I Hope You Will Know - by Jaren Ahlmann (Hardcover)

About the Book

"... as you wonder and marvel and grow, There are some things in life that I hope you will know... So begins this letter of love to share with your dearest ones, filled with fourteen heartfelt messages of hope, courage, forgiveness, and more. Emotionally riveting rhyming couplets, paired with luscious cinematic illustrations, offer simple yet genuine wisdom and sincere wishes for everyone stepping into the future. And no matter their age, readers will welcome the simple reminder that 'I will always love you.'"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

...as you wonder and marvel and grow,

There are some things in life that I hope you will know ...

So begins a love letter from an unnamed narrator to their dearest one. Rhyming couplets peppered with metaphor offer readers thirteen heart-felt and admirable credos, together presenting a guide for a life well lived.

These collected words of wisdom express the narrator's deepest wishes for their cherished one as they step into their future, perhaps most importantly that they are loved unconditionally.

This joyfully illustrated and artfully designed package may be shared with a loved one of any age to complement life's milestone moments and holidays. I Hope You Will Know is perfect for:

• Birthday gifts
• Graduation celebrations
• Baby showers
• Valentine's Day

Or simply as a reminder that "I will always love you."

Review Quotes

"With 14 short messages inspiring little ones to dream big, live well, and do good in the world, this title would make the perfect baby shower or graduation gift. Its magical illustrations and delightful rhyming verse make it a true joy to read together!"-- "Elizabeth Mundt, Founder of The Kid Lit Mama"

"This book gives valuable gems for young readers about the great things that happen when you listen to your heart."--Nanny Miss Monique, Childcare Industry Influencer and Early Literacy Advocate

Olczyk's textured, light-filled artwork flows indoors and out, focusing on figures portrayed with varying abilities and skin tones. Across sunny, bucolic settings, a gaggle of boisterous children sporting colorful slickers jump in puddles, while others encounter natural landscapes and interact playfully. The loving reassurance and sentiment on display provide readers with their own cheering section as they venture forth.-- "Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

Having lived in Southern California, Portugal, and Cape Verde, Africa, Jaren Ahlmann now lives in the far-away land of Orem, Utah, with his wife and his four self-proclaimed "biggest fans"... aka his kids. He loves to: play soccer and scrabble, vacay with his family at the beach, and eat tacos and sprinkled donuts. He wishes he could: fly like the Tooth Fairy, play the piano, and hire a full-time chef to cook all his meals. He does not like: long car drives, pulling weeds, and losing in any type of game. Flight of the Tooth Fairy is Jaren's first children's book. Visit him online at www.jarenahlman.com and on his instagram account: @jarenahlmann

From Manchester England, Pete Olczyk settled in the Scottish Highlands with his wife, two children and a menagerie of his daughters' pets. Pete loves mini adventures, exploring, movies, animations, day dreaming, sketching, and finding great or weird stories. Pete has illustrated several books including Kora Kerplunk, Bubble Babies, Born to Sparkle and illustrated for Ladybug, Babybug, Storytime and Checkpoint Kids. Pete loves Italian food, Chinese food, Indian food, and pudding. Pete does not like butter beans or marzipan, one little bit.