Dear Me, I Belong is the latest children's book in Donna Tetreault and Elisena Bonadio's best-selling and award-winning book series, Dear Me . Dear Me, I Belong helps kids see all of the ways they belong to themselves and in the world. Knowing they belong can help kids build self-esteem and resilience. When children have a sense of belonging, they are better able to manage stress and can cope more effectively with challenging times in their lives. Dear Me, Letters to Myself for All of My Emotions is the first book in the series and teaches children how to identify and manage their emotions.