Dear Girl, Do You Know That You Are Amazing?
Have you ever felt like you’re not good enough? Maybe you think you’re not as sporty, smart, or brave as other children? Helen feels that way too sometimes. But as she goes on her adventures, she learns something amazing: being herself is exactly what makes her special.
These stories are written just for you. Join Helen as she finds her courage, follows her dreams, and learns that being kind makes her strong. You’ll see how she helps her friends, tries new things, and discovers that her voice matters.
Get ready for the adventure! Let Helen show you how strong, kind, and important you really are. The world is better because you’re in it.
Kaylee Haynes, Elementary School Teacher –
Dear Girl is a relatable story that is empowering to girls of all ages to be who they are!
Helen goes through different moments in her life that are challenging. In one moment, Helen is envious because she sees others as better than herself, but she is soon put into two different situations where she shines. Helen learns that she is kind and helpful and that can help more people in more ways than she knew possible. In each moment, she is met with choices she has to make and emotions that are hard to manage for most people. Through each challenge Helen learns a little more about herself and life. With a little help from family and friends, Helen will rise to each challenge in her life. Helen’s story is one that so many girls will relate to and learn from. Helen is an empowering character with great supports from her family and friends. In this book Helen not only learns about believing in herself. She also learns a lot about how to be a good friend and open with her family. Parents will love this book for all the girls in their lives. It is one that is heartwarming and inspiring!
Eunice Wamucii, Child Psychologist –
“Dear Girl, I Hope You Know” is one of those books that fall under a must read category for children. It is an empowering book that beautifully addresses and captures the emotional and developmental needs for children. As a child psychologist, I find this book very valuable for its simple yet effective exploration of essential life skills such as emotional awareness, building on relationships, resilience, problem-solving and self-compassion.
Each chapter concludes with affirmations that reinforce positive self image and resilience, aligning with evidence based practices in child development. The book’s emphasis on individuality, perseverance and kindness mirrors key principles of building self efficacy and fostering emotional intelligence in young readers.
Through Helen’s experiences in the stories, children are encouraged to embrace their uniqueness, enhance their communication, develop confidence and tackle challenges with grace. Further, the diversity of the characters and experiences provide a broad spectrum of relatable scenarios, making the book accessible to children from various backgrounds. This book serves as an excellent resource for parents, educators and therapists seeking to support children’s growth and emotional well being.
Francis Mont for Readers’ Favorite –
I call it an important book because young girls of today in the social media world have so much to cope with; so many threats to their self-confidence discourage them from having pride in their accomplishments when subjected to incessant comparisons with often exaggerated boasts of their peers. Dear Girl, I Hope You Know by Emma Meyer is an important book for young girls who need encouragement to find confidence in their own values and the courage to stand up for who they are.
Amy McInerney, Teacher-Librarian –
Dear Girl, I Hope You Know is a charming and inspiring book written as a series of vignettes about Helen, a young girl who is navigating through social and family life. Each short story offers an overall theme such as “You are Important” and “You can Achieve your Dreams.” In one particularly relevant story, Helen helps a friend realize that her skincare routine might be preventing her from being comfortable. In another, Helen voices her frustration with how her family is treating her. While the dialogue is advanced for the characters, the sentiment and messages serve as powerful conversation starters, making this a perfect book to share with young girls. The author’s voice punctuates each short story with an encouraging note, cheering on the reader. Perfect for young readers who enjoyed books like Meet Yasmin or Sofia Martinez, this book is a perfect companion to Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Paris Rosenthal’s popular picture book Dear Girl, and feels like the natural stepping stone for readers as they grow.
Lindsey M. Quigley, Youth Librarian –
“Dear Girl, I Hope You Know” is a beginning chapter book for young readers, specifically aimed at building the confidence of young girls. Children will be immediately drawn in by the charming black-and-white illustrations of Helen and her family.
The book includes six short stories that highlight the importance—and enoughness—of being yourself, persistence, a positive mindset, kindness, helping others and yourself, and more. The final story emphasizes the power of using your voice to advocate for yourself in a family situation.
The stories and situations are simple and relatable, making them engaging even for younger readers. Since Helen’s age or grade level is never specified, readers of all ages can see her as a relatable and inspiring character. Helen is a kind and creative individual who enjoys making things and trying new experiences. Her friends are supportive, and together they learn to embrace each other’s differences.
This book is accessible to early readers and offers a wonderful way to instill confidence and spark meaningful conversations.