Created for my daughter. Shared with the world.
Some stars shine forever.
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Fiddleswerth's most tender story yet.
When someone we love becomes a star, the light doesn't go out - it just shines from somewhere new.
When Daddy Becomes a Star is a gentle, beautifully illustrated story for a child navigating the loss of a father or someone dearly loved. With Fiddleswerth as a warm and steady companion - who comes down from the moon to sit close - children learn that grief and love live side by side, and that it's okay to feel sad, ask questions, and still find moments of wonder.
Written by me, Dr. Sandra Munoz, Psy.D., LMHC, this story gives families the words for a conversation no one is ever ready to have - and wraps those words in moonlight.
Join the Fiddleswerth Circle and we'll send you a free printable keepsake letter - a gentle way to hold a loved one close - along with storytime news from the moon.
A note for parents, grandparents, and caregivers: This book was written to be read together, at your child's pace. Some pages may invite tears - that's okay. Tears shared over a story are one of the gentlest ways children learn that feelings are safe.