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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+
Just a Lucky So and So
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child who needs to see how optimism and hard work can turn a difficult start into a joyful life of creative expr
Ages 4–8
When I Colored in the World
Ahmadreza Ahmadi
For the child grappling with scary news or big world problems, this poetic story offers a creative way to reimagine dark
Ages 4–8
Overground Railroad
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Rhythmic text and soft watercolors follow a Black family's journey north during the 1930s, capturing the quiet tension a
Ages 4–9
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Mara's Stories
Gary D. Schmidt
For the middle grade reader beginning to learn about the Holocaust, this gentle yet profound story explores how stories
Ages 10–14
The Mangrove Tree
Susan L. Roth, Cindy Trumbore
In drought-stricken Eritrea, Dr. Gordon Sato works with villagers to plant coastal trees that provide food for livestock
Ages 6–11
The Red Tree
Shaun Tan
The world feels heavy and grey until a small, bright spark of hope begins to grow, proving that even the darkest days ca
Ages 8–18
A River Ran Wild
Lynne Cherry
For the child who wonders how a messy world can be made beautiful again, this history of a river shows the powerful impa
Ages 6–10
The Secret Horses of Briar Hill
Megan Shepherd
Treasure Island is a classic adventure of buccaneers and buried gold. Jim Hawkins gets swept into a dangerous world of p
Ages 9–12
The Lemonade Club
Patricia Polacco
Marilyn and her teacher find strength in their shared battle against cancer, proving that even the sourest circumstances
Ages 6–10
Fantastic Florence
It's Not Your Fault!
Lesley Millard Zafran
A wise magical bag named Florence hears children's secret hurts and writes them messages of comfort to show they are nev
Ages 5–9
Our Neighborhood #2
Rosh Hashanah: New Year, Gather Near
Leah Weber
Apples, honey, and the blast of the shofar fill this colorful introduction to the traditions and family gatherings of th
Ages 0–3
The Aurora Chronicles #4
Spirits of Arktika
Dylan Keefer
A frozen world of magic is melting, and twelve-year-old Saga must survive the trials of northern spirits to save her peo
Ages 8–12
The Railway Series #6
Henry the Green Engine
Rev. W. Awdry
For the child who feels discouraged when things don't go right, Henry's journey shows that a big setback can lead to a f
Ages 3–7
I Capture the Castle
Dodie Smith
Seventeen-year-old Cassandra records her family's eccentric life in a crumbling English castle as they navigate poverty,
Ages 13–18
All About
3D Printing
Anam Rasheed
Digital ideas become real objects layer by layer as this guide shows how 3D printing is changing the world for doctors,
Ages 7–11
The Legacy Books #1
Expedition to the Void
Angela R. Watts
Leon must venture into a monster-filled void to find a legendary healing light before a mysterious sickness destroys his
Ages 10–14
Clown
Quentin Blake
For the child who needs a reminder that they are valuable and can make a difference, even when they feel forgotten or ca
Ages 3–8
Marshmallow & Jordan
Alina Chau
Jordan thinks her days as an athlete are over after a car accident, until a magical baby elephant helps her find a brand
Ages 8–12
Three Cups of Tea
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
This true story follows a mountain climber who dedicates his life to building schools and fostering peace in remote vill
Ages 9–13
Sound the Jubilee
Sandra Forrester
In the midst of the Civil War, a young slave and her family seek safety and a new beginning as they find refuge on Roano
Ages 10–14
The Grief Cycle #1
The Grief Forest: A Book About What We Don't Talk About
Laraine Herring
Bunny wanders deep into a mysterious forest after her father dies, meeting animal guides who help her understand the hea
Ages 6–10
The Shortest Day
Susan Cooper
For the child curious about the changing seasons and the ancient roots of our winter traditions, this lyrical poem celeb
Ages 4–9
The Children of Willesden Lane
Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen
A concert pianist shares the moving story of her mother’s journey through World War II and the healing power of a musica
Ages 8–12
My Very Own Angel
Jaime T. Kelley
For the child seeking comfort in the idea of a constant, invisible protector, this story offers a sense of safety and sp
Ages 3–7
