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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
13+
Tar Beach
Faith Ringgold
For the child who needs to feel that their dreams can carry them above any hardship, this story celebrates the power of
Ages 4–8
A Wreath for Emmett Till
Marilyn Nelson
A sophisticated wreath of poems honors the memory of fourteen-year-old Emmett Till and his pivotal role in the American
Ages 12–18
Future Presidents Club #2
Girls Rock!
Christine Dzidrums
The true stories of Olympic gymnasts, skaters, and stars show how hard work and determination can lead to the ultimate v
Ages 8–12
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Julia and the Shark
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Ten-year-old Julia searches for a rare shark while trying to understand her mother's depression in this moving story of
Ages 9–12
Saving the Buffalo
Albert Marrin
Vivid photographs and paintings trace the buffalo's journey from the brink of extinction to the dedicated conservation e
Ages 9–14
Children of the Apocalypse #2
Fear Another Day
Baileigh Higgins
For the teen processing the heavy weight of loss or guilt. This gritty survival story explores how to find a reason to k
Ages 14–18
My Family Is Changing
Tracy McConaghie
A supportive activity book for children navigating the transition of divorce or separation through therapeutic drawing a
Ages 5–8
The Snowman's Song
Marilee Joy Mayfield
For the child who feels unheard or small, this rhythmic tale explores the quiet hope of finding your own voice and the p
Ages 3–8
Red Winter Trilogy #1
Red Winter
Annette Marie
Emi is destined to become the host of a goddess until she saves Shiro, a cunning earth spirit who makes her question her
Ages 13–18
Daisies in the Junkyard
Michael Enright
Two high school seniors must decide whether to stay loyal to the streets or risk everything to pursue a life at college.
Ages 14–18
What You Need to Be Warm
Neil Gaiman
For children beginning to ask about global news or social justice, this lyrical poem explores the universal right to fee
Ages 6–12
New Beginnings #1
Aram's Choice
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
Follow Aram's journey from exile in Greece to a new life in Canada as part of the country’s first international humanita
Ages 8–12
Young Native Activist
Aslan Tudor
For the young person looking to understand their place in the world and how to speak up for what is right.
Ages 8–12
Kingfisher Knowledge
Endangered Planet
David Burnie
For the inquisitive child asking big questions about the climate, this guide uses striking photos to explain how humans
Ages 9–12
No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War
Anita Lobel
The smell of war and the sight of marching boots fill a young girl's world as she watches the Germans enter her city in
Ages 10–14
The Sixties Trilogy #1
Countdown
Deborah Wiles
Daily life and global tensions collide in this story of a girl navigating the fears of the Cuban Missile Crisis while tr
Ages 9–13
Blackberries in the Dark
Mavis Jukes
For the child visiting a grandparent and feeling the heavy absence of a loved one. A tender story about keeping traditio
Ages 7–10
The Black Stallion #12
The Black Stallion's Courage
Walter Farley
A legendary Arab stallion and his young owner Alec Ramsay face new challenges in this classic tale of a bond formed by a
Ages 8–12
Five Little Peppers #1
Five Little Peppers and How They Grew
Margaret Sidney
Five siblings navigate a life of poverty with spirited resilience until a chance encounter with a wealthy gentleman chan
Ages 8–12
Marisol McDonald #2
Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash
Monica Brown
Spunky Marisol plans a birthday party as unique as she is while holding onto the hope that her grandmother will travel f
Ages 4–8
My Story #18
War Nurse
Sue Reid
Kitty signs up to be a Red Cross nurse in 1939, but her bravery is truly tested when her military hospital takes a direc
Ages 9–14
Numb to This: Memoir of a Mass Shooting
Kindra Neely
For the teenager grappling with the long-term emotional impact of trauma or community violence and seeking a path toward
Ages 14–18
Emma Dodd's Love You Books
Follow Your Heart
Emma Dodd
For the child needing a gentle boost of self-esteem, this rhyming tale uses a parent's love to encourage following one's
Ages 0–4
The Heaven Shop
Deborah Ellis
Following the loss of her parents to the AIDS epidemic in Malawi, Chanda finds the courage to rebuild her family and fut
Ages 11–15
