A warmly illustrated story about self-talk, courage, and what happens when you stop fighting your inner critic — and start coaching it instead.
Charlie is a regular kid at a regular school — but like a lot of kids, he's dealing with something not-so-regular: a voice in his head that seems determined to make everything harder.
That voice has opinions about everything. His answers in class. His friendships. His chances of making the team. Sound familiar?
With the help of Mr H and a surprising toolkit, Charlie learns that the voice isn't his enemy — it's just untrained. And once you know how to work with it, everything changes.
A relatable warm-hearted 10-year-old navigating school, friendships, and the noise in his own mind.
The small grumpy inner critic who lives in Charlie's head. He's not mean — he's just not very helpful. Yet.
The teacher who asks the question that starts it all: What have you said to yourself today?