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Welcome to

My Brain Land

I'm so glad you're here.

After more than 20 years of working with children and their families, I created this book because of the questions children have asked me over and over again.

"Where have my words gone?"

"Why can't I talk?"

"Why does this feel so hard?"

"Am I different?"

These are big questions for little people.

And often, as adults, we don't always know how to answer them.

My Brain Land was created to help children make sense of what is happening inside them in a simple, gentle, and reassuring way.

This is not a book about fixing children.

It is a book about understanding them.

It is about helping children see that sometimes words get stuck, feelings get tangled, and worries become bigger than we would like. But it is also about helping them understand that nothing is broken.

Sometimes words hide.

Sometimes confidence hides.

Sometimes bravery hides.

And that's okay.

Over the years, the children I have worked with have inspired many of the ideas in this book. One child told me that their words were hiding behind their knees. Another wondered if their words had gone on holiday. Many asked why speaking felt easy at home but so difficult somewhere else.

This book was created from those conversations.

In many ways, it is a book created by children, for children.

My hope is that it gives families a shared language to talk about things that can feel confusing, frustrating, or hard to explain.

Because when we can picture something, we can begin to understand it.

And when we understand it, we can start to move forward.

The message throughout this book is simple:

Some things are hard.

Trying can feel scary.

Words don't always appear when we want them to.

But every small step matters.

There is always hope.

There is always another way.

And most importantly, you are never alone.

Thank you for being here.

I hope My Brain Land brings understanding, reassurance, a few smiles, and many opportunities for meaningful conversations with the children you love.

With kindness,

Anna Biavati

Speech and Language Therapist

Founder of the Brave Muscle Method

Steps to Brave Talking Therapy and Support

Kind Words About My Brain land

(from adults and children)

“A warm, magical journey through the brain that helps children understand why words sometimes hide and that they're simply resting until they feel safe.”

- Libby Hill SLT

“I love this book! Learning about my Voice Gate and Thinking Place made my brain feel much less scared. I hope it helps other children find their brave superpowers.”

- Elena (8 years old)

“Anna celebrates the child as a whole person, not just focusing on speech. The emphasis is on all things children can do and that is such an important message to resonate with both the child and adult reading it with them”

- Christine OT

"I love this book because everyone has a brain. All children have a brain and it helps understand that it is ok to be nervous and I can remind my brain that I can try."

- Sarah Luisa

"A wonderful, gentle book that makes the biology of anxiety feel normal and far less scary. My children completely connected with the story. I hope it helps many more children too!"

- Michele Manca

“I love the whole concept and it flows beautifully, and children will find it easy to understand these concepts."

- Katie SLT

“My daughter and I absolutely loved this book. It's insightful, engaging, and helps children understand their feelings and how their brain works in a gentle, age-appropriate way. A thoughtful and valuable read for both children and parents."

- Erika

"A warm and empowering book that helps children understand selective mutism through simple, child-friendly brain metaphors. Rather than focusing on speaking, it builds safety, confidence and emotional understanding. An invaluable resource for both families and professionals."

- Dr. Joleen Fernald

"For every child with selective mutism a must for parents, teachers and professionals. Wonderful but simple and gets point over."

- John McClay

“A brilliant and much-needed book. Anna explains complex topics with warmth, compassion and understanding, making them accessible and empowering for both children and parents. I can't wait to read more of her work.”

- Roxana

“A beautiful book with gorgeous illustrations and a powerful, reassuring message. It helps children understand that their brain is trying to keep them safe and that words aren't lost—they're simply waiting until they feel safe. Highly recommended.”

- Linda

“A beautiful, empowering book with wonderful illustrations that helps children understand their feelings in a simple, positive way. A fantastic resource for parents, carers and teachers. Highly recommended!”

- Reborn

“This is such an excellent book for children whose anxiety can prevent them from talking. It explains how the brain works in simple and gentle language along with some warm and reassuring pictures. Thank you Anna!”

- Dr Andrew J Macdonald

“A beautiful story book that gently introduces the topic of Selective Mutism. I love the concept of words hiding until the body and brain feel safe. Thanks Anna :)”

- Danielle C.

“Great book, my daughters love it. Highly recommending - a must buy! :)”

- Rotem

“What a fantastic book to help a child understand their brain . Beautifully illistrated .my grandaughter loved it so much she took it into school for her teacher to read to the class.”

- Karen