A tender story about loss, friendship, and the power of love, through the eyes of a little girl.

• Theme: Loss, Grief, Friendship, Love, Stars, Grandfather
• Style: Tender, Moving, Optimistic
• Age: 4+ years

• Approaches the difficult topic of loss with sensitivity and understanding.
• Emphasizes the importance of friendship and love as a source of strength.
• Features beautiful and atmospheric illustrations.
• Offers an optimistic perspective on dealing with grief.

The book is in hardcover edition.

• Use it as a starting point for a discussion about feelings of loss and grief, helping children to express them.
• Encourage children to share their own memories of loved ones.
• Connect the story with activities such as painting their own "star" or creating a memory box.

• Discuss: How did Lily feel at the beginning of the story? What helped her feel better? What does a "star" that guides you mean to you?
• Ask the child: Have you ever felt like Lily? What helps you when you are sad? What is your favorite star or memory?
• Play/Create/Imitate: Draw the sky with the stars you imagine. Write a letter or make a card for someone you love very much.

Nefeli Moschovou loves psychology, children, and art. She likes the boundaries and objectivity of scientific knowledge, while at the same time she adores the freedom and subjectivity offered by a text, a painting, or a movement. In her life, she tries to compose these seemingly incompatible elements. "When I Encountered My Star" is her first published fairy tale. With humility, she hopes to offer a stimulus, a thought, a concern, or an opportunity for discussion through it.