Praise for Cody’s Whisper

“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.”
—BookLife by Publishers Weekly

Rated “A” in every category: Cover, Design, Illustrations, Editing, and Marketing Copy.

“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

“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. 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 ★★★★★

“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 ★★★★★

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“In a world that is overrun with technology and distraction, Cody’s Whisper brings us back to what’s important: inner peace, stillness, and the wisdom that can be found when we connect with the natural world.”
—Rachael Loney, Integrative Wellness Coach & Co-Host of Spirit Outspoken Podcast

“We read all kinds of books to younger clients in our clinic, and I would definitely read this one again and again with kiddos who struggle with the same things as Cody!”
—Azin Akhavi, AMFT

“An inspiring, heartwarming story that helps children embrace their differences. The calming techniques are a wonderful guide for parents.”
—Lisa Hartman, LCSW

“All children (and adults) need to hear the messages in this book! The illustrations are stunningly beautiful.”
—Julee Hunt, Author of You Are Worthy: A Guide for the Overwhelmed Perfectionist

“My students and I absolutely LOVED Cody’s Whisper… they gave a huge applause at the end.”
—J’Lene Cave, 4th Grade Teacher

“This story helps children understand that perseverance and self-worth will always prevail, and that being different makes everyone special.”
—Jennifer Alfelor-Baxa, Elementary School Teacher