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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,574 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
690 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Feathers and Fools
Mem Fox
Fear and difference drive a wedge between peacocks and swans until a disaster leaves only a glimmer of hope for a new be
Ages 6–12
Kissing Tennessee and Other Stories from the Stardust Dance
Kathi Appelt
Eight interconnected stories capture the hope, identity, and quiet heartbreaks of students gathered for a middle school
Ages 11–15
The Crow and the Tiger
Selest Di Melito
Grief and healing unfold through delicate ink wash illustrations as two unlikely animals form a bond rooted in quiet min
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
We Are All So Good at Smiling
Amber McBride
For the teen navigating the heavy fog of clinical depression. This surreal journey through a magical forest helps visual
Ages 14–18
Just Like Jesse Owens
Andrew Young, Paula Young Shelton
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story of a boy in the segregated South offers a path from
Ages 6–10
Thura's Diary: My Life in Wartime Iraq
Thura al-Windawi
The real-life diary of nineteen-year-old Thura offers a raw, personal look at the fear and daily reality of a young woma
Ages 12–18
Psalm 23 - My Shepherd
Agnes de Bezenac
For the child who needs reassurance that they are never alone, this activity book transforms a classic prayer into a rel
Ages 3–8
Still Dreaming / Seguimos Soñando
Claudia Guadalupe Martinez
For children processing the fear of being separated from their family or leaving their home, this story explores staying
Ages 4–8
A Bottle in the Gaza Sea
Valérie Zenatti
A bottle tossed into the waves sparks an unlikely connection between two young people living on opposite sides of a divi
Ages 12–18
The Tallest Tree
Sandra Belton
For the child curious about their family history and community legacy. This story uses a symbolic tree to explore the st
Ages 5–9
Winger #2
Stand-Off
Andrew Smith
For the reader grappling with the weight of global crises and searching for how hope and community can survive the darke
Ages 16–18
The Grannyman
Judy Schachner
Old Siamese cat Simon thinks his work is done until a new kitten arrives, prompting him to pass on his feline wisdom in
Ages 4–8
Maribel's Year
Michelle Sterling
Maribel and her mother spend a full year in America experiencing new seasons and holidays while they wait for her father
Ages 4–8
Shackleton's Journey
William Grill
Vivid illustrations bring to life the freezing, perilous journey of Ernest Shackleton and his crew as they attempt to su
Ages 7–12
Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light
Apryl Stott
Coco helps her friend Bear prove he isn't mean by sharing cookies and lanterns, only to find that true kindness comes fr
Ages 4–8
ABC of African American Poetry
Ashley Bryan
Vibrant paintings illuminate fragments of twenty-five poems and a spiritual, celebrating the soul and rhythm of African
Ages 4–10
Imagine a... #2
Imagine a Day
Sarah L. Thomson
Bikes fly into trees and balloons paint the sky in a world where a single day of imagination makes anything possible.
Ages 4–10
Who Was?
Who Was Maya Angelou?
Ellen Labrecque
Maya Angelou rose from a difficult childhood in the segregated South to become a trailblazing streetcar operator, a glob
Ages 8–12
Winter of Fire
Sherryl Jordan
In a frozen world without a sun, a rebellious girl from a low caste is chosen to serve the Firelord and must fight to br
Ages 12–17
Nature Books #2
A Seed Is Sleepy
Dianna Hutts Aston
Vibrant artwork reveals the quiet wonder of the botanical world, showing how different seeds wait patiently for their tu
Ages 5–10
The Glorious Flight
Alice Provensen, Martin Provensen
Witness the early days of aviation through the eyes of Louis Bleriot, whose relentless obsession led to the first histor
Ages 5–9
Charlie's Raven
Jean Craighead George
Hoping for a miracle cure for his grandfather, Charlie takes a baby raven from its nest and begins a summer of scientifi
Ages 8–12
Ride the Wind
Nicola Davies
For the child processing the loss of a parent or struggling with a distant relationship at home, this story of healing a
Ages 7–10
Little Leaders & Legends #2
Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World
Vashti Harrison
True stories of global creators and thinkers prove that looking at the world differently can lead to innovations that ch
Ages 8–12
