Nestled in the spirit of British Columbia’s wild and resilient landscapes, Coquihalla draws its name from the Coquihalla River, a place of powerful currents, quiet pools, and breathtaking journeys through mountains. Just as the river carves its way forward with strength and grace, we believe healing is a natural, ongoing process of flow, resilience, and discovery.

Every product is crafted with love, inclusivity, and intention. We partner with diverse illustrators and writers who bring warmth, representation, and emotional intelligence to every page. We choose sustainable materials whenever possible, because caring for ourselves and caring for the planet go hand in hand.

We created Coquihalla because we saw how deeply children and adults need tools for emotional well-being. Big feelings can feel overwhelming at any age. Our children’s books offer gentle stories that help little ones name their emotions, build courage, and practice kindness toward themselves and others. For grown-ups, our self-care books, guided journals, greeting cards, and stationery create sacred pockets of time for reflection, gratitude, and renewal.

Our Story

Founder's Story

My name is Garima Singh, and Coquihalla is the result of my own winding journey through healing.

For years, I struggled with anxiety and the weight of unspoken emotions, both as a child who didn’t have the words for what I was feeling, and later as an adult navigating life’s storms. Books were my quiet refuge; they gave me characters who felt what I felt and showed me that healing was possible. When I grew up, I watched children wrestle with big feelings, worry at bedtime, frustration on tough days, or the need for reassurance that they were enough. I searched for stories that could help them feel seen and safe, but often found them either too heavy or too shallow.

That’s when the idea for Coquihalla took root. I wanted to create the kind of books and tools I wished I’d had growing up, gentle, beautiful, and deeply supportive. I envisioned families reading together, parents and children sharing moments of calm and connection. I dreamed of journals that invite adults to slow down and care for their inner world with the same tenderness we offer our kids.

Drawing inspiration from nature’s ability to heal and renew, I founded Coquihalla to blend storytelling with self-care. What began as a personal mission has grown into a heartfelt collection of books, journals, cards, and stationery designed to support emotional growth at every age.

Today, I’m grateful every day to hear from parents, teachers, and individuals whose hearts feel a little lighter because of a Coquihalla story or ritual. This work continues to heal me too, reminding me that small, consistent acts of kindness (on the page and in life) create lasting change.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

— Garima Singh, Founder

Our Mission

At Coquihalla, we make beautiful, purposeful tools that support healing and self-care for the whole family.

We believe:

• Every child deserves stories that make them feel seen and safe.

• Every adult deserves gentle spaces to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

• Healing doesn’t have to be heavy — it can be joyful, creative, and shared.

Whether you’re looking for a bedtime story that eases anxiety, a journal that helps you process your day, or a card that says “you are not alone,” we’re here to remind you that small, consistent acts of care create lasting change.

Our Ethics

Community First

Our readers shape everything we write and design. Your feedback, your rituals, your stories, they’re at the heart of this foundation.

Heart-centered Storytelling

Our books go beyond entertainment to gently support emotional growth. They are written and designed to spark self-reflection.

Tools for All Ages

Each product is designed such that parents and children can create a safe space to explore healing together.

Mindful & Sustainable

Everything is made extremely thoughtfully with high-quality, eco-conscious materials, sourced ethically and supporting small and minority businesses.

Our Values

At Coquihalla, we believe words have the power to mend hearts and brighten days. Our children’s books gently guide little ones through big feelings, teaching resilience, kindness, and self-compassion through beautiful stories. For grown-ups, our thoughtful reads, guided journals, and stationery create space for reflection, gratitude, and everyday healing. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s emotional world or caring for your own, every Coquihalla creation is crafted with love, inclusivity, and the quiet wisdom of nature.

Kindness First

Emotional honesty

Inclusivity & representation

Creativity as medicine

Connection to nature and to each other

Looking Ahead

We’re just getting started. As Coquihalla grows, we’ll continue creating new books, journals, and self-care accessories that meet the evolving needs of families and individuals on their healing journeys.

Thank you for being here. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, a caregiver, or someone simply looking for a kinder way to care for yourself, welcome, we’re so glad you found us.

— The Coquihalla Team

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