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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Thunderwith
Libby Hathorn
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of losing a parent and the isolation of joining a new, unfamiliar family in
Ages 11–15
Find Spot
Find Spot at the Library
Eric Hill
For the child grappling with the unfairness of life, this gripping tale shows how resilience and friendship can break ev
Ages 10–14
The Brave Little Parrot
Rafe Martin
A tiny bird carries single drops of water to a forest fire, showing that even the smallest act of courage can change the
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
970 books
Strays Like Us
Cecilia Galante
A girl and a dog find themselves in similar circumstances as they navigate difficult choices and search for a place that
Ages 8–12
Something Like Home
Andrea Beatriz Arango
For the child navigating the complex emotions of foster care and family separation. This verse novel follows Laura as sh
Ages 10–14
Destiny
Vicki Grove
Surrounded by a chaotic household and her mother's poor choices, twelve-year-old Destiny leans on her own creativity to
Ages 10–14
Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail
Lesléa Newman
For the child waiting for a holiday miracle. A boy at a warm Seder and a lonely kitten outside find a connection in this
Ages 4–8
Martin Luther King Jr.: Man of Peace
Lillie Patterson
For the child questioning why the world isn't always fair, this historic biography introduces Dr. King's powerful messag
Ages 8–12
Powwow Day
Traci Sorell
River is still recovering from an illness and cannot dance this year, but she discovers the healing power of watching he
Ages 4–8
Green City: How One Community Survived a Tornado and Built for a Sustainable Future
Allan Drummond
For the child curious about how things work or feeling worried about big storms. See how a town turned a disaster into a
Ages 5–9
Schools of Hope
Norman H. Finkelstein
For the child curious about how one small voice can change history through faith, courage, and leadership in the face of
Ages 8–12
One Smile
Cindy McKinley
For the child learning how their small choices affect others, this story reveals how one tiny act of kindness can travel
Ages 4–8
The Garden of Eve
K. L. Going
For the child navigating the heavy weight of a parent's death and looking for a spark of magic to help them believe in l
Ages 8–12
Hopepunk
Preston Norton
When a sister flees to avoid a conversion camp, Hope starts an activist rock band to find her and fight for a world wher
Ages 14–18
Ballerina of Auschwitz, The
Edith Eva Eger
Edie relies on her training as a gymnast and dancer to survive the concentration camps of WWII alongside her sister in t
Ages 12–18
Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay
Susan Hood
For the child who needs to see how beauty can be created from nothing. A moving story of hope and resourcefulness in the
Ages 4–9
Other Side of the Sky: A Memoir, The
Farah Ahmedi, Tamim Ansary
After surviving a land mine in Afghanistan, Farah Ahmedi journeys through Germany and Pakistan to build a new life of re
Ages 12–18
The Storyteller
written and illustrated by Evan Turk
For the child who needs to see how their voice and imagination can impact the world around them, even in the face of a b
Ages 4–8
Like a Dandelion
Huy Voun Lee
For children facing big life changes or moving to a new home. This lyrical story uses the resilient dandelion to show ho
Ages 4–8
The Little House of Hope
Terry Catasús Jennings
For the child who feels the sting of being different or the squeeze of a crowded home. This story honors the resilience
Ages 4–8
Daughter of War
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
History comes alive through the personal diaries of girls witnessing major Canadian events, from the North-West Rebellio
Ages 12–16
Yay, You!
Sandra Boynton
Whimsical rhymes celebrate the many paths ahead, from high-energy adventures to quiet moments of peace, cheering on ever
Ages 0–8
Loch Downe Christmas
Alex Goss
After a difficult and stormy year, the community of Loch Downe wonders if the holiday spirit will still find its way thr
Ages 3–8
The Letter Q
Sarah Moon
Bella Swan is torn between her vampire love and her shape-shifter friend while a string of mysterious attacks terrorizes
Ages 14–18
