The Fiddleswerth Books Are Here: A New Story About Grief, and a Christmas Favorite
- Dr. Sandra Munoz
- 10 hours ago
- 2 min read
Big news from the moon: When Daddy Becomes a Star is out now.
Our newest story - and the most tender one yet - is officially available. When Daddy Becomes a Star is a gentle rhyming picture book for children ages 4-8 who have lost a parent or someone dearly loved. With Fiddleswerth, the little elf who lives on the moon, as a warm and steady companion, children discover that grief and love can live side by side - and that it is okay to feel sad, ask questions, and still find moments of wonder.
Written by Dr. Sandra Munoz, Psy.D., LMHC, a therapist who has spent her career beside children and families in life's hardest moments, and illustrated by Lisa Bohart.
Thinking ahead to Christmas? Start with The Lost Christmas Toy.
Book Cover of The Lost Christmas Toy
In The Lost Christmas Toy, Fiddleswerth teams up with Santa Claus on a magical adventure to recover a missing toy for a special child - and discovers that the true meaning of Christmas is not found in the gifts, but in love, kindness, and the spirit of giving. It makes a sweet holiday gift, and December bedtimes arrive faster than you think.
And where it all began
Book Cover- Fiddleswerth The Magical Elf That Lives on the Moon.
Fiddleswerth The Magical Elf That Lives on the Moon introduces the kind little elf himself - a story about feeling different and discovering that your difference is your strength.
Make story time go further
The Discussion & Activity Guide (in our shop) adds discussion questions, hands-on activities, and printable Feelings Journal pages - there is a Parents Edition and an Educators Edition.
Join the Fiddleswerth Circle for a free printable keepsake - A Letter from Fiddleswerth - and story-time inspiration in your inbox.
A few tips for reading together
Find a quiet, cozy spot.
Read slowly - let your voice carry the feelings in the story.
Pause when your child wants to talk; the questions matter more than finishing the page.
Keep the books where little hands can reach them - comfort should be within reach.
These stories are companions, not quick fixes. Your presence and your willingness to listen are the real magic - the books just give you both a place to begin.
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