Some kind words...
"A beautiful, gentle resource — exactly what families need during one of life's hardest moments."
Sarah M., Parent
"My daughter asked to read this every night for a week after we lost her grandfather. It gave her the words she didn't have — and gave us the conversations we needed to have together."
The Thompson Family
"Grandpa's Star handles such a difficult topic with incredible tenderness. As a grief counsellor, I recommend it without hesitation to every family I work with who has young children."
Antonia B, Grief Counsellor
Grandpa's Star available from 1st april 2026
More than just a book...
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Emotionally gentle
Age-appropriate language for children 2–8
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Opens conversations
A trusted tool for families & counsellors
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Beautifully illustrated
Warm artwork by Elina Aristra
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A book to return to
A lasting comfort to read again and again
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Feels seen & understood
Children learn they are not alone in their grief
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Honest, not frightening
Explains death gently without confusion or fear
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For counsellors
A therapeutic tool to open grief conversations in session
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For educators
Builds emotional literacy and empathy in early childhood settings
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For aged care
A resource for grandchildren visiting or grieving a loved one in care
Winner!
I'm thrilled to announce that Grandpa's Star has won 2nd Place in the Best Children's Book – Spiritual category at the 2026 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards.
