Give Your Child (or you) the Tools to Tame Their "Inner Storms."

Why a Wild Horse?

For a child with ADHD or trauma, anger doesn't feel like a choice—it feels like a powerful, galloping force that takes over. In this story, Amélie learns that her anger isn't "bad"; it’s simply a wild horse that needs a gentle, confident rider. By using this metaphor, we remove the shame from the emotion and replace it with a sense of agency and skill-building.

What’s Inside? (Features & Benefits)

• 📖 A Relatable Story: Every child gets angry or has a wild horse. Learning to tame it (or to regulate) her nervous system is key to thriving from inside. 

• 🎨 Interactive Reflection: Beautifully illustrated pages that prompt children to find their anger trigger(s) and draw or talk about their own "Wild Horse."

• 💡 Parent’s Guide: A dedicated section at the end for parents on how to use the "Wild Horse" language at home.

Why This Book is Different

• Clinically Backed: Written by Drs. Amélie van den Brink-El Makkaoui (her pen name is 'Mimi Makk'), a clinician who has worked with young people and their families globally and recipient of the 2022 Global Health & Pharma Mental Health Award.

• Neuro-Affirming: Specifically written for the neurodivergent brain, focusing on regulation rather than just "behavior."

• Multilingual: Available in English (French & Dutch versions forthcoming) to support international families.

What Parents And Young Readers Are Saying (Testimonials)

'I just came home and read it. It's brilliant'—Pooja, young adult reader.

"I appreciate the way it connects cultural identity and emotional wellbeing in a story for young readers—Maybelle, Parent of a 10-year-old. 

"It's an amazing book. When buying I thought to gift it to a friend's kid but this is going to be my copy. I love the exercises. It's a simple book with huge wisdom and steps for self reflection. I would also recommend it to all age groups...I also think the exercises can be applied to any overwhelming emotion and how we can tame it. I will keep revisiting the book and I am sure it will give me different perceptions of approach at different situations I am in. You are amazing"—Gayathri. Young adult reader.  

"Finally, a book that my son actually relates to. He now tells me when his 'horse is starting to gallop' before he has an outburst." — Sarah, Parent of a 7-year-old.

"These days will all the craziness in the world, I found your book so profound and grounding....thank you for writing this. I am very grateful you wrote this book. I think adults need this more than kids to be honest! This is easily top 10 books I ever read. Really!" —Shruti, Young adult reader.

"[Your book is] for all ages and adults get even more from it than children because they already have gone through many of these feelings and experiences. They can relate and resonate more clearly. You know like The Little Prince. On the surface it sounds like a children's book, but we all know the lessons or stories are directed towards grown ups. There's a lot there and that's why I want my copies for my ladies bookclub" —Safaa, Older adult reader.