Teach kids to embrace their unique curly hair & inspire self-love
Cody is a fun and energetic boy who loves his crazy curly hair, even if it means eating chicken hair soup. Join Cody and his crazy curls as he realizes that they are a part of who he is and make him happy.
Cody's Crazy Curls encourages kids to embrace their uniqueness. By helping kids embrace the qualities that make them unique, we boost their confidence and can guide them to accept and value the differences they see in others.
"My son has curly hair and I wanted him to love his hair and know just how special he is. I searched for a book about boys with curly hair and found none until I landed on this one. My 3-year-old reads this book at least 3 times every day and at bedtime. His favorite book and it has built his confidence and love for his hair. Thank you so much for writing!"
- SHAN
"I love the inspiring, uplifting message of loving yourself and everything that makes you unique. The illustrations are just wonderful!"
-Chester
"Super cute story that is relatable to many kids of all ages. It teaches young children that it's okay to be different! This story is entertaining and the illustrations are adorable. I enjoyed reading this story to my daughter and recommend this book."
-Book & Beyond
"This book certainly is adorable, but it also provides a powerful message about staying true to
who we are and doing what makes us happy. Cody's Crazy Curls is well-written, beautifully illustrated, and a great read for anyone who's ever felt pressure to conform. Some might say it's only hair, but those curls make Cody who he is and more importantly they make him happy."
-Jennifer R.
About the Author
Andrea Realpe is the author and illustrator of her debut children's book, Cody's Crazy Curls. Her other books include Cody's Crazy Christmas and Pumpkin Finds his Feelings. Her own long curly-haired boy inspired her to write this story in hopes that it would resonate with other curly-haired kids. She lives in San Diego with her high school sweetheart and loving son.
Andrea Realpe combines her experience as a professional artist and her degree in psychology to author, and illustrate, children's books that inspire empathy, self-acceptance, and emotional awareness.
Andrea's art is on display in private and corporate collections worldwide and has been featured on the Rachel Ray Show and People.com. Her work was also used in the Parent Resource Book for Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools.
When she isn't writing, Andrea loves spending time with her husband and son, practicing yoga, and drinking tea.
Andrea enjoys supporting fundraisers such as Southern Arizona Book Heroes, Hindie's Libraries, Amy's Art Cart Children's Hospital New Orleans, Explorers Against Extinction, Global Conservation Force, and other non-profit organizations.
