Overview

A gentle picture book that helps sensitive children find courage, calm, and confidence through the wisdom of nature. In a noisy world, a quiet coyote discovers the power of the whispers, both of nature and within himself. Cody's Whisper is a gentle, nature-inspired picture book about a shy young coyote who learns wisdom from the animals and elements of the forest and finds his courage within. Through lyrical storytelling and soulful, vividly detailed illustrations, children are guided to understand their emotions, embrace sensitivity as strength, and find calm through nature's quiet lessons. Topics and Themes for Educators & Parents: Building emotional awareness and resilience in children. Encouraging mindfulness, self-regulation, and inner calm through nature. Supporting sensitive or introverted children in developing confidence and belonging. Teaching social emotional learning (SEL) skills at home or in the classroom. Strengthening parent-child connection through reflective storytelling. Inspiring empathy, gratitude, and peace through nature connection. Ideal for: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Classroom read-aloud School counselors and psychologists Mindfulness and mental health activities Parents raising sensitive or anxious children Nature-based education Bedtime story routines Cody's Whisper invites readers to slow down, listen, and remember that the softest voices often hold the deepest wisdom allowing a gentle conversation to begin about courage, calm, and emotional growth with the children in your life. If you're searching for mindfulness books for kids, children's books about emotions, or stories for sensitive children that nurture kindness and confidence, Cody's Whisper will become a treasured favorite in your home, classroom, or library.

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In a world that is overrun with technology and distraction, Cody's Whisper brings us back to what is important: inner peace, stillness and the wisdom that can be found when we connect with the natural world. Cody's Whisper is a reminder and invitation for children to revisit, reframe and rebuild their view of nature and the incredible life lessons it can reveal to those who are willing to listen. What a gift and precious teaching for young readers!! - Rachael Loney - Integrative Wellness Coach & Co-Host of Spirit Outspoken Podcast What a beautiful book! The illustrations are gorgeous. I love Cody's character and how he finds ways to manage his emotions and all the stressors in his life. We can all relate. Nature can teach us so much. We read all kinds of books to younger clients in our clinic and I would definitely read this book over and over again with kiddos who struggle with the same things as Cody! Amazing work, beautiful writing, beautiful story. It's a must read. Just amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Azin Akhavi - parent & AMFT Amazing book! My students and I absolutely LOVED Cody's Whisper. We just finished a short unit on gratitude and are keeping a gratitude journal, so this book perfectly connects with our social-emotional learning lessons. Overall, great themes, characters, setting, and lessons learned. So much to teach from and around. My students all gave a huge applause at the end. - J'Lene Cave - parent & 4th grade teacher

""In a world that is overrun with technology and distraction, Cody's Whisper brings us back to what is important: inner peace, stillness and the wisdom that can be found when we connect with the natural world. Cody's Whisper is a reminder and invitation for children to revisit, reframe and rebuild their view of nature and the incredible life lessons it can reveal to those who are willing to listen. What a gift and precious teaching for young readers!!"" Rachael Loney; Integrative Wellness Coach & Co-Host of Spirit Outspoken Podcast ""What a beautiful book! The illustrations are gorgeous. I love Cody's character and how he finds ways to manage his emotions and all the stressors in his life. We can all relate. Nature can teach us so much. We read all kinds of books to younger clients in our clinic and I would definitely read this book over and over again with kiddos who struggle with the same things as Cody! Amazing work, beautiful writing, beautiful story. It's a must read. Just amazing!"" Azin Akhavi; parent & AMFT ""I loved how well this book spoke to the inner feeling of children and used nature as a metaphor."" Savanna Chase; Goodreads Review ""Amazing book! My students and I absolutely LOVED Cody's Whisper. We just finished a short unit on gratitude and are keeping a gratitude journal, so this book perfectly connects with our social-emotional learning lessons. Overall, great themes, characters, setting, and lessons learned. So much to teach from and around. My students all gave a huge applause at the end."" J'Lene Cave; parent & 4th grade teacher ""An inspiring, heartwarming story for children, parents as well as educators and therapists in guiding children as they navigate their feelings. The story of Cody's quest to understand why he's feeling different and then gaining an understanding of how to embrace our differences was beautifully written. The additional calming techniques is a wonderful guide for parents to incorporate on their nightly routine with their children."" Lisa Hartman; LCSW ""This is a warm story of a unique character finding it's identity. It speaks out to readers of the challenges of feeling alone and unique. The journey consists of questions and feelings through a journey of perseverance and self- worth in a wonderful forest representing phases of inner peace. Hence, the journey not only helps young children aware of challenges through this book, it will also remind adults that perseverance and self- worth will always prevail. Moreover, being ""different"" is important and this book will help children see that it is the unique character that makes everyone special. Through out the journey, the animals also speak of happiness and sadness. This helps children learn that there are days of sadness and happiness. Therefore, learning the balance of happiness and sadness is crucial into knowing how life gives valuable lessons to shape a person 's perspective and life choices."" Jennifer Alfelor-Baxa; Elementary School Teacher ""Cody's Whisper warms my heart every time I read it to myself and my granddaughters. Cody's journey, from feeling like he doesn't fit in, to listening to the wisdom of his forest friends, is inspiring and empowering. All children (and adults) need to hear the messages in this book! I love that the author included 11 Simple Calming Techniques in the back of the book that children can learn and use to calm themselves when they feel out of sorts. And the illustrations are stunningly beautiful. This is a powerful addition to our bookshelf."" Julee Hunt; Author of You Are Worthy: A Guide For The Overwhelmed Perfectionist ""Amazing children's book that my 2nd grade students loved! They even clapped when I finished reading Cody's Whisper to them. One student commented, 'every page has a positive message.'"" Regina Crandell; Parent & 2nd grade teacher

