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ABOUT THE BOOK

Cody’s Whisper

Ages: 5-10 | 32 Pages

Publisher: Ingram Spark (2025) | ISBN: 979-8992880045

Publisher’s Book Summary: Cody’s Whisper is a gentle, beautifully illustrated children’s story about a quiet coyote pup who feels out of place in a loud, busy world. Searching for where he belongs, Cody turns to nature, to the sun, moon, creek, and wise forest animals, to discover that his soft voice and calm heart are powerful just as they are.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Malia Grace is a spiritual writer and guide whose work inspires children and families to reconnect with nature, nurture inner calm, and build emotional resilience. Her stories gently awaken readers to their quiet strength and natural wisdom. Cody’s Whisper is her heartfelt debut children’s book, encouraging kids to honor their softness and shine in their own way.

For more information, check out the-whisper-way.com.

Lauren Elise Reeves is a freelance illustrator keen on building relationships with her clients. Her art is inspired by work from Dungeons and Dragons, the story-telling of the Redwall series and a love for wildlife. Her art focuses on the magic of the natural world. She loves to share in the creative process and has worked with many self-published authors to help bring their personal goals to life.

MY REVIEW

Cody’s Whisper tells the heartfelt story of a quiet young coyote named Cody who feels out of place in a noisy world. He feels that the kids at school don’t understand him and he feels out of place and decides to reconnect with nature to find his place in the world. As he embarks on a journey into the forest, he encounters elements of nature—like the sun, moon, and various forest animals that help him to realize that his soft voice and calm heart are as powerful and valid as the loud ones.

Strengths & What Stands Out

*Inclusive Empowerment: The story excels at conveying that being quiet and sensitive is not only okay but something to celebrate. It encourages children—especially introverted ones—to embrace their own strengths. One reviewer noted:

“I love how this book doesn’t say there is something wrong with being quiet and shy. It shares that everyone is special, and the world needs our differences.”

*Emotional Resonance: The narrative gently addresses themes like belonging, self-acceptance, and emotional resilience. Through Cody’s interactions with nature and his own heart, it delivers a warm and affirming message.

*Illustrations: The artwork is widely praised for its charming, colorful presentation. A reader shared, “Cody just looks so sweet. The pages are colorful and well done.”

*Back-to-School Fit: Particularly recommended for children entering school, the book offers a soothing reminder that it’s okay to be different and to find one’s own quiet way amid the chatter of peers.

I am loving Cody’s Whisper as it is a beautifully written and illustrated book that will help to teach children to reconnect with nature to restore their inner peace. It’s a sweet, tenderly illustrated picture book that resonates with themes of acceptance, emotional strength, and the beauty of quiet voices and it’s perfect for children who might feel overwhelmed by louder environments due to the fact that it offers gentle reassurance through nature and soulful storytelling. I love that it is all about accepting people for who they are and appreciating each of our differences. It’s the perfect addition to my daughter’s book collection and I will be grabbing more copies to gift to my niece and nephew as I know they will enjoy this book too. Grab your copy today!