A small, magical world for growing hearts
Where wonder meets wisdom
The Hummingbird Whisper began at home, with our two young children and a simple wish to give them something lasting. Their world was still new, filled with wonder, big feelings, and days that sometimes moved faster than little hearts were ready for. We wanted them to trust themselves, to know they never had to find their way alone, and to have gentle tools to help them through the moments that felt big. What began as stories before bedtime and the quiet rituals of family life slowly became something more, a world where mindfulness could feel beautiful, comforting, and full of wonder.
"I wanted to give them more than just 'calm down' or 'be brave.' I wanted to offer them tools."
But somewhere along the way, we realized we were learning right beside them. Some days we found the patience we hoped to offer. On others, we had to pause, apologize, and begin again. We learned that being present is not about being perfect. It is about returning, again and again, to the child in front of us, with curiosity instead of correction, stillness instead of reaction, and a love willing to slow down enough to be felt. Our stories, workbooks, journals, and other creations grew from those moments, with the hope that they might become familiar companions in other homes, held close by children and the people who love them.
As a veteran family, we also wanted our work to carry forward a commitment to service. Military life can bring new homes, unfamiliar classrooms, and the ache of missing someone at bedtime. In those seasons of change, a familiar story, a shared moment of reading, or the sound of a loved one's voice can help a child carry a little piece of home with them. Through our military giving program, purchases of our books and workbooks help bring shared reading and meaningful resources to military children and families, including those in on-post care.
What began with love for our own children now carries our hope for others. We believe the smallest acts of care can travel farther than we may ever know, offering comfort, connection, and a sense of belonging wherever they are needed. May our stories and creations find their way into little hands and loving homes, bring warmth to the moments they share, and carry a little of the love that created them far beyond our own.
There is a moment when a hummingbird appears at the edge of your vision and, somehow, the world seems to pause. Its wings become a blur of motion, yet its tiny body hovers almost perfectly still, suspended in the air before moving effortlessly in any direction. Forward. Backward. Sideways. Straight up. Perhaps that is why, across generations and cultures, the hummingbird has come to represent so many things: courage, resilience, love, wonder, and the extraordinary strength found in something so small. It reminds us that you do not have to be large to carry something meaningful.
We chose the hummingbird not simply because it is beautiful, though it is.
We chose it because of what it does. In a world that is always moving, the hummingbird knows how to hover. To pause without being still. To be fully present before choosing a direction. To notice before reacting. To seek sweetness, move with purpose, and return again and again. That is the spirit we hope to nurture in children: the ability to move through life with curiosity and courage, while knowing when to pause, breathe, and listen. Because sometimes the most beautiful things are already there, hovering quietly at the edge of our attention, waiting for us to notice.
Two tiny hummingbirds. A world of wonder.
Bella and Connor are the little hummingbird friends at the heart of The Hummingbird Whisper.
Bella, with her soft purple wings, finds magic in quiet moments and beauty in the little things.
Connor, with his fresh green wings, brings bright curiosity and a sense of wonder to every new discovery. Together, they turn ordinary moments into little adventures, inviting children to slow down, look closely, and see the world with fresh eyes and open hearts.
Like the children they accompany, Bella and Connor are always learning and growing. Through gentle reminders, shared discoveries, and moments of quiet courage, they explore feelings, notice the world around them, and find wonder in everyday life. Along the way, they remind us that even the smallest moments can hold something beautiful.
A curated collection of books, practices, and objects, each crafted with soft palettes, thoughtful language, and a tone that honors children's emotional intelligence.
READ PRACTICE REFLECT PLAY LISTEN Discover
With Bella and Connor as your companions, our collection offers five connected ways to explore the Four Superpowers: Awareness, Calm, Gratitude, and Inner Wisdom. Read the stories, practice together with the family workbook, and reflect through drawing and writing in the children’s journal. Each brings the same four gifts into your family’s life in a different way, from a shared story to a small discovery of your own.
Each title in our collection was written to meet children where they are: in the quiet moments, the big feelings, and the everyday wonder most of us walk right past. These are books meant to be lingered over, returned to, and passed between the hands of children and the people who love them.
PLAY
Carry the stories into play with Bella and Connor plush companions and printable activities, then listen to guided audio or sing along with our Superpower Songs and music videos. These familiar friends and ideas connect the collection, inviting your family to return to them in everyday moments. Begin with a story, a page, or a favorite song. There is no set pace and no need to do everything at once, just an invitation to notice, connect, and grow together.
Plush toy sizes in this video are not to scale. See the product page for actual sizes.
LISTEN
Songs & Videos
Simple melodies children love to sing, one for each inner superpower. Play them before storytime, during morning routines, or whenever a little one needs a reminder of the magic already inside them.
Sparkly · Wide-eyed · Curious
Slow · Gentle · Breathing Rhythm
Warm · Joyful · Overflowing
Quiet · Mysterious · Knowing
Music Video
I've Got Eyes Like a Hummingbird
Official Music Video — The Hummingbird Whisper
Music Video
Breathe It In... Let It Out
Official Music Video — The Hummingbird Whisper
Music Video
My Heart Is Full Like a Jar of Stars
Official Music Video — The Hummingbird Whisper
Music Video
Hmmmm... I Already Know
Official Music Video — The Hummingbird Whisper
"We believe that mindfulness for children should feel like an invitation, not a prescription."— The Hummingbird Whisper Philosophy
Mindfulness is often presented as a remedy for stress or difficult emotions. We see it differently. We believe children deserve opportunities for stillness, gratitude, and self-awareness in everyday life, offered with care rather than as a correction. Like watching a hummingbird hover over a flower, mindfulness should awaken curiosity and joy, making a child want to return to it again and again.
This brand was created by a veteran family. We know what it means to serve, and we know what military children carry quietly while a parent is away. For every book purchased, we match it with a donation to military children and on-post daycares, because every child deserves wonder, especially those who wait for someone they love to come home.
Learn about our military givingReceive gentle wisdom, early access to new offerings, and quiet notes from our world, straight to your inbox. No noise. Just intention.
