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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
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
Ages 9–14
Star in the Forest
Laura Resau
While her father is away in Mexico, Zitlally finds a stray dog in a car cemetery and begins to believe his safety is the
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 10–14
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I Lay My Stitches Down
Cynthia Grady
For the child exploring their family roots, this lyrical collection uses the art of quilting to honor the resilience and
Ages 8–12
Sad-Glad a Picture Book about Embracing Changing Emotions Good Mental Health Ages 3 and Up
Sidhartha Mallya
A gloomy morning feels heavy for Sid until his loyal dog, Duke, helps him sit with his feelings and wait for the hopeful
Ages 3–7
About The Trod
Dreamkeypr
Wander through mystical poems infused with Jamaican dialect, exploring themes of love, renewal, and rising from the ashe
Ages 10–18
Covid-19 Helpers
Beth Bacon
For the child who has questions about the pandemic or feels worried about health, this comforting book highlights the co
Ages 4–8
Three Wishes: Palestinian and Israeli Children Speak
Deborah Ellis
For middle grade and teen readers trying to make sense of global conflict through the eyes of peers living in the heart
Ages 11–18
Circles of Hope
Karen Lynn Williams
Ifemelu leaves Nigeria for a new life at an American university, facing a complex world of race and social class she nev
Ages 4–8
Bakers Mountain #1
Blue
Joyce Moyer Hostetter
For the child facing a scary medical diagnosis or feeling the heavy weight of family responsibility while a parent is aw
Ages 9–12
Change Is in the Air: Carbon, Climate, Earth, and Us
Debbie Levy
Carbon trading and national budgets are complex tools used to fight climate change. Understand how rationing emissions c
Ages 8–12
At the Mountain's Base
Traci Sorell
For the child feeling the quiet ache of missing someone far away, this lyrical story celebrates the bond of a Native Ame
Ages 4–8
Verla Kay's Historical Stories
Covered Wagons, Bumpy Trails
Verla Kay
Bumpy trails and changing seasons mark a pioneer family's arduous journey by wagon train across the country to a new lif
Ages 4–8
Where is Papa?
Anita Trone
Grief feels heavy when a father is gone, but gentle family conversations reveal how a parent's love and legacy stay tuck
Ages 3–8
What Rosa Brought
Jacob Sager Weinstein
For the child who needs to understand how memories and love stay with us even when we must leave our physical home and b
Ages 4–8
Queenie
Jacqueline Wilson
Hospitalized with tuberculosis in 1953, young Elsie Kettle finds friendship and hope through the stories she shares with
Ages 8–12
Zlata's Diary
Zlata Filipović
A young girl records the daily reality of her life in war-torn Yugoslavia, capturing how a community survives amidst the
Ages 10–16
The Holy Spirit is My Super Power
Cequana Clark-Lee
This Christian perspective on bullying encourages children to find their inner light and offers a way to talk about diff
Ages 5–10
Peaceful Pieces
Anna Grossnickle Hines
For the child exploring what harmony looks like at home and in the world through gentle poems and breathtaking quilt art
Ages 5–10
When I Grow Up: the Lost Autobiographies of Six Yiddish Teenagers
Ken Krimstein
For the teenager grappling with their place in a changing world, these rediscovered true stories offer a profound connec
Ages 13–18
Rent Party Jazz
William Miller
Rent Party Jazz
Ages 6–10
Wishing for Tomorrow
Hilary McKay
For the child who wonders what happens after the fairy tale ends. This story helps readers navigate the bittersweet feel
Ages 8–12
Beyond The Blue Forest
Ildiko Hankoszky
Anton travels through a magical forest with a wise guide to meet creatures that help him understand his sadness after lo
Ages 4–9
Waiting for Fitz
Spencer Hyde
For the teenager navigating the complexities of mental health and finding solace in a friend who truly understands the w
Ages 13–18
