MOTHER SERIES BY MICHELLE HUIRAMA
Explore our curated selection of Michelle's 'Star' series.
Books and journals designed to help move through grief.
Carefully selected books for different ages, offering comfort and support after the loss of a mother.


A Star in my Heart
Picture Book for 3 - 5 year olds
When someone as special as Mom is no longer here, it can feel like the sky is missing its brightest star.
This gentle picture book helps little ones understand big feelings like sadness, love, and missing someone they cherish.
With comforting words and soft illustrations, A Star in My Heart reassures children that a mother’s love never fades—it shines on inside them, like a glowing star that never goes out.
A warm, tender story for families navigating the loss of a mother—together.
The loss of a mother can feel overwhelming for a child. This coloring book was created as a gentle, supportive tool to help kids navigate their grief, express their emotions, and hold on to the love and memories they shared with their mom.
Inside, you’ll find:
Illustrations of children from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Simple, soothing designs to provide calm and creative expression
Gentle affirmations that encourage healing conversations and emotional comfort
A Star in my Heart
Coloring Book for 5 years and up
A Star in my Heart
Journal for 8 - 10 year olds
When a mother dies, the world can feel unfamiliar and too quiet. A Star in My Heart is a tender, guided journal created especially for children aged 8 and up navigating the deep sorrow of losing their mum.
This book gently guides young hearts through the journey of grief with:
Thoughtful prompts to express big feelings
Gentle space to hold on to treasured memories
Creative activities that bring comfort and connection
Supportive messages that remind them: love never disappears—it just changes shape
Whether a child is feeling sad, angry, confused, or even joyful as they remember, this journal helps them understand their emotions and create a lasting bond with their mum through words, drawings, and reflection.
A Star in My Heart reminds every grieving child:
Even when you can't see her, your mum's love still shines bright—right there in your heart.






Journal for 16 years and up
Losing a mother is an unimaginable loss, and for teenagers, it can be especially overwhelming. This grief journal was created as a safe space for teens to process their feelings, remember their mom, and find comfort in their own words.
What’s Inside:
Guided Prompts – Thoughtful questions to help teens explore their emotions, memories, and the unique bond they shared with their mom.
Creative Space – Blank pages for writing, drawing, or collaging—allowing expression in whatever way feels right.
Gentle Affirmations – Supportive words to remind them they are not alone in their grief.
Coping Tips – Practical ideas to help manage difficult days and honor their mom's memory.




When you lose your mom, the world changes. Suddenly, everything feels quieter, emptier, and harder to understand. A Star in My Heart – Girls Edition was created for teen girls who are learning how to keep going while holding on to the love that never fades.
This guided grief journal offers a safe space to write, reflect, and heal. Through heartfelt prompts, poems, and creative exercises, you’ll find ways to:
express your feelings without judgment or pressure,
remember the moments and memories that made her special,
explore how her love still lives within you, and
begin to see hope again — one small page at a time.
Your mom’s love didn’t disappear; it just found a new way to shine — through you.
This is your journal. Your story. Your space to remember, to heal, and to carry her forward in your heart.
Perfect for: teen girls (ages 14–17) coping with the loss of a mother — whether recently or years ago — and for counselors, grief groups, and families wanting to offer gentle support and comfort.
Journal for 14+
girls edition
Journal for 14+
boys edition


When someone you love is gone, it changes everything.
This journal was created for teen boys who have lost their mom — the one who always seemed to know what to say, how to calm a storm, or make life feel safe.
A Star in My Heart gives you a place to put the things you can’t always say out loud.
Inside you’ll find:
Prompts to help you remember her stories, her lessons, and her love.
Reflections to explore the hard parts of grief — confusion, anger, numbness, or loneliness.
Creative pages for sketches, doodles, and notes that don’t need to make sense to anyone else but you.
Poems and affirmations that remind you love doesn’t vanish — it just changes form.
This journal isn’t about moving on.
It’s about moving forward — carrying her with you in everything you do, in the person you’re becoming, and in the strength she helped you find.
For quiet nights, heavy days, or moments when you just need to feel her close again —
“A Star in My Heart” is your space to remember, to heal, and to keep her light alive.


Journal for 10+
boys edition


A Star in My Heart – Girls Edition is a comforting grief journal created especially for girls aged 10–13 who are missing their mom. It offers a safe place to write, draw, remember, and gently heal — at a pace that feels right for her.
Through five thoughtful sections — When It First Happened, The Days That Feel Heavy, Little Lights and Small Steps, What I’ll Always Remember, and Keeping Her Close — this journal guides girls through the ups and downs of grief with kindness and understanding.
Inside, she’ll find:
Gentle, age-appropriate explanations of grief
short, soothing poems that validate her feelings
Writing prompts that help her open up at her own pace
Drawing and creative activity pages
Space to remember her mom with love, not fear
Encouragement that healing happens in small steps
This journal helps girls:
feel less alone, understand their emotions, hold onto their mom’s love, find comfort in good memories, notice moments of, light, even on sad days, build strength, resilience, and hope
Perfect for young girls experiencing loss, for families wanting to support a grieving child, and as a meaningful sympathy gift.
Journal for 10+
girls edition
A Star in My Heart – Boys Edition is a comforting guided journal designed to help boys understand their feelings, explore their memories, and find small steps forward after one of the biggest losses a child can experience.
Created with warmth, sensitivity, and simple language perfect for ages 10–14, this journal gives boys a safe place to express themselves through writing, drawing, and reflection. Each section guides them gently through the early days of grief, the heavy moments, the little lights that help them heal, and the memories they want to keep forever.
Inside, boys will explore:
When it first happened — understanding the day everything changed
The days that feel heavy — talking about sadness, anger, or confusion
Little lights and small steps — noticing tiny moments of hope
What I’ll always remember — keeping important memories alive
Keeping them close — finding ways to carry their mom’s love forward
A final note of encouragement — reminding them they’re not alone
This journal can be used at home, in counseling, at school, or as a meaningful gift after a loss. It empowers boys to express their grief in healthy ways, build resilience, and remember that their mom’s love is still with them — shining like a star inside their heart.
A Star in My Heart – Boys Edition:
A gentle companion for boys learning to heal, remember, and grow with love guiding them forward.
