01"Hi, Dad" Hardcover Book
Illustrated hardcover edition offering a gentle way to navigate grief. Includes the special inner QR code.
$18.99
A Children's Book · Comforting Lifestyle Brand
Love Does Not End — It Simply Changes the Way We See the World
A gentle, hopeful story by Andrea Perullo that helps children and adults recognize
hello moments in butterflies, cardinals, peonies, sunsets, and everyday beauty.
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Yellow Butterflies✦Pink Peonies✦Cardinals in Winter✦Warm Sunsets✦Soft Melodies✦Everyday Beauty✦Love Endures✦Yellow Butterflies✦Pink Peonies✦Cardinals in Winter✦Warm Sunsets✦Soft Melodies✦Everyday Beauty✦Love Endures✦
About the Book
Discovering Connection & Hope After Loss
Hi, Dad was born from a personal journey of turning grief into gentle awareness. Inspired by finding connection after losing my father, Ralph, the story offers children and adults a supportive way to feel close to someone they miss.
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Yellow Butterflies
Symbolic reminders of transformation, lightness, and joy.
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Cardinals & Peonies
Natural signs of warmth, blooming comfort, and memory.
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Sunsets & Songs
Everyday moments that spark instant, loving connection.
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A Comforting Practice
Designed for grieving families, educators, and counselors.
The Collection
The "Hi, Dad" Collection &
Remembrance Gifts
Thoughtfully designed items to honor memories, nurture grief, and share love.
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02Remembrance Journal
Linen-bound journal with gentle prompts to record personal hello moments and cherished memories.
$16.00
03Keepsake Bookmark Set
Illustrated botanical bookmark with gold tassel and yellow butterfly sticker pack.
$9.50
04Prints & Gift Bundles
Archival art prints featuring book artwork for quiet spaces and comfort bundles.
$24.00
[03] · The Author
Andrea "Andi" Perullo
a storyteller, healer, and keeper of hello moments.
I'm Andrea "Andi" Perullo de Ledesma — an author, storyteller, photographer, travel creator, and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine based in Charlotte, North Carolina. After losing my father, Ralph, I began noticing yellow butterflies, cardinals, peonies, and sunsets that made me instinctively say, "Hi, Dad." That simple practice became a source of comfort and inspired this book.
Community
Send a "Hello" to Someone You Miss
Scanned from your book? Share a private message, memory, or sign you noticed. With your permission, selected submissions are shared to comfort our growing community.
Reader Stories
"A yellow butterfly landed on our garden table on Dad's birthday. My daughter whispered 'Hi, Grandpa' and we both cried the softest, warmest tears.
"Hearing his favorite song in the coffee shop felt like a warm hello. It played the exact moment I was thinking of him.
"A brilliant red cardinal sat on my window sill the exact morning of my father's anniversary. I instinctively smiled and said, 'Hi, Dad.' It brought an immediate sense of peace.
A Quiet Sanctuary
Love Does Not End — It Simply Changes Form
A peaceful sanctuary reminding us that every flower, butterfly, and sunset carries an eternal connection.
Collaborate
Collaborate With Me & Common Questions
Collaborate With Me
We welcome partnerships with retailers, schools, grief counselors, hospitals, grief support organizations, media, speaking engagements, and brand collaborations.
- ✉andiperullo@aol.com
- ☎704‑578‑7683
- ◈6204 Tuskan Drive, Charlotte, NC 28270
"Hi, Dad" is a children’s book designed for both children and adults navigating the journey of grief. It offers a gentle, hopeful way for families to recognize meaningful "hello moments"—like butterflies, cardinals, sunsets, and music—to stay connected to the people they love and miss.
Yes! We love partnering with schools, retailers, grief counselors, and organizations. Please visit our "Collaborate With Me" section or use the contact form to reach out directly for bulk ordering details and custom partnerships.
Scanning the QR code inside the book directs readers to a dedicated form where they can privately submit a message or memory. With proper parental consent and careful moderation, selected stories may be shared on our community blog to comfort others.
Beyond the illustrated book, our online store offers thoughtfully designed companion items, including a guided memory journal, illustrated bookmarks, stickers, activity pages, and remembrance gifts.
The book was created by Dr. Andrea "Andi" Perullo de Ledesma, inspired by her personal healing experience after losing her father, Ralph. She began noticing beautiful everyday reminders—like yellow butterflies and pink peonies—and wanted to share this comforting practice with the world.
All orders are processed and shipped securely from Charlotte, North Carolina. Shipping rates and estimated delivery times are calculated automatically at checkout based on your location.