{"product_id":"annie-and-the-whispering-horse-a-childrens-book-about-autism-masking-shutdowns-and-emotional-regulation-paperback","title":"Annie and the Whispering Horse: A Children's Book About Autism, Masking, Shutdowns, and Emotional Regulation - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKim Harvey-Keddy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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, \u003cstrong\u003eWhisper the therapy horse\u003c\/strong\u003e, becomes her safe space - a calm, accepting presence who listens without words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Whisper's quiet guidance, Annie learns that: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeltdowns and shutdowns\u003c\/strong\u003e are signals, not misbehaviour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeelings can be expressed in many ways - through \u003cstrong\u003ebreathing, drawing, or colours\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools like \u003cstrong\u003efeeling maps, flip cards, and visual thermometers\u003c\/strong\u003e help bridge communication when speech feels too hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety, connection, and understanding are the foundations for self-regulation and confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cstrong\u003eInner Harmony Haven\u003c\/strong\u003e book combines creative storytelling with evidence-based wellbeing practices, giving children and families accessible tools to nurture emotional literacy, communication, and self-understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries: \u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55153544986915,"sku":"9781923574106","price":28.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8279\/8371\/files\/GWT0Yq9bhr9781923574106.webp?v=1779812216","url":"https:\/\/homeschoolbookbarn.com\/products\/annie-and-the-whispering-horse-a-childrens-book-about-autism-masking-shutdowns-and-emotional-regulation-paperback","provider":"Homeschool Book Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}