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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,556 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2041 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Mother's Prayer Scepter
Dachka Brown M S Ed
This 21-day devotional provides a structured path for parents to use prayer and fasting to support their children's spir
Ages 18–18
The Leaves in October
Karen Ackerman
For the child navigating a sudden change in housing or family stability. This gentle story follows Livvy as she maintain
Ages 8–12
Tropical Secrets: Holocaust Refugees in Cuba
Margarita Engle
A young Jewish boy flees the dangers of Nazi Germany to seek safety and a new beginning as a refugee in Cuba in this mov
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
1040 books
Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean
Patricia Newman
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how species can seemingly disappear and then abruptly reappear in a phenomeno
Ages 9–14
Mario and the Hole in the Sky
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
Ages 6–10
Lubna and Pebble
Wendy Meddour
For the child adjusting to life in a new place or seeking comfort in a difficult transition. This gentle story explores
Ages 4–8
Bakers Mountain #2
Comfort
Joyce Moyer Hostetter
For the child learning to navigate life after a major illness or helping a family member cope with the invisible wounds
Ages 10–14
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
Dancing with Katya
Dori Chaconas
For siblings navigating a new reality after a medical diagnosis, this gentle story shows how love can redefine what it m
Ages 6–10
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
Ages 12–18
Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree
William Miller
After a painful loss, nine-year-old Zora remembers her mother's encouragement to dream big as she climbs a tall tree to
Ages 5–9
Hooper Finds a Family
Jane Paley
For the child who has faced a major life change or feels out of place, this heartwarming dog's-eye view explores finding
Ages 8–12
No Parking At the End Times
Bryan Bliss
For the teenager grappling with a parent's extreme beliefs and the weight of protecting a sibling while facing homelessn
Ages 14–18
Safiyyah's War
Hiba Noor Khan
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in the world who needs to see how quiet courage and community can
Ages 9–13
We Came to America
Faith Ringgold
For children beginning to ask where their family came from or noticing the beautiful differences in their community.
Ages 4–8
Great Journeys
Bound for America: The Story of the European Immigrants
Milton Meltzer
Families left everything behind in Europe to seek a new life in America. These historical accounts reveal the courage an
Ages 9–14
The Day My Kids Stayed Home: Explaining COVID-19 and the Corona Virus to Your Kids
Adam Wallace
For children confused by sudden changes to their world, this reassuring guide helps explain why they are staying home an
Ages 3–8
The Next Wave
Elizabeth Rusch
Innovative scientists are looking to the ocean to solve our energy crisis by capturing the relentless power of crashing
Ages 10–14
After Gandhi: One Hundred Years of Nonviolent Resistance
Anne O'Brien
For the child questioning how one person can change the world. This anthology explores how peaceful protest and steady c
Ages 10–16
Our Park and the Great Storm
Mina Kavcar
Fallen branches become a brand-new treehouse after a group of friends works together to rebuild their beloved park follo
Ages 4–8
Scholastic True Zoo Stories
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
Ages 5–9
Gone Wolf
Amber McBride
For the child grappling with the weight of history and systemic unfairness, this dual-timeline story offers a path throu
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 4–8
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
Ages 6–10
