Estero Resident Shares Children’s Book Helping Families Talk About Loss

Estero Author Publishes New Picture Book on Love, Loss & Remembrance

Estero resident and author Nancy Range Anderson has released a new children’s picture book, Caitlin’s Star, offering families a gentle way to talk about love, loss, and the memories that continue to shine in our lives.

Inspired by a conversation with her daughter after the loss of her grandmother, Caitlin’s Star
follows a young girl who learns that the love she shared with her
grandmother still glows brightly in the night sky and in the memories
they made together. The book also includes interactive journaling pages
that encourage children to draw, write, and personalize their stories,
creating a meaningful keepsake for families. It also offers gentle
questions to start any difficult conversations.
The book has resonated with readers of all ages, including parents, grandparents,
teachers, librarians, and grief-support groups who appreciate its
comforting and hopeful message.

Key Features

• A gentle, imaginative way to talk about loss
• Encourages storytelling and family memory-sharing
• Interactive pages for children to draw and write
• Journaling prompts to create a meaningful keepsake
• Supports emotional resilience and connection

Where to Find the Book

Caitlin’s Star is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWMK6HWV
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancyrangeandersonbooks/
Blog: https://blackbirdlearningassociates.blogspot.com/

About the Author

Nancy Range Anderson is an author, speaker, and founder of Blackbird Learning Associates. A
seasonal Estero resident, she believes in the power of storytelling
to bring hope, connection, and emotional resilience to readers of all
ages.