Imagine the words your grandmother might say if she wrote you a letter... Perhaps she would encourage you to embrace the rain, or shine your light for all to see. Perhaps she would remind you to take up space and choose your path, knowing that whichever path you take will be the right one because it's yours. Perhaps she would tell you you are loved. Perhaps she would start the letter, "Dearest One." A gorgeous keepsake for a growing child, these inspirational words of wisdom passed down from older generations to the young will help little ones everywhere navigate the joys and sorrows of childhood with positivity, strength, and love.

Words of wisdom passed down from a grandmother to her grandchild full of good advice. A focus on positivity and self-affirmation. A delightful interplay between text and images, with each adding meaning of their own. A main character of colour by an #OwnVoices author.

About the Author
Arielle Dance, PhD, is a Black queer advocate for invisible illnesses currently residing in New Jersey. Through her writing and advocacy, Arielle helps promote disability visibility, recognize inclusive family structures, and navigate grief and loss. Jenny Duke picked up her sketchbooks and followed her dream after a career spent working in schools and museums. She has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art and has participated twice in the Bologna Ragazzi Illustrators' Exhibition in Italy.

Reviews
"This is the love letter I needed to read as a child! Dearest One is the perfect book for readers of any age who long to connect with that cherished loved one they miss so deeply. Arielle Dance's text reminds us to cherish the words of wisdom shared by our ancestors, while Jenny Duke's illustrations carry us through the adventures we hold tightly in our memories. Dearest One is a must-have on every bookshelf across generations and cultures."

-Brittany Inge, Actor & Activist

-- Brittany Inge
"I absolutely loved Dearest One. It filled me with hope, love and joy; Arielle Dance is just fabulous with words. Jam-packed full of joyous life-affirming wisdom passed down from generations, the refreshing story helps children navigate life, use fearless imagination, dare for more, find their magic and their most authentic selves."

-Esther Molyneux, Mother Works Hard

* Mother Works Hard *
"Dearest One is one of the loveliest books I have read this year. Each page has a thoughtful message that will inspire and mean something to a reader of any age."

-Books Up North

* Books Up North *
"With overwhelming messages of kindness, love and truth this love letter is joyous, thought-provoking and wonderful."

-Just Imagine

* Just Imagine *



Book Information
ISBN 9781913747800
Author Arielle Dance
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Lantana Publishing
Publisher Lantana Publishing
Weight(grams) 381g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 260mm * 8mm