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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,574 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
690 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Velveteen Rabbit
Margery Williams Bianco
A simple stuffed rabbit longs to become Real, a transformation that only happens when a toy is truly and deeply loved by
Ages 4–9
Alone Like Me
Rebecca Evans
For the child feeling small in a big new place, this tender story follows Liling as she navigates the loneliness of movi
Ages 4–8
Auma's Long Run
Eucabeth Odhiambo
For the child grappling with heavy family responsibilities or witnessing a community crisis, this story offers a path th
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
Jim Thorpe's Bright Path
Joseph Bruchac
Vivid acrylic paintings illustrate the journey of a Native American boy whose childhood education paved the way for his
Ages 6–10
The Book Rescuer
Sue Macy
For the child who loves to collect treasures or is curious about their family history, this story celebrates the courage
Ages 4–8
Bound by Ice: A True North Pole Survival Story
Sandra Neil Wallace, Rich Wallace
For the young explorer facing impossible odds, this gripping account of the USS Jeannette shows how grit and teamwork ca
Ages 10–14
Wilma Mankiller
Linda Lowery
Wilma Mankiller returns to the Oklahoma hills of her childhood to lead her people and champion Native American civil rig
Ages 7–10
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March
Lynda Blackmon Lowery
Fifteen-year-old Lynda Blackmon Lowery joins the historic fifty-four-mile march from Selma to Montgomery to fight for th
Ages 10–14
Something Wonderful
Jenny Nimmo
For the child discovering that the world is full of hidden magic, encouraging a sense of awe and the belief that somethi
Ages 4–8
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Ann Petry
For the young reader beginning to grapple with the history of systemic unfairness and seeking a model of unshakable cour
Ages 10–14
Abuela, Don't Forget Me
Rex Ogle
For the teenager navigating a difficult home life who needs to know that a grandparent's love can be a lifeline through
Ages 14–18
Sandra Markle's Science Mysteries
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs
Sandra Markle
Join global scientists as they use the scientific method to track a mysterious fungus and save the vanishing golden frog
Ages 8–12
Train I Ride
Paul Mosier
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of loss while navigating a new, uncertain future. This story follows Mayo'
Ages 10–14
The Heartbeats of Wing Jones
Katherine Webber
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family tragedy and searching for a path through grief while discovering thei
Ages 12–18
Lights on the Nile
Donna Jo Napoli
For the child who needs to find their inner strength when separated from home, this adventure explores bravery and perse
Ages 8–12
Gracie the Lighthouse Cat
Ruth Brown
For children needing courage during a storm or comfort when things feel lost. This parallel story of a cat and a histori
Ages 3–7
We Troubled the Waters: Poems
Ntozake Shange
For the child asking about fairness and the heroes of history, this lyrical collection honors the bravery of those who f
Ages 8–12
Ziggy Stardust & Me
James Brandon
For the teenager navigating the pressure to change who they are while finding hope and healing in the transformative pow
Ages 14–18
Sea Bear
written and illustrated by Lindsay Moore
For the child learning to navigate seasons of waiting and change. A lyrical look at a polar bear's journey across the sh
Ages 4–8
Ellen Foster
Kaye Gibbons
After losing her mother and escaping her dangerous father, eleven-year-old Ellen Foster searches for a place to belong a
Ages 12–18
Voices From the Underground Railroad
Kay Winters
A secret network of safe houses and brave abolitionists helps freedom seekers navigate the dangerous path from the South
Ages 8–12
Fake Dates and Mooncakes
Sher Lee
Dylan is fighting to save his family's takeout shop through a high-stakes baking contest while falling for Theo and heal
Ages 13–18
Through the Lens
Kennedy Through the Lens
Martin W. Sandler
For the curious student interested in how pictures tell a story, this visual history explores how JFK used photography t
Ages 10–18
Santa's Christmas Journey
Roger Brooke
For the child who needs to understand that it is never too late to change for the better and open one's heart to others.
Ages 8–14
