Books and Book Cover Art

Author, Kathleen Maresh Hemery's bittersweet picture book tells the story of a child who has experienced the sudden loss of a loving mother. The child and her father begin their grieving journey together while learning how important communication is to their relationship and to healing.

Illustrator, Annie Z, developed Molly and the other characters for this story, hoping that children of any age will be able to identify with her. She used storyboards to break down Kathleen's text and dialogue, making it interesting to turn to the next page. We hope you will buy, The Brightest Star for a child or a family that needs help with sadness and grief. Order from Centering,com