My Amazing Race Car Brain

Author: Dianne Koebel-Pede
Illustrator: Dania El Khatib
Ages: 5-9
Pages: 48
Dimensions: 9.5" x 9.5"
Language: English (also available in French)
ISBN: 978-1-83414-059-9

All day long, Sam’s race car brain hears reminders. Pay attention. Wait your turn. Hurry up! Stop fidgeting. Sam’s effort is 110%, but every day is still full of challenges and distractions. The final straw is a homework project… once again forgotten! Exhausted and frustrated, Sam curls up with Dad—who also has a race car brain. Through their heartfelt chat, Sam begins to understand what’s going on inside, and how to steer through the bumps with pride and compassion.

In recent years, ADHD has become more visible than ever. My Amazing Race Car Brain offers a compassionate, empowering story for children with ADHD and the families and friends who support them. Through playful metaphors and heartfelt moments, this book delivers much-needed messages of understanding, resilience, and self-acceptance. It helps kids see their fast-thinking minds as a strength, not a setback—and gives parents a hopeful, relatable way to connect with their child.

THEMES IN THIS BOOK…
ADHD – neurodivergence – self-awareness – self-confidence – diversity

WHY DO YOU NEED THIS BOOK?
• Encourages inclusion and empathy
• Celebrates neurodivergence
• Recognizes the challenges of ADHD
• Beautiful illustrations
• Audio access via QR
• Downloadable guide with resources and activities