Little Hedgehog and the Moon

By Catherine Louise Rushton

When someone we love is gone, where do they go?

Deep in a quiet forest, a little hedgehog sets out on a heartfelt journey to find the answer. When he learns that someone he loves is no longer there, he looks everywhere, in the treetops, across the sky, and beyond the stars. Along the way, kind friends try to help, but no one can quite explain where love goes when a life ends.

Until one gentle moment under the moon changes everything.

Little Hedgehog and the Moon is a tender, beautifully illustrated story that helps children navigate one of life's most difficult experiences: grief. Through soft, poetic storytelling and comforting imagery, this book guides young readers from confusion and searching toward a deeper understanding, that love doesn't disappear, it simply changes form.

Inspired by the author's personal loss and years of experience working with children, this story creates a safe emotional space where children can explore big feelings, ask questions, and feel understood. As highlighted in the story and reinforced in the "Helper's Toolkit" (see final pages), it also offers practical ways for caregivers to support children through loss with honesty, warmth, and connection.

Perfect for:

Children experiencing loss of a loved one Parents, caregivers, and educators navigating difficult conversationsTherapists, counselors, and grief support settings Bedtime reading that offers comfort and reassurance

With its powerful metaphor of the moon, always present, even when unseen, this book gently reminds readers:

Love never leaves us. It stays, quietly shining, in our hearts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1918465614
• ISBN13: 9781918465617
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Grand Publishers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2