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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+
Love, Your Bear Pete
Dyan Sheldon
For the child who has ever lost a precious toy and needs the comfort of knowing that even when out of sight, their belov
Ages 4–8
The People Could Fly: The Picture Book
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
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1039 books
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #6
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 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 #1
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
The Norendy Tales #2
The Hotel Balzaar
Kate DiCamillo
Marta roams the hotel like a quiet mouse, waiting for her father to return from war, until a mysterious countess arrives
Ages 7–11
There Is a Door in This Darkness
Kristin Cashore
For the teenager navigating the heavy fog of grief, social isolation, and sensory overload while searching for small gli
Ages 14–18
The Art Thieves
Andrea Rogers
For the teen grappling with climate anxiety who needs to see that even in a changing world, our stories, art, and herita
Ages 14–18
Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom
Shane W. Evans
Barefoot families move silently through unlit woods and sleep under bushes, risking everything on a dangerous trek towar
Ages 4–8
