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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,252 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs669 books

4–7 yrs2382 books

8–11 yrs1944 books

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Cover of Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our Planet

Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our Planet

Elizabeth Rusch

For the child who wonders how one person can save the planet. Discover how Mario Molina's childhood curiosity led to a d

Cover of Lubna and Pebble

Lubna and Pebble

For the child adjusting to life in a new place or seeking comfort in a difficult transition. This gentle story explores

Cover of Comfort

Bakers Mountain #2

Joyce Moyer Hostetter

For the child learning to navigate life after a major illness or helping a family member cope with the invisible wounds

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12–18 yrs

970 books

Cover of Nana's Big Surprise

Amada's Diary #2

Nana's Big Surprise

Amada Irma Pérez

Amada and her family build a chicken coop to help Nana find a glimmer of happiness while she grieves her husband in this

Ages 4–8

Cover of Dancing with Katya

Dancing with Katya

For siblings navigating a new reality after a medical diagnosis, this gentle story shows how love can redefine what it m

Cover of American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures

American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures

America Ferrera

Thirty-one creators share personal stories about the vibrant, complex, and joyful experience of growing up with a foot i

Cover of Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree

Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree

After a painful loss, nine-year-old Zora remembers her mother's encouragement to dream big as she climbs a tall tree to

Cover of Hooper Finds a Family

Hooper Finds a Family

For the child who has faced a major life change or feels out of place, this heartwarming dog's-eye view explores finding

Cover of No Parking At the End Times

No Parking At the End Times

For the teenager grappling with a parent's extreme beliefs and the weight of protecting a sibling while facing homelessn

Cover of Safiyyah's War

For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in the world who needs to see how quiet courage and community can

Cover of We Came to America

We Came to America

For children beginning to ask where their family came from or noticing the beautiful differences in their community.

Cover of Bound for America: The Story of the European Immigrants

Bound for America: The Story of the European Immigrants

Families left everything behind in Europe to seek a new life in America. These historical accounts reveal the courage an

Cover of The Day My Kids Stayed Home: Explaining COVID-19 and the Corona Virus to Your Kids

The Day My Kids Stayed Home: Explaining COVID-19 and the Corona Virus to Your Kids

For children confused by sudden changes to their world, this reassuring guide helps explain why they are staying home an

Cover of The Next Wave: The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans

Scientists in the Field

The Next Wave: The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans

Elizabeth Rusch

Innovative scientists are looking to the ocean to solve our energy crisis by capturing the relentless power of crashing

Cover of After Gandhi: One Hundred Years of Nonviolent Resistance

After Gandhi: One Hundred Years of Nonviolent Resistance

For the child questioning how one person can change the world. This anthology explores how peaceful protest and steady c

Cover of Our Park and the Great Storm

Our Park and the Great Storm

Fallen branches become a brand-new treehouse after a group of friends works together to rebuild their beloved park follo

Cover of The True Story of Corky, the Blind Seal

The True Story of Corky, the Blind Seal

Georgeanne Irvine

Corky the harbor seal finds a way to keep performing and connecting with fans at the San Diego Zoo even after losing his

Cover of Gone Wolf

For the child grappling with the weight of history and systemic unfairness, this dual-timeline story offers a path throu

Cover of Little Book of Joy, The

Little Book of Joy, The

Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu

For the child learning to navigate big feelings, this gentle guide from two global icons shows how small acts of kindnes

Cover of Hawk Mother

written and photographed by Kara Hagedorn

For the compassionate child who loves animals and wonders about their secret lives. A moving true story of a rescued haw

Cover of Nothing Here but Stones

Nothing Here but Stones

Emma and her family escape discrimination in Russia for a new life in the Colorado mountains, facing the harsh realities

Cover of Martin Rising: Requiem for a King

Martin Rising: Requiem for a King

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For the child grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of leadership. This poetic tribute explores the human

Cover of Star in the Forest

Star in the Forest

While her father is away in Mexico, Zitlally finds a stray dog in a car cemetery and begins to believe his safety is the

Cover of The Secret of Priest's Grotto: A Holocaust Survival Story

The Secret of Priest's Grotto: A Holocaust Survival Story

Christos Nicola, Peter Lane Taylor

Thirty-eight family members survived the Holocaust by hiding in the dark, underground cave systems of Ukraine for nearly