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.

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.

"“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

"“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

"“With overwhelming messages of kindness, love and truth this love letter is joyous, thought-provoking and wonderful.”

-Just Imagine