Description:
Written as a love letter from mother to daughter; winner of a Readers' Favorite Award and Family Choice Award.
Brief description: Jamie Chin is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), mother, wife, and author who writes classic children's books with positive messages. It's this background that provides Jamie with endless inspiration for her picture books from both her family and her clients. Dear Daughter and Dear Daughter, Love Dad were written, with her own daughters in mind, to show girls that they are loved unconditionally and that they are perfect just the way they are, particularly in today's social media landscape. With Look for the Magic, Jamie had her young therapy clients in mind, sharing messages of self-esteem, mindfulness, and living in the moment - all timeless messages that children need to hear more than ever.Jamie believes a great book is one that is relatable and builds connection with the reader. She hopes her young readers come away from her stories feeling uplifted and reassured, cherished and loved, and that this feeling stays with them long after the book is closed. Jamie is also the author of the upcoming book for young adults, Away You Go, a book celebrating the enduring bond of a parent with their adult child. When she isn't writing, Jamie loves spending time with her daughters, being in nature, watching movies, and traveling with her husband. They live in Northern California.
Review Quotes:
"A mother celebrates her love for her daughter in this rhyming poem of affirmation. In the voice of a parent, the poem weaves through the beloved qualities of a daughter. The narrator's love is evident early on: "One thing I know for sure, / And please believe it's true. / There's just nobody on this planet, / Who is as amazing as you!" The following pages emphasize the daughter's strengths: her talent, kindness, voice, and dreams. Acknowledging that bad things may happen, the narrator recommends resilience during hard times. With the exception of a stand-alone first line, Chin's poem scans smoothly with consistent rhymes. Emergent readers will find few words to stumble over in the simple vocabulary selection, and the picture cues and rhymes provide a solid context for newly independent readers working on their own. The large font plays well against solid backgrounds, and Karabach's well-blended digital paintings, focusing on a brown-eyed, brown-haired girl and her similarly featured mother, will hold the attention of lap listeners. The cadence and encouraging words make the text perfect to end the night or start the day. While the praise may border on effusive, young children needing self-esteem boosters will find them here, especially if voiced by a parent.A sweet poem crafted for parent-child sharing." - Kirkus Reviews
"'Children's minds are very impressionable, which is why during their formative years, it is important to consistently provide them with a positive, creative environment to boost and develop their self-esteem. Part of this provision are books about self-esteem and unconditional love. Jamie Chin's Dear Daughter accomplishes the teaching of personal value and staying true to oneself." - Readers' Favorite