About the Book

This celebratory love letter to girls everywhere was penned by a beloved "New York Times"-bestselling author and her daughter. Told from the point of view of a girl's guardian, the book teaches girls to be themselves, be generous and kind, and to dance like no one's watching. Full color.

Book Synopsis

The #1 New York Times bestseller that Today show co-anchor Hoda Kotb calls "a beautiful, beautiful book."

The bestselling author of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and her daughter Paris Rosenthal collaborate to bring you the heartwarming and inspiring Dear Girl,

Dear Girl, is a love letter written for the special girl in your life; a gentle reminder that she's powerful, strong, and holds a valuable place in the world.

Through Amy and Paris's charming text and Holly Hatam's stunning illustrations, any girl reading this book will feel that she's great just the way she is--whether she enjoys jumping in a muddy puddle, has a face full of freckles, or dances on table tops.

Dear Girl, encourages girls to always be themselves and to love who they are--inside and out.

Dear Girl,
This book is for you.
Wonderful, smart, beautiful you.
If you ever need a reminder, just turn to any page in this book and know that you are special and you are loved.
--Amy and Paris

Celebrate graduations, birthdays, and other events with the lasting gift of this remarkable book.

From the Back Cover

Dear Girl,

This book is for you.

Wonderful,

smart,

beautiful you.

If you ever need a reminder, just turn to any page in this book and know that you are special and you are loved.

Review Quotes

"A mother-daughter team offers a love letter encouraging girls to accept and love themselves. They advise girls to be confident, to speak up, and to be curious and adaptable to anything. Sure to be a hit for mothers and daughters of all ages for its warm, supportive message."--Booklist

"The missives are generally empathetic and up-to-the-minute."
--Publishers Weekly

"Abundantly necessary. Holly Hatam's simple, stark style and limited palette reflect the essential and basic nature of equality, conveying that Dear Girl can be any girl. Dear Girl ends with love. Scary times call for extra love."--New York Times Book Review

★ "This picture book should have a permanent place on every empowering book display your library puts up. A must purchase. Each missive reminds readers to be herself, be smart, be adventurous, sometimes cry, and always listen to your instincts. The mother-daughter connection is always loving and personal."--School Library Journal (starred review)