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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,575 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
691 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Three Pennies
Melanie Crowder
Armed with three pennies and the I Ching, Marin searches San Francisco for her birth mother just as her new foster home
Ages 8–12
The Tin Forest
Helen Ward
In a grey world of scrap metal, an old man builds a forest out of tin, only to find that his imagination has the power t
Ages 4–8
Windrush Child
John Agard
A young boy waves goodbye to the Caribbean and sets sail for a new life in Britain in this moving poetic tribute to the
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
Goodbye Brings Hello: A Book of Firsts
Dianne White
Saying goodbye to a tricycle or a swing is hard, but it makes room for the exciting hello of a first bicycle or the firs
Ages 3–7
Mama's Nightingale
Edwidge Danticat
For children navigating the heartache of being apart from a parent, this story highlights how love and creativity can br
Ages 5–9
Rudi's Pond
Eve Bunting
A school community comes together to honor a friend who passed away by building a quiet, beautiful pond where his memory
Ages 5–9
Zodiac Kids #12
The Joyful Life of Little Pig Joypi
Tom Geng
Joypi the pig dances in the rain and befriends insects, showing how an optimistic heart can find magic in life's little
Ages 3–8
Lisa #2
After the War
Carol Matas
After surviving Buchenwald, fifteen-year-old Ruth must find the strength to lead a group of children on a dangerous trek
Ages 10–14
Weather Eye
Lesley Howarth
Thirteen-year-old Telly leads a club of climate observers in England to confront turbulent weather and bring a sense of
Ages 10–14
Graphic Library
Beacon to Freedom
Jenna Glatzer
A single flickering light in a window over the Ohio River guided more than 2,000 people toward safety on the Underground
Ages 7–10
In-Between Places
Alex Killian
Life is full of moments that are neither here nor there, but taking a brave leap into the unknown can help you land exac
Ages 4–10
Every Story Ever Told
Ami Polonsky
Thirteen-year-old Stevie searches for a path through PTSD by leaning on the resilience and shared experiences of her com
Ages 10–14
Fortune's Magic Farm
Suzanne Selfors
Orphan Isabelle leaves the gloomy umbrella factory behind when she inherits a magical farm, but she must protect its fru
Ages 8–12
Finding Papa
Angela Pham Krans
The long wait to see Papa finally ends as Mai and her mother embark on a brave and hopeful journey from Vietnam to start
Ages 4–8
Antiracist
Goodnight Racism
Ibram X. Kendi
For parents seeking to nurture a sense of justice and hope, this lyrical bedtime story helps toddlers and preschoolers i
Ages 2–5
RuDy #2
Shoot for the Moon!
Corinne Humphrey
Rudy, a shelter dog who survived neglect, proves that love can turn a difficult start into a life of bold leaps and big
Ages 4–8
On My Journey Now Looking at African-American History Through the Spirituals
Nikki Giovanni
For middle grade readers exploring the deep roots of Black history, this powerful collection reveals how spirituals serv
Ages 10–15
Rose by the Sea: An Armenian Journey of Courage and Hope
Rebecca Rose Mooradian
For children processing the concept of family history or displacement, this story offers a gentle yet honest way to disc
Ages 4–8
Truce
Jim Murphy
In the middle of the Great War, enemies laid down their weapons for one day. This account uses letters and photos to tel
Ages 10–14
Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers
Dorothy Day: A Catholic Life of Action
Maura D. Shaw
For children starting to notice unfairness in the world, this biography shows how one woman turned her faith into a life
Ages 6–10
The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
The Story of Ella Fitzgerald
Kathy Trusty
A difficult childhood gives way to the bright lights of the stage in this biography of the legendary First Lady of Song,
Ages 6–9
Rebel Girls Chapter Books #3
Madam C. J. Walker Builds a Business
Denene Millner, Rebel Girls
Follow the incredible journey of Sarah Breedlove as she overcomes poverty to become Madam C. J. Walker, a pioneering ent
Ages 6–10
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
The Berenstain Bears Easter Blessings
Mike Berenstain
For families looking to connect their Easter traditions with faith, this story helps young children see the spiritual me
Ages 3–7
The Baby-Sitters Club #48
Jessi's Wish
Ann M. Martin
For the child learning to support a friend through a serious illness. This story follows Jessi as she navigates the comp
Ages 8–12
