A heartwarming children’s story about kindness, empathy, and discovering that true sparkle comes from caring for others.
Retired educator • Children’s author • Storyteller from the heart
Cathy Cooper Davis is a retired elementary school teacher with a lifelong passion for nurturing young hearts and minds. After years in the classroom, she continues her mission through storytelling—helping children navigate big emotions in gentle, meaningful ways.
Cathy and her husband live in central Arkansas, where they enjoy traveling, gardening, spending time with their grandchildren, and caring for their two beloved dogs. Her background in education deeply influences her writing, allowing her stories to address real challenges children face—such as loneliness, insecurity, and fear—while offering hopeful, practical solutions.
Through her books, Cathy encourages kindness, generosity, and emotional resilience, reminding children that even small acts of compassion can make a big difference.
"Stories have the power to bridge hearts and inspire change."
Pearl Shares Her Sparkle follows Pearl, an adorable piglet excited for Picture Day at school. Dressed in her favorite tutu, pearls, and tiara, Pearl wants everything to be perfect. But throughout the day, she notices something more important than appearances—her friends’ feelings.
When classmates feel sad or left out, Pearl makes heartfelt choices to share the things she treasures most. Through simple but powerful moments, Pearl learns that kindness shines brighter than anything she could wear.
This beautifully illustrated story gently teaches children that compassion, generosity, and empathy are what truly make someone special.
Children experience familiar moments like Picture Day, recess, lunch, and the bus ride home.
Pearl models how caring actions can lift others up.
Pearl gives away treasured items, showing the value of generosity.
The story addresses sadness, disappointment, and fear in age-appropriate ways.
Young readers learn how friendship grows through understanding and compassion.
Gentle artwork that supports emotional storytelling and keeps children engaged.
Every story begins with a moment—something a child feels, wonders, or struggles to understand. Writing, for me, is not just about putting words on a page; it’s about listening closely to children’s emotions and transforming real-life experiences into gentle lessons they can carry with them.
I begin each story with quiet reflection—thinking about children I’ve taught, moments I’ve witnessed, and feelings that deserve understanding. My routine balances creativity, patience, and purpose, allowing stories to grow naturally and thoughtfully.
Characters like Pearl are inspired by real children and real emotions. I focus on creating characters that feel safe, relatable, and comforting—ones children can see themselves in and learn from.
Each story is rooted in situations children commonly face—loneliness, insecurity, disappointment, or fear. I carefully shape these moments into lessons of empathy, generosity, and emotional strength.
I work closely with the visual storytelling process to ensure illustrations support the emotions of the story. Every image is designed to feel warm, inviting, and reassuring for young readers.
Discover a story that helps children feel seen, understood, and inspired to be kind.
