understand that while gr
Ages 5–10
Civil Rights Crusaders
Coretta Scott King
Maria Nelson
These prestigious awards celebrate African American authors and illustrators who create books reflecting universal human
Ages 6–9
We Are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Traci Sorell
For the family looking to replace myths with truth, this book celebrates the enduring presence and sovereignty of Native
Ages 6–10
The Special Stories Series
The Famous Hat
Kate Gaynor
For the child facing hair loss from chemotherapy, this gentle story uses David's journey to explain medical changes and
Ages 4–8
The Sea in the Way
Sophie Gilmore
For the child grappling with the distance between themselves and a loved one far away, offering a gentle way to process
Ages 4–8
The Wheel of Time #14
A Memory of Light
Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
The epic battle between light and shadow reaches its stunning conclusion as the Dragon rides one last time to decide the
Ages 14–18
Post Card Passages
Susan Joyce
Vibrant postcards from Aunt Gladys arrive from every corner of the globe, filling young Susan with a lifelong wonder for
Ages 5–10
Tales of Young Americans
Riding to Washington
Gwenyth Swain
For the child noticing differences in how people are treated. This gentle story follows a young girl discovering that fa
Ages 4–8
Muslim Women Are Everything
Seema Yasmin
A stereotype-shattering collection for teens who want to see the vast diversity of Muslim women's lives beyond the narro
Ages 12–18
Hope and I Are Coming Back to School
Charlene Crawford, Luna Crawford
George and Lennie, two displaced migrant ranch workers, travel through California during the Great Depression searching
Ages 4–8
