After losing her daddy at just three years old, Newton Aycliffe resident, Daisy Mathison, has done something extraordinary. Now nine, she’s produced a children’s book to help other young children cope with grief – inspired by her own journey of love, loss, and healing.
The book, ‘Daisy & Hugsy – The Missing Star’, tells the story of a magical bear named Hugsy Brightheart who learns to navigate life after his best friend – a wise old star – disappears from the sky. It’s a gentle, emotional tale designed to support children dealing with the loss of someone they love.
The week marked the sixth anniversary of Daisy’s father’s passing, Daley Mathison, the book launched as a gift of remembrance and comfort for families everywhere. Daley passed away whilst competing at the Isle of Man TT, where he was a seeded and experienced rider.
“Daisy wanted to create something for children who might feel the same sadness she’s felt,” says Natalie Mathison, Daisy’s mum and co-creator. “This book is Daisy’s way of letting other kids know they’re not alone – that even when someone we love becomes a star, their love still shines in everything we do.”
The story began as a drawing Daisy made of a cuddly bear with a glowing heart. With her mum’s support, it grew into a full storybook – now available in print on Amazon.
‘Daisy & Hugsy – The Missing Star’ is more than a children’s book – it’s a legacy of love, created by a little girl with a big heart and a mission to make grief less lonely.
www.hugsybrightheart.com