The Adventures of
Odessa & Helen
by Geralyn Maloney
A heartwarming collection of children’s stories about courage, confidence, friendship, and believing in yourself — grab your copy today!
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About the Book
Wise Odessa the owl and cheerful Helen the hummingbird travel from one adventure to the next, helping young animals face the challenges that feel too big to handle alone.
Leon the lion learns how to find the bravery to go to school. Dezi the little dragon discovers that calm breathing can help him fly. Francis the fox builds confidence before an important exam. Rufus the Rhodesian Ridgeback learns to celebrate what makes him different. And Maya the monarch butterfly finds the courage to grow, change, and become who she was meant to be.
Filled with warmth, encouragement, and meaningful lessons, this book is perfect for parents, caregivers, teachers, and children who enjoy stories that inspire emotional growth, self-belief, kindness, and resilience.
Tools Kids Take Away
- Counting down and taking action
- Practicing deep, calming breaths
- Using positive affirmations
- Asking friends for support
- Trusting the courage already inside them
📖 Sneak Peek Inside the Book
A taste of Dezi’s adventure, plus a look at the back cover.
Meet the Friends
Seven unforgettable characters, five gentle lessons, one big-hearted adventure.
Odessa & Helen
A wise owl and a cheerful hummingbird who travel together, helping young animals find courage.
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Leon the Lion
Learns how to find the bravery to go to school, one small step at a time.
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Dezi the Dragon
Discovers that calm, steady breaths can help him find the courage to fly.
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Francis the Fox
Builds confidence before an important exam with kindness and self-belief.
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Rufus the Ridgeback
Learns to celebrate what makes him different — and lets his own light shine.
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Maya the Monarch Butterfly
Finds the courage to grow, change, and become who she was meant to be.
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Softcover and hardcover editions of this brave new collection of read-aloud stories are available right now, ready to help the young readers in your life feel courageous, confident, and supported, one adventure at a time.
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This is such a wonderful book! Children really love it, and it gives parents support with ideas how to support there little ones with easy to understand tools. I wish I had this read to me when I was younger because kids can be hard on each other.
I’m am a hairdresser, and I’ve been giving it to my clients with children, and they’re loving the characters so much! What a precious book❤️
A lovely introduction to self help tips that encourage children to develop resilience and give them hope as they journey forward in life. The delightful and endearing animals present a heartwarming connection to situations that despite their best efforts have prevented them from being their best self. Fun way to teach and empower!
I really enjoyed reading this little book and wish it was something I had growing up. It’s so important to work on yourself as much as you can in life because the world can be difficult, and not everyone is made the same way. I enjoyed sharing it with some of my clients and sending it to friends who have children. I really think this should be a staple in every child’s library.