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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+
The Christmas Light in the Night
Marie Voigt
For the child who feels a little nervous as the days grow shorter, this glowing winter tale shows how friendship and hol
Ages 4–8
The Last True Poets of the Sea
Julia Drake
For the teen navigating the heavy waves of a family member's mental health crisis and seeking their own sense of worth a
Ages 14–18
A Snicker of Magic
Natalie Lloyd
Felicity Pickle sees words fluttering in the air like birds, and in the mysterious town of Midnight Gulch, she might fin
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
970 books
Noelle of The Nutcracker
Pamela Jane
A beautiful ballerina doll longs to dance, but she finds herself at the center of a holiday rivalry between two very dif
Ages 7–10
Coming to America
Polish Immigrants, 1890-1920
Rosemary Wallner
Leaving a homeland for a new life brings challenges and triumphs as Polish families arrive in America to build a future
Ages 8–11
The Earth is Singing
Vanessa Curtis
For the teenager grappling with the weight of history and the resilience of the human spirit when faced with systemic cr
Ages 13–18
When Summer Ends
Susi Gregg Fowler
Saying goodbye to summer is hard, but a young girl finds comfort in the cozy magic and new adventures that arrive with t
Ages 3–7
The Little Snowplow Wishes for Snow
Lora Koehler
For the child eagerly awaiting a special event or a change in the weather, this story explores the sweet anticipation an
Ages 3–7
Bobby: A Story of Robert F. Kennedy
Deborah Wiles
For children beginning to ask big questions about justice, this lyrical biography explores how Robert Kennedy evolved in
Ages 8–12
Sheena the Happy Hyena
Renee van der Merwe
For the child who feels they have to act a certain way because of how they look, Sheena shows that being yourself is the
Ages 3–7
An Otis Christmas
Loren Long
For the child who loves to be the hero, this heartwarming tale shows how being dependable and brave can save the day whe
Ages 3–7
Scrawny Cat
Phyllis Root
A thin, frightened cat wandering the streets alone finally finds warmth and a soft place to land when a kind stranger op
Ages 4–8
Carol of the Brown King
Langston Hughes
For families looking to see themselves in the Nativity story, these lyrical poems celebrate the first Christmas with a f
Ages 4–8
Juneteenth Is
Natasha Tripplett
Celebrate the joy and history of Juneteenth through a family's traditions, from parades and brisket to the deep roots of
Ages 4–8
Always Isn't Forever
J.C. Cervantes
After Hart dies in an accident, his soul returns in the body of a local bad boy, but he must win Ruby back without ever
Ages 14–18
An Episode of Sparrows
Rumer Godden
In the ruins of post-war London, two children create a secret garden that changes their lives and stirs up their entire
Ages 9–14
If Animals Disappeared #2
If Polar Bears Disappeared
Lily Williams
For the child who asks big questions about the planet and wants to understand how every creature, from a tiny shrimp to
Ages 4–8
Space, Incorporated
The Future of Commercial Space Travel
Tamra B. Orr
For the curious child who dreams of visiting the stars and wants to know how private companies are turning sci-fi dreams
Ages 8–12
Miracle
Karen S. Chow
After losing her father, Amie finds the violin notes she once loved have turned stilted and sharp, forcing her to find a
Ages 8–12
Boo Bear's Light
CATHERINE ANN. RUSSELL
For the child who feels small or unimportant, this gentle story follows a bear discovering how his unique inner sparkle
Ages 3–7
A Long Walk to Water
Linda Sue Park
Follow the incredible journey of Salva, who walks across three countries to survive the Sudanese civil war and later ret
Ages 10–14
The Distance between Me and the Cherry Tree
Paola Peretti
Nine-year-old Mafalda makes a list of all the things she loves as she prepares for her sight to fade, discovering what t
Ages 8–12
Rookie Read-About Holidays
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
David F. Marx
For the child curious about why we have a day off in January, this gentle introduction explains the legacy of Dr. King t
Ages 4–7
Diamond Boy
Michael Williams
Patson survives the brutal diamond mines of Zimbabwe before embarking on a desperate trek to South Africa to find his mi
Ages 14–18
