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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,578 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
693 books
4–7 yrs
2480 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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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
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
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
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 #2
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
