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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+
Hope the Hopeful Piglet
Devin Staurbringer
For the child developing a deep sense of empathy for animals, this true rescue story offers a gentle path from hardship
Ages 6–10
My Ol' Man
Patricia Polacco
A young girl spends a summer in Michigan captivated by her father's tall tales and the promise of a mysterious, magical
Ages 4–9
Flood
Jackie French
For children processing the aftermath of a natural disaster or big scary events in the news. This evocative story offers
Ages 5–10
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After the Red Rain
Barry Lyga, Robert DeFranco
For the teen concerned about the future of our planet, this high stakes story follows a girl in a dying world who finds
Ages 12–18
Raffi Songs to Read
Like Me and You
Raffi
Sing along to this colorful celebration of children around the world who share the same joys and feelings no matter wher
Ages 2–6
The People Could Fly
Virginia Hamilton
A breathtaking African American folktale comes to life through vivid paintings, sharing a legendary story of people who
Ages 5–10
Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
Rainy weather ruins his beach trip, but Pete the Cat stays cool by turning a big cardboard box into a gateway for a groo
Ages 4–8
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Joltin' Joe DiMaggio
Jonah Winter
Joe DiMaggio became a beacon of hope during the Great Depression and WWII by staying quiet, working hard, and keeping hi
Ages 4–9
My Two-Home Family: Guiding Children Through Divorce with Love
Sunshine Dreams
For children processing the big changes of divorce, this supportive guide offers reassurance that they are deeply loved
Ages 3–7
Long was the Winter Road They Traveled: A Tale of the Nativity
J. Patrick Lewis
For the child who finds magic in quiet moments, this lyrical poem captures the awe and perseverance of the travelers see
Ages 4–8
DK Super Readers
Journey Through Ellis Island
Paige Towler
For the child curious about their family roots or learning about the brave people who traveled across oceans to start a
Ages 7–10
Our Universe #7
Save the People! Halting Human Extinction
Stacy McAnulty
The history of our planet meets the current climate crisis in this guide that explains how humans can protect their futu
Ages 8–12
Our New Different World
M. Zapata
For the child adjusting to masks and social distancing, this gentle guide helps little ones navigate the big changes in
Ages 3–7
Nice Work, Franklin!
Suzanne Tripp Jurmain
After polio changed his life, Franklin Roosevelt proved his strength to the world by leading a struggling nation out of
Ages 6–9
Marc Favreau's History Series #1
Crash: The Great Depression and the Fall and Rise of America
Marc Favreau
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how real families survived the Dust Bowl and the stock market crash to rebuil
Ages 10–14
Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King
Jean Marzollo
Vibrant scratchboard art brings to life the story of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his historic journey toward peace and e
Ages 4–8
A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
Matt de la Peña
For the child discovering how a single person can carry the hopes of a community and the weight of a nation through quie
Ages 6–10
Serafina's Promise
Ann E. Burg
For the child who needs to see that big dreams and inner strength can help them navigate life's most challenging storms
Ages 8–12
The Moomins #1
The Moomins and the Great Flood
Tove Jansson
When a massive flood threatens their home, the Moomins embark on a gentle, adventurous quest to find a safe place to bel
Ages 7–12
Grief Is an Elephant
Tamara Ellis Smith
For children navigating the heavy, changing feelings of loss. This lyrical story uses gentle animal metaphors to show ho
Ages 4–8
Shatter Me #11
Believe Me
Tahereh Mafi
While the world struggles to stabilize after the fall of the Reestablishment, Warner and Juliette fight for a moment of
Ages 14–18
Chum Chum #1
Chum Chum Dreams Big!
Omo Randle
Chum Chum looks at the world with wonder, imagining herself as a lawyer, pharmacist, or teacher while learning that big
Ages 3–8
Naamah and the Ark at Night
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
For the child who feels restless during storms or nighttime, this rhythmic lullaby offers a soothing sense of safety thr
Ages 4–8
A Land of Permanent Goodbyes
Atia Abawi
Tareq and his family must flee their bombed home in Syria, beginning a perilous search for safety that leads them from R
Ages 12–18
