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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,559 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+
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
Nothing Here but Stones
Nancy Oswald
Emma and her family escape discrimination in Russia for a new life in the Colorado mountains, facing the harsh realities
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1041 books
Blue Sky White Stars
Sarvinder Naberhaus
Sumptuous, deeply affecting paintings by Kadir Nelson illuminate the rich history and culture of the African-American ex
Ages 4–8
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
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
America Dreaming: How Youth Changed America in the Sixties
Laban Carrick Hill
Witness the power of young voices as they drive the radical movements of the 1960s, from civil rights to environmentalis
Ages 12–18
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
Torchlight
Carol Otis Hurst
For the child adjusting to a sudden change in family circumstances, this story offers hope through a move to a 1930s wor
Ages 8–12
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
