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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Where Is Grandpa's Smile?
Maria Keane Pascuzzi
Abby embarks on a tender search for her grandfather’s missing joy, eventually discovering it in a place she never would
Ages 3–7
The Waiting Place: When Home Is Lost and a New One Not Yet Found
Dina Nayeri
Ten young refugees living in shipping-crate homes in Greece share their dreams and daily struggles through poetic words
Ages 8–14
Instructions for Dancing
Nicola Yoon
Evie can see the beginning and end of every romance she witnesses, but a daring boy named X makes her wonder if love is
Ages 12–18
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970 books
Turtle in Paradise
Jennifer L. Holm
For children navigating family instability or feeling like an outsider in a new place. A sharp, witty look at finding ho
Ages 8–12
The Night Diary #2
Amil and the After
Veera Hiranandani
Amil uses sketches to process his grief and confusion as his family attempts to build a new life in 1948 India following
Ages 8–12
Molly's Fire
Janet Lee Carey
For the child grappling with the uncertainty of a missing loved one, this story follows a young girl's unwavering hope a
Ages 10–14
Because of You
Barbara G. Hennessy
The most fascinating thing you will learn is how every individual person contributes to making the entire world a kinder
Ages 3–7
Mary on Horseback
Rosemary Wells
Mary Breckinridge faced icy rivers and steep Appalachian trails to bring medicine to families in need. This is the true
Ages 8–12
Annie Rossi #2
Letters to Leo
Amy Hest
Annie Rossi pours her heart into letters to her new puppy, sharing the ups and downs of fourth grade while holding onto
Ages 7–10
March #1
March: Book One
John Lewis, Andrew Aydin
Congressman John Lewis recounts his journey from an Alabama farm to the front lines of the civil rights movement in this
Ages 12–18
Stargirl #2
Love, Stargirl
Jerry Spinelli
Stargirl writes the world's longest letter to Leo, reflecting on her new life away from Mica and the bittersweet memorie
Ages 12–17
All This Time
Mikki Daughtry, Rachael Lippincott
After a devastating car crash leaves Kyle alone and grieving, he finds an unexpected connection with Marley as they try
Ages 12–18
Sunfire #15
Kathleen
Candice F. Ransom
After surviving a famine and a harrowing sea voyage, Kathleen begins a new life as a maid in Boston where an unexpected
Ages 12–18
Who Was?
Who Was Helen Keller?
Gare Thompson
Travel through the life of Helen Keller to see how she learned to communicate and share her story with the world.
Ages 7–11
Big Plans
Bob Shea
A determined boy with a lucky hat and a mynah bird sidekick plots his path from the classroom corner to the mayor's offi
Ages 4–8
Owen & Mzee #1
The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu
An orphaned hippopotamus finds an unlikely protector and lifelong companion in a 130-year-old tortoise following a devas
Ages 4–8
The Memory Coat
Elvira Woodruff
Anxious hope fills two cousins as they leave their Russian village for America, clinging to family and a tattered coat d
Ages 6–10
Ground Zero
Alan Gratz
A boy trapped in the World Trade Center and a girl in modern Afghanistan find their lives bound together by the echoing
Ages 9–13
All the Way to Lhasa: A Tale from Tibet
Barbara Helen Berger
A boy and his yak begin a long, difficult trek toward the holy city of Lhasa, proving that patience and steady steps can
Ages 4–8
Toot & Puddle #7
Charming Opal
Holly Hobbie
When Opal loses a tooth, her friend Puddle steps in to make sure the night is magical. This sweet story celebrates a big
Ages 3–7
Mr. Roo
The Real Reason We Go to School
Roosevelt Harris-Williams
School is about more than just tests and heavy backpacks. It is a place to find what you are good at and decide exactly
Ages 5–10
Always Come Home to Me
Belle Yang
Siblings Mei-Mei and Di-Di are heartbroken when their pet doves vanish, sparking a brave journey away from home to bring
Ages 4–8
The Christmas Owl
Gideon Sterer, Ellen Kalish
For children curious about the true stories behind holiday traditions or those who need a gentle reminder of how kindnes
Ages 4–8
Going West
Jean Van Leeuwen
Lyrical text and sketches tell the story of Hannah’s family as they weather storms and cross rivers in a wagon to find a
Ages 5–9
