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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+
Terezín: Voices from the Holocaust
Ruth Thomson
The most personal side of history comes to light through the secret diaries and artwork of the Jewish people living in t
Ages 10–14
Daddy Doesn't Have to Be a Giant Anymore
Jane Resh Thomas
For children processing the fear and confusion of a parent's struggle with alcohol addiction and the hope found in a fam
Ages 5–9
Seedlings
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Laura K. Murray
The life and legacy of the 32nd president come into focus, highlighting the challenges and major accomplishments of Fran
Ages 6–9
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970 books
Little Red Sleigh
Erin Guendelsberger
A small sleigh travels all the way from a shop to the North Pole, determined to prove that with enough heart and hard wo
Ages 4–8
Snapshots in History
The March on Washington: Uniting Against Racism
Robin S. Doak
Discover how thousands of people united in August 1963 to demand equal rights and change the course of American history.
Ages 9–14
Christmas Wishes
Ellie O'Ryan
Christmas is coming, but Wish Bear has fallen ill. The Care Bears must work together to ensure everyone's holiday wishes
Ages 3–7
Dasher #1
Dasher
Matt Tavares
A brave young doe escapes the heat of a traveling circus to follow the North Star, leading her to a life-changing encoun
Ages 4–8
Actual Times #4
America Is Under Attack
Don Brown
Vivid watercolors and a calm, chronological narrative help explain the difficult events of September 11 with honesty and
Ages 6–10
Little Leaders
Think Big, Little One
Vashti Harrison
For little ones with big imaginations, this gentle introduction to global visionaries shows that every great achievement
Ages 0–3
Michael Bird-Boy
Tomie dePaola
Michael Bird-Boy loves his quiet countryside and sets out on a determined journey to uncover what is causing a mysteriou
Ages 4–8
Wishtree
Katherine Applegate
An old oak tree named Red has spent centuries listening to people’s secrets, but now he must speak up to protect a new f
Ages 8–12
Claiming Georgia Tate
Gigi Amateau
Twelve-year-old Georgia Tate struggles to protect her hope and find healing while carrying a painful secret after being
Ages 12–16
Rock's Dream
Dee Smith
A little rock refuses to listen to doubting forest friends and sets out on a determined quest to see something grow in t
Ages 3–7
Zane's Trace
Allan Wolf
Zane embarks on a desperate journey to his mother's grave, but an encounter with a group of mystical strangers changes h
Ages 14–18
Drawn #2
Drawn Inward
Daniel Nayeri
When a simple chore feels like a maze of monsters, a father helps his son use his five senses to find his way back to ca
Ages 4–8
Rainbow Brite
Meet the Color Kids
Dawn Sawyer
Rainbow Brite and the Color Kids lead a vibrant mission to defeat the forces of gloom and keep the world bright, hopeful
Ages 3–7
My Dad's a Birdman
David Almond
Determined to help her grieving father find joy again, Lizzie encourages his wild dream of soaring in the Great Human Bi
Ages 7–11
Lighthouse: A Story of Remembrance
Robert Munsch
For children processing the loss of a grandparent, this tender story offers a comforting way to honor memories through a
Ages 4–8
Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice
Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, Olivia Gatwood
Bold poems and vibrant art celebrate the power of empathy and speaking out against injustice, showing how a new generati
Ages 8–12
Girl in Pieces
Kathleen Glasgow
After losing everything, seventeen-year-old Charlie Davis must find the strength to leave the edge and piece her life ba
Ages 14–18
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)
Dan Santat
Humpty Dumpty loves birdwatching from the city wall, but his famous fall left him terrified of heights. Witness the cour
Ages 4–8
The Dollar Kids
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
A family moves to a struggling town to buy a house for just one dollar, hoping a new home can help them leave their heav
Ages 10–14
Find Me Alone
Lisa Graff
Cee faces a tense home life as her father's drinking worsens, leading her and her sisters to seek hope and strength amid
Ages 10–14
On the Wings of Heroes
Richard Peck
For children processing the absence of a loved one, this story captures the quiet courage and deep family bonds found on
Ages 9–12
