The Stars Still Shine: A Growing Up! Book About a Child Grieving the Loss of Someone They Love

The Stars Still Shine is a gentle, heartfelt picture book written to support children who are grieving the loss of someone they love.
Whether it’s a parent, sibling, grandparent, or friend, this beautifully illustrated story helps young readers understand that every emotion they feel — sadness, anger, confusion, even moments of laughter — is a normal and important part of healing. Through soft watercolor imagery and compassionate words, this story becomes more than just a book — it’s a quiet friend that sits beside the child through the storm. It reminds them that love doesn’t end when someone is gone. It simply changes shape, living on in memories, in the wind, and in every shining star above.

The Stars Still Shine isn’t a cure for grief — it’s an ingredient in the recipe of recovery. A comforting tool to help open hearts, start conversations, and bring warmth to children navigating the confusing world of loss.

Perfect for parents, teachers, counsellors, and anyone supporting a grieving child, this story helps little hearts find their way toward peace and hope — one gentle page at a time.