Hugsy Brightheart and The Missing Star
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When Daisy was just 3 years old, she faced a loss no child should have to bear — her daddy went to heaven. Since then, she’s been navigating grief in her own brave way.
Daisy’s book is a gentle story of love, loss, and finding light after goodbye – written by a child, for other children.
Whether you’re supporting your own child, a friend’s family, or working with children professionally — we see you. Grief is hard. And helping children through it is even harder.
This book was lovingly written by 9-year-old Daisy Blu Mathison, who lost her daddy, Daley, in a tragic racing accident when she was just 3 years old. Now, Daisy wants to help other children like her — children who are hurting, confused, or don’t know how to explain what they feel. So together with her mum, she created this story.
A book from a child who truly understands, for other children walking the same path.What’s it about?
In the heart of Fairfield Forest lives Hugsy Brightheart, a magical bear whose belly glows with the colours of love, courage, and healing. But when his best friend — a wise old star named Lumi — disappears into the sky, Hugsy’s heart feels heavy.
This gentle, beautifully illustrated story follows Hugsy’s journey through sadness, memory, friendship and hope — helping children explore big feelings in a soft, safe way.
Why this book matters: This is not just a book about grief. It’s a message from one child to another.
With warmth, compassion, and understanding, this book helps children:- Understand that it’s okay to feel sad, angry or confused.
- Realise they’re not alone, even if it feels like it.
- Know that love doesn’t end — it changes shape.
- Begin to talk about their feelings, with a grown-up they trust.
- Find comfort in memories, stories, and cuddles.
- Feel seen, supported, and understood — especially during hard days.
As seen on BBC and featured on national radio.
Daisy’s story is touching hearts across the UK — featured by BBC News, BBC Radio, and supported by grief organisations and schools. Her mission is simple: “To help one little heart at a time feel a little less lost.”Daisy wrote this book with the hope to help:
- Children lost in the world of grief.
- Families navigating grief or bereavement.
- Grandparents, godparents, friends or neighbours supporting a grieving child.
- Schools, teachers, child therapists and counsellors.
- Hospices, charities, foster care and mental health services.
- Anyone who wants to say “I’m here, and you’re not alone”.
© 2025 Natalie Mathison. Hugsy Brightheart is a copyrighted character. All images, stories, and related content are legally protected.