All proceeds from the sale of this book go to Maria and many children like her through the Mariautis Mission.Your purchase helps support emotional care, therapy, and education for autistic children and families affected by grief and depression.A gentle story about love, loss, and understanding without words.Perfect for children with autism, nonverbal communication, and families navigating grief.Maria is five years old. She doesn't speak with words but she understands more than most people know.She was her daddy's little star. They shared quiet, special moments filled with love.But one day, Daddy, who carried a quiet sadness inside doesn't come home.No one explains to Maria exactly what happened.Still, in her own quiet way, she feels the change.Through soft memories, favorite songs, and toys they once played with together, Maria begins to feel his love shining on even though he's no longer there.The Stars Still Shine for Me is a tender, beautifully illustrated book that gently supports children especially autistic and nonverbal children as they experience the loss of someone they love.With warmth and honesty, this story touches on deep sadness and emotional struggle, helping families talk about grief in a way that is gentle and full of hope.Ideal for young readers, families, therapists, educators, and support circles seeking a compassionate way to explore loss and love that never leaves.Love, Luci LucianePortugues: Feito para crianças com autismo, comunicação não verbal e famílias que estão vivendo o luto. Maria tem cinco anos. Ainda não fala com palavras, mas entende muito mais do que as pessoas imaginam.Ela era a estrelinha do papai. Eles compartilhavam momentos silenciosos e especiais, cheios de amor.Um dia, o papai, que carregava uma tristeza quieta por dentro, não volta para casa.Ninguém explica exatamente o que aconteceu para Maria.Ainda assim, do seu jeitinho silencioso, ela sente que algo mudou.Por meio de lembranças suaves, músicas preferidas e brinquedos que costumavam brincar juntos, Maria começa a sentir o amor do papai brilhando, mesmo que ele não esteja mais ali.As Estrelas Ainda Brilham Para Mim é um livro delicado e lindamente ilustrado que apoia com carinho crianças, especialmente autistas e não verbais, no processo de perda de alguém querido. Com ternura e honestidade, esta história toca na dor profunda e na luta emocional, ajudando famílias a falarem sobre o luto de uma forma suave e cheia de esperança.Ideal para leitores crianças, famílias, terapeutas, educadores e redes de apoio que procuram uma forma compassiva de explorar a perda e o amor que nunca vai embora.About the AuthorLuciane Davidson is the founder of the Mariautis Mission. After losing her beloved autistic brother to depression, she dedicated her life to understanding autism and mental health. Inspired by love and purpose, she became deeply engaged in studying autism rights, the link between autism and depression, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), becoming certified as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Her mission was born from the deep bond she shares with her autistic niece the daughter her brother left in her care. For Luciane, Maria is not only a child to protect and love, but also a living continuation of her brother's presence. Through her storytelling and the work of her foundation, Luciane brings light to both the challenges and the beauty of the autistic experience.She believes this mission is not just a path it is her life's purpose.
