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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,252 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1944 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Coalwood #1
October Sky
Homer Hickam
In a small 1950s mining town, a boy inspired by the first satellites risks everything to build his own rockets and reach
Ages 12–18
A Three Hat Day
Laura Geringer
A collector's gloomy day takes a turn for the better when he spots three perfect hats and someone very special in a depa
Ages 4–8
Adventures of a Far Away Bear
June Earle
For the child who feels like a fish out of water or is navigating a big change. A young bear finds the courage to trek h
Ages 8–12
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A Story of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for Kids Ages 6-9
Sky Adams
For the child curious about history and leadership, this book celebrates the trailblazing women who broke barriers and a
Ages 6–9
Social Emotional Learning
Resilience
Jayneen Sanders
For the child learning to navigate life's bumps, this book teaches how to bounce back from disappointment and keep tryin
Ages 4–10
No Drama Llama
Sarah Jackson
For the child who gets overwhelmed when friends are upset or environments get chaotic. Learn how to stay cool and kind w
Ages 3–7
The Islander
Cynthia Rylant
A lonely boy living with his grandfather discovers a brass key from a mermaid that helps him unlock hidden feelings and
Ages 8–12
The Old Kingdom #3
Abhorsen
Garth Nix
With the Abhorsen missing, Lirael and her companions must race across the Old Kingdom to stop a malignant ancient force
Ages 12–18
Hannah
Gloria Whelan
In 1887 Michigan, nine-year-old Hannah's world expands beyond her front door when a new teacher arrives to help her mast
Ages 7–10
Thunder Bunny
Barbara Helen Berger
Step into a meta world where comic creators break the fourth wall and enter their own stories as characters, narrators,
Ages 3–7
Children Helping Children with Grief
Beverly Chappell
A comforting guide where children and teens share their own stories of loss to help peers feel less alone while navigati
Ages 8–15
House of the Red Fish
Graham Salisbury
Desperate to free his father from a WWII internment camp, Tomi and his friends battle prejudice as they attempt to salva
Ages 10–14
Francis Discovers Possible
Ashlee Latimer
For the child who has been teased about their size and needs to hear that their body is a place of wonder and limitless
Ages 4–8
Inspiring Biographies of African American Women for Kids
Beautiful Voices
For the child who needs to see that their dreams are possible. This collection of real-life stories highlights the grit
Ages 7–12
Something Sad Happened
Darby A. Strickland
A comforting guide for toddlers and preschoolers processing a loss, using simple language and a biblical foundation to e
Ages 2–5
The Birds' Christmas Carol
Kate Douglas Wiggin
For the family navigating a child's chronic illness who wants to find beauty in giving and humor in the chaos of a big,
Ages 8–12
All About Grief
Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney
For children processing the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide helps explain the complex feelings of grief in ways
Ages 5–11
Rocks in His Head
Carol Otis Hurst
A young man ignores the skeptics who say he has rocks in his head, turning his lifelong passion for collecting stones in
Ages 4–9
Child of Our Time: A Young Girl's Flight from the Holocaust
Ruth L. David
For the teenager grappling with how personal identity and family bonds survive during times of systemic upheaval and for
Ages 12–18
Back to the Wild
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
For the child curious about why some animals live in zoos and how we can help them return to their natural homes in the
Ages 7–11
The Light Within You
Namita Moolani Mehra
Diya travels to India to celebrate Diwali with her grandmother, finding the magic of the festival of lights and a new se
Ages 4–8
The Lonely Chair
P.G. Shriver
For the child who feels overlooked or outgrown, this gentle story shows that everyone has a place where they truly belon
Ages 3–7
Emma's Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty
Linda Glaser
Emma Lazarus used her voice to champion the needs of new immigrants, eventually writing the famous poem that sits on the
Ages 5–10
Two of Everything
Babette Cole
For the child adjusting to life in two separate households, this whimsical story uses gentle humor to explain why parent
Ages 5–9
