Dear Annie

A parent should reach for this book when their child is missing a grandparent or other loved one who lives far away. Dear Annie tenderly chronicles the relationship between a girl and her grandfather entirely through the letters and postcards they exchange from her birth until she is old enough to write back herself. It beautifully illustrates how a deep, loving bond can be nurtured and strengthened across distance and time. For children ages 4 to 8, this book provides immense comfort, validating their feelings of longing while also offering a tangible, hopeful model for staying connected. It’s a gentle story that can inspire your own family to start a tradition of letter writing.