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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+
Four Feet, Two Sandals
Karen Lynn Williams, Khadra Mohammed
For the child curious about life in different parts of the world or learning about the power of sharing when resources a
Ages 7–10
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
For the child curious about how books can change the world, this story celebrates the legacy of a legendary Harlem books
Ages 7–10
Ellie Haycock Is Totally Normal
Gretchen Schreiber
High school junior Ellie navigates the complexities of chronic illness, hospital life, and unexpected romance while unde
Ages 14–18
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New Neighbor
Hatla-Ong Vongsavanthong
Pednoy just moved to a strange town for her father's new job, and now she has to figure out how to find a sense of home
Ages 3–7
I Rise
Marie Arnold
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness and finding the courage to speak out when someone they love is treat
Ages 12–18
The Space Between Lost and Found
Sandy Stark-McGinnis
Determined to give her mother one last happy memory after an Alzheimer's diagnosis, Cassie risks everything on a secret
Ages 8–12
Children of the Earth #2
Children of the Earth... Remember
Schim Schimmel
For the child marveling at the beauty of nature and asking how they can help. This book nurtures a sense of responsibili
Ages 4–8
How War Changed Rondo
Romana Romanyshyn, Andriy Lesiv
Residents of a vibrant village refuse to be broken by conflict, using resilience and art to reclaim their home from dest
Ages 6–10
A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
Patricia Newman
Witness the powerful restoration of the Elwha River as dams are removed to heal the land and revive the ancestral tradit
Ages 7–11
A Sporting Chance: How Ludwig Gutmann Created the Paralympic Games
Lori Alexander
Neurologist Ludwig Gutmann revolutionized recovery for spinal injuries by using competitive sports to empower his patien
Ages 8–12
The Cat with the Yellow Star: Coming of Age in Terezin
Susan Goldman Rubin, Ela Weissberger
Ela Weissberger shares her childhood memory of playing a cat in an opera while imprisoned at Terezin, showing how art en
Ages 8–12
At the Sign of the Sugared Plum #1
At the Sign of the Sugared Plum
Mary Hooper
London in 1665 is full of treats and fashion, but sisters Hannah and Anne must soon fight for survival as the bubonic pl
Ages 10–14
Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's Chocolate Pilot
Michael O. Tunnell
A secret mission to drop candy from the sky brings sweet relief and hope to the children of blockaded West Berlin throug
Ages 9–12
Your Heart, My Sky: Love in a Time of Hunger
Margarita Engle
Liana and Amado find love and a shared bond over a stray dog while trying to survive a period of intense scarcity and fo
Ages 12–18
Saving Birds: Heroes Around the World
Pete Salmansohn, Stephen W. Kress
Wildlife advocates use creative schemes and science to rescue six endangered species, including the Mexican quetzal and
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Cookie #1
Cookie's Christmas Surprise
Paul O'Halloran
Christmas is in danger until a brave little dog named Cookie meets some stranded elves. A magical night with Santa prove
Ages 3–7
Little Dog Lost
Monica Carnesi
A lone dog drifts down a Polish river on a shard of ice, sparking a tense and dramatic rescue mission by a determined re
Ages 3–7
The Seasons #1
When Spring Comes
Kevin Henkes
For the child eagerly awaiting the first sign of a flower or the end of a long winter, this book captures the quiet magi
Ages 4–8
Buster #1
Buster's World
Bjarne Reuter
Buster relies on his trusty magic tricks to navigate his way through life's unexpected troubles and various sticky situa
Ages 8–12
Teacup
Rebecca Young
For the child facing a major transition or moving far away. This lyrical story uses a small teacup of earth to show how
Ages 4–8
We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America
Joanna Ho
This powerful free-verse anthem honors the endurance and creativity of Asian Americans who shaped the continent despite
Ages 4–8
Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace
Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan shares personal letters and memories from his time as a segregated soldier during World War II and the D-Da
Ages 10–14
Viruses, Plagues, and History
Michael Oldstone
Smallpox killed 300 million people in one century, proving that the tiny world of viruses has shaped the course of human
Ages 15–18
Our Roof Is Blue
Sara E. Echenique
For children processing the shock of a life-changing event or struggling to find their voice after a scary experience.
Ages 4–8