BookLife by Publishers Weekly ""Grace explores the idea of conformity and self-awareness, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence, compassion for others, and being yourself-even if that means being different from everybody else."" Rated 'A' in every category by BookLife by Publishers Weekly. The Children's Book Review ""Through Cody's dialogue with nature, readers will learn about bravery, patience, flexibility, kindness, and other essential characteristics they can cultivate to help them navigate a complex emotional environment.... This picture book works well as a catalyst for opening meaningful discussions about thriving in our society as a quiet soul, inspiring children to navigate the world with resilience and self-acceptance."" -The Children's Book Review Readers' Favorite - Carol Thompson ""Malia Grace's writing is gentle and uplifting, making complex emotions easy for young readers to grasp. Cody's Whisper is a perfect read for anyone seeking a meaningful story about self-acceptance and the beauty of nature."" -Carol Thompson, Readers' Favorite Readers' Favorite - Jennifer Senick ""Cody's Whisper by Malia Grace is a very charming and thought-provoking story. As an educator, I believe it could be a fantastic conversation starter on kindness, accepting oneself, empathy, and emotional regulation."" -Jennifer Senick, Readers' Favorite Both reviews received 5 stars from Readers' Favorite. ""In a world that is overrun with technology and distraction, Cody's Whisper brings us back to what is important: inner peace, stillness and the wisdom that can be found when we connect with the natural world. Cody's Whisper is a reminder and invitation for children to revisit, reframe and rebuild their view of nature and the incredible life lessons it can reveal to those who are willing to listen. What a gift and precious teaching for young readers!!"" Rachael Loney; Integrative Wellness Coach & Co-Host of Spirit Outspoken Podcast ""What a beautiful book! The illustrations are gorgeous. I love Cody's character and how he finds ways to manage his emotions and all the stressors in his life. We can all relate. Nature can teach us so much. We read all kinds of books to younger clients in our clinic and I would definitely read this book over and over again with kiddos who struggle with the same things as Cody! Amazing work, beautiful writing, beautiful story. It's a must read. Just amazing!"" Azin Akhavi; parent & AMFT ""I loved how well this book spoke to the inner feeling of children and used nature as a metaphor."" Savanna Chase; Goodreads Review ""Amazing book! My students and I absolutely LOVED Cody's Whisper. We just finished a short unit on gratitude and are keeping a gratitude journal, so this book perfectly connects with our social-emotional learning lessons. Overall, great themes, characters, setting, and lessons learned. So much to teach from and around. My students all gave a huge applause at the end."" J'Lene Cave; parent & 4th grade teacher ""An inspiring, heartwarming story for children, parents as well as educators and therapists in guiding children as they navigate their feelings. The story of Cody's quest to understand why he's feeling different and then gaining an understanding of how to embrace our differences was beautifully written. The additional calming techniques is a wonderful guide for parents to incorporate on their nightly routine with their children."" Lisa Hartman; LCSW ""This is a warm story of a unique character finding it's identity. It speaks out to readers of the challenges of feeling alone and unique. The journey consists of questions and feelings through a journey of perseverance and self- worth in a wonderful forest representing phases of inner peace. Hence, the journey not only helps young children aware of challenges through this book, it will also remind adults that perseverance and self- worth will always prevail. Moreover, being ""different"" is important and this book will help children see that it is the unique character that makes everyone special. Through out the journey, the animals also speak of happiness and sadness. This helps children learn that there are days of sadness and happiness. Therefore, learning the balance of happiness and sadness is crucial into knowing how life gives valuable lessons to shape a person 's perspective and life choices."" Jennifer Alfelor-Baxa; Elementary School Teacher ""Cody's Whisper warms my heart every time I read it to myself and my granddaughters. Cody's journey, from feeling like he doesn't fit in, to listening to the wisdom of his forest friends, is inspiring and empowering. All children (and adults) need to hear the messages in this book! I love that the author included 11 Simple Calming Techniques in the back of the book that children can learn and use to calm themselves when they feel out of sorts. And the illustrations are stunningly beautiful. This is a powerful addition to our bookshelf."" Julee Hunt; Author of You Are Worthy: A Guide For The Overwhelmed Perfectionist ""Amazing children's book that my 2nd grade students loved! They even clapped when I finished reading Cody's Whisper to them. One student commented, 'every page has a positive message.'"" Regina Crandell; Parent & 2nd grade teacher

Author Information

Malia Grace is a writer, nature lover, and soulful storyteller who believes in the healing power of quiet moments. Inspired by her own journey of sensitivity, self-discovery, and connection to the earth, she writes stories that help children and grown-ups alike remember the magic that lives within and all around us.

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