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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+
Paths to Peace: People Who Changed the World
Jane Breskin Zalben
Learn about sixteen world-changing leaders, from Anne Frank to Mahatma Gandhi, who used courage and nonviolence to creat
Ages 9–12
Green Giants-Children Changing the World One Step at a Time
Isabella Thompson
For the child who wants to make a difference, this inspiring collection shows how small actions can lead to big changes
Ages 7–12
The Categorical Universe of Candice Phee
Barry Jonsberg
Twelve-year-old Candice is armed with a literal mind and a giant heart, determined to organize the messy problems of eve
Ages 10–14
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Starting the School Year with Liam, the Smart Rabbit
Azaliya Schulz
For the child feeling nervous about their first day of school or returning to the classroom. Liam the Rabbit helps kids
Ages 4–7
The Red Pencil
Andrea Davis Pinkney
A young Sudanese girl fleeing a tribal attack finds a glimmer of hope and the possibility of an education when she recei
Ages 10–14
It's Okay to Make Mistakes
Todd Parr
Life is full of spills and stumbles, but every accident is a chance to learn something new and try again with a smile.
Ages 3–6
The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy
Jane Thayer
Petey the puppy is convinced he wants a boy for Christmas, so he sets out on a determined quest to find the perfect huma
Ages 4–8
Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child learning how to navigate big social feelings, Pete the Cat shares groovy tips on how to be a kind friend a
Ages 4–8
Street Child
Berlie Doherty
Young orphan Jim Jarvis flees a brutal workhouse in 1860s London, struggling to survive on the streets until he finds a
Ages 9–12
Someday a Tree
Eve Bunting
When pollution poisons a beloved old oak tree, a young girl and her neighbors fight to save it before turning toward a h
Ages 4–8
Beyond the Ridge
Paul Goble
For children navigating the loss of a grandparent or elder, this gentle story offers a peaceful, spiritual perspective o
Ages 5–10
Making Happy
Sheetal Sheth
Leila finds comfort in her community when her mother gets sick. Intricate illustrations capture the tender balance of sa
Ages 4–9
The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border
Stephen Briseño
While waiting at the border to enter a new country, Noemi and her mother find that simple acts of kindness can light the
Ages 4–8
Only This Beautiful Moment
Abdi Nazemian
For teens exploring how their family's past shapes their present, this multi-generational story explores finding your tr
Ages 14–18
My Thoughts Have Wings
Maggie Smith
For the child whose mind begins to race at bedtime, this lyrical guide helps 'nest' scary thoughts and replace them with
Ages 4–8
Good-bye, Bear
Jane Chapman
For the child grappling with the loss of a loved one. A gentle exploration of how memories help us heal when a dear frie
Ages 3–7
Small in the City
Sydney Smith
Navigate the bustling city through the eyes of a small boy as he searches for his lost cat, offering gentle advice on fi
Ages 4–8
Fighting Words
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Della has always relied on her older sister Suki for protection, but after a family crisis, she realizes it is finally t
Ages 10–14
The Chalet School #14
The Chalet School in Exile
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
Follow a school's harrowing journey across borders as students and teachers flee the rise of the Nazi Party, seeking saf
Ages 10–15
War Is Over
David Almond
For the child questioning why adults divide the world into 'us' and 'them' or feeling the weight of global events beyond
Ages 9–12
Boys without Names
Kashmira Sheth
Trapped in a windowless sweatshop far from home, Gopal discovers that sharing stories is the only way to keep hope alive
Ages 9–13
Superhero
Marc Tauss
Maleek and his robot Marvyn blast off into the past on a high-stakes mission to bring seeds and plants back to their con
Ages 4–8
The Are Back Books #3
The Eagles Are Back
Jean Craighead George
For the child who marvels at the natural world and wants to know how people can make a real difference in protecting end
Ages 4–8
The Light Jar
Lisa Thompson
Tension and mystery collide as a family faces big changes, leading to moments of genuine fear and excitement in this gri
Ages 8–12
