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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+
The Story of the Dancing Frog
Quentin Blake
Great Aunt Gertrude and her talented dancing frog set off on a whimsical journey across the globe in search of fame, for
Ages 5–9
Lost Words
Leila Boukarim
For children processing the weight of a family history or the pain of displacement, this poetic story offers a gentle pa
Ages 7–12
When I Left My Village
Maxine Rose Schur
Follow an Ethiopian Jewish family as they leave their mountain home behind for a dangerous, hopeful trek across difficul
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
The Lost Christmas Gift
Andrew Beckham
A package lost for sixty years reveals a father's handmade book, detailing a snowy Christmas Eve adventure and the myste
Ages 7–12
Bambert's Book of Missing Stories
Reinhardt Jung
A lonely writer sends his favorite characters into the sky on hot-air balloons, hoping his stories will find a life of t
Ages 8–12
Lucia and the Light
Phyllis Root
For the child who needs to find their inner light when the world feels dark or scary. This snowy quest celebrates the po
Ages 4–8
The Power of Welcome: Real-life Refugee and Migrant Journeys
Marie Bamyani, Ada Jusic, Nadine Kaadan, Ramzee, Sonya Zhurenko
For the child curious about global events or needing to build empathy for others, these true graphic stories explore the
Ages 9–13
The Bronze Pen
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
For the child grappling with family worries who wishes they could write a better reality. This magical tale explores the
Ages 8–12
Last Chance Bay
Anne Laurel Carter
For the child feeling the weight of adult worries or limited by their circumstances, this story of a girl's big dreams i
Ages 10–14
Save the... #1
Save the... Polar Bears
Christine Taylor-Butler, Chelsea Clinton
For the young animal lover concerned about the environment, this guide transforms worry into action with fascinating bio
Ages 6–9
Hope for the Elephants
Patricia J. Murphy
For the young animal lover concerned about wildlife, this guide explores the challenges elephants face and the inspiring
Ages 7–10
The Little Match Girl
Hans Christian Andersen
For children processing the concept of loss or for parents introducing social justice, this classic tale provides a gent
Ages 5–9
The Color of the Sun
David Almond
For the teenager grappling with the stillness after a loss, this lyrical journey captures the blurry line between grief,
Ages 12–18
Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad
James Rumford
As bombs fall on Baghdad, young Ali finds a quiet refuge in the sweeping, gliding strokes of calligraphy, creating art t
Ages 6–10
Mortal Engines Quartet #4
A Darkling Plain
Philip Reeve
As the war between Traction Cities nears its end, Wren and Tom find a world-changing secret hidden within the ruins of a
Ages 12–18
Land of This and That #1
Neither
Airlie Anderson
Being different from the rabbits and the birds in the Land of This and That sends a unique creature on a journey to find
Ages 4–8
My Dream Playground
Kate M. Becker
For the child who loves to build and create. Discover how a young girl's drawings and a community's hard work turned a v
Ages 4–8
Trapped: How the World Rescued 33 Miners from 2,000 Feet Below the Chilean Desert
Marc Aronson
Experts from NASA to the Navy race against time to pull thirty-three miners from a collapsed copper-gold mine trapped 2,
Ages 10–14
Mishka
Edward van de Vendel, Anoush Elman
For children processing big life changes, this tender story shows how the quiet bond with a pet can help a family share
Ages 7–11
The Secret Garden #2
Return to the Secret Garden
Holly Webb
Emmie is devastated to leave her only friend—a small black kitten—behind in London when she is evacuated to a mysterious
Ages 8–12
The Ogress and the Orphans
Kelly Barnhill
For children observing unfairness or 'fake news' in the world, this sophisticated fable shows how kindness and truth can
Ages 8–13
Hannah is My Name
Belle Yang
For the child adjusting to a new country or name, this gentle story navigates the uncertainty of immigration and the hop
Ages 5–8
When We Flew Away
Alice Hoffman
Before the secret annex, Anne Frank was a spirited girl finding her creative voice even as the shadows of occupation beg
Ages 8–12
Sketches
Eric Walters
For the teenager grappling with a difficult home life or seeking to understand the harsh realities of those living on th
Ages 12–17
