Mira and the Pool of Possibilities (Paperback)

A heartwarming story to help children embrace their beautifully wired minds and discover what’s truly possible…

Meet Mira, a curious little magpie with a big imagination and a mind full of ideas. Every day is an adventure but sometimes, her thoughts flutter like butterflies, making it hard to stay on track.

When Mira discovers a magical hidden cave, she meets the Pool of Possibilities a gentle guide who shows her that being different isn’t something to fix… it’s something to understand, celebrate, and grow with.

Through creative tools like the Hourglass, Possibility Map, and Music, Mira begins to turn tricky moments into fun, achievable steps and learns that with the right support, anything is possible. Because every child is Wonderfully Made and their mind has purpose.

Why families and educators love this book:

• Encourages confidence, self-worth, and belonging
• Introduces simple, practical tools for focus, planning, and emotional regulation
• Supports children with ADHD, neurodivergence, and executive functioning challenges
• Strengths-based approach that celebrates creativity, curiosity, and resilience
• Includes reflection prompts and resources for parents, teachers, and caregivers

Perfect for readers who are searching for: ADHD children’s books, neurodivergent kids stories, executive functioning skills for kids, emotional regulation books, growth mindset for children, social-emotional learning (SEL), focus and attention strategies, parenting ADHD resources, classroom wellbeing tools, Christian children’s books about identity and purpose.

A story with purpose: More than just a story, Mira and the Pool of Possibilities is designed to build understanding, spark conversations, and help children feel seen for who they are. It gently shows that challenges like distraction and forgetfulness can sit alongside incredible strengths—like imagination, energy, and innovation.

A message every child needs to hear: “You are not too much, you are not behind, you are wonderfully Made and everything about you has purpose.”

Mel Phillips is a children's author, speaker, and ADHD advocate based in Australia. She is the founder of Wonderfully Made World, a story-based initiative focused on neurodiversity, emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, and identity. Through books, speaking, and educational resources, Melinda helps children, families, and schools better understand ADHD and recognise the strengths and value in every child.

Cameron Kim Jones is an illustrator and creative contributor whose work brings warmth, imagination, and emotional depth to children's stories. Through expressive character design and engaging visual storytelling, Cameron helps young readers connect with themes of identity, friendship, wellbeing, and self-understanding. Cameron's illustrations for Wonderfully Made World support children, families, and educators through accessible and meaningful story-based learning.

Brenton runs the operations at Wonderfully Made World, turning big-hearted ideas into momentum. He builds simple, reliable systems enabling our team to create story-based resources that help children, families, and teachers realise their uniqueness and thrive.Living in a family with ADHD, he understands the importance of clear routines, flexible tools, and understanding in every interaction. Brenton nurtures our professional partnerships removing roadblocks so creativity can shine. He's focused on enabling our mission to help everyone understand ADHD, especially families and educators navigating it. His north star is our vision: a world where everyone's value is recognised and realised.