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Annie and the Whispering Horse: A Children's Book About Autism, Masking, Shutdowns, and Emotional Regulation (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
Series: Inner Harmony Haven: Children's Books for Big Feelings and Coping Skills - Where Imagination Meets E
ISBN13: 9781923574106
Publisher: Inner Harmony Haven Publishing
Published: Nov 3 2025
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.12 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Some children experience the world in ways that feel brighter, louder, and more intense. For Annie, those feelings can build up until they spill out in big, loud meltdowns - or turn inward into quiet, frozen shutdowns. Both are natural responses to overwhelm, but they can feel confusing and lonely when others don't understand.
In Annie and the Whispering Horse, readers follow Annie's gentle journey of self-discovery as she learns to recognise what her emotions are trying to tell her. Her trusted companion, Whisper the therapy horse, becomes her safe space - a calm, accepting presence who listens without words.
With Whisper's quiet guidance, Annie learns that:
- Meltdowns and shutdowns are signals, not misbehaviour.
- Feelings can be expressed in many ways - through breathing, drawing, or colours, not just words.
- Tools like feeling maps, flip cards, and visual thermometers help bridge communication when speech feels too hard.
- Safety, connection, and understanding are the foundations for self-regulation and confidence.
Through the creation of her Whisper Journal, Annie finds new ways to share her experiences - drawing, colouring, and writing about her days as if she were telling them to Whisper. Each page helps her release big feelings and celebrate her true self beneath the mask.
This tender and validating story helps children on the autism spectrum - and those who love them - understand emotional overwhelm, communication differences, and the power of co-regulation. It encourages self-acceptance and teaches families how to recognise both visible and hidden signs of distress with empathy and care.
Each Inner Harmony Haven book combines creative storytelling with evidence-based wellbeing practices, giving children and families accessible tools to nurture emotional literacy, communication, and self-understanding.
A vital resource for families, educators, therapists, and support professionals, Annie and the Whispering Horse gently bridges worlds of emotion, expression, and belonging - showing that understanding begins with listening to what's unspoken.
Series: Inner Harmony Haven: Children's Books for Big Feelings and Coping Skills - where imagination meets emotional learning through stories of co-regulation, compassion, and growth.
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