An illustrated novel where every emotion transforms into inner strength
Léopoldine, 14, experiences emotions with extraordinary intensity — when feelings become overwhelming, she discovers refuge in her secret garden sanctuary. Mysteriously miniaturized in this enchanted realm, she encounters magical allies who guide her toward transforming sensitivity into personal power.
A sanctuary for every soul ready to transform sensitivity into strength.
An exquisitely illustrated novel, crafted like a visual treasure chest, offering deep understanding and gentle guidance to all who navigate the world with heightened emotional awareness.
An illustrated novel to master your emotions
A book offering comfort and understanding to all who experience the world with extraordinary sensitivity.
Emotional Awareness
Inner Confidence
Meaningful Connection
Magical Sanctuary
Guides you to recognize, understand, and articulate your most intense feelings.
Provides a tender, engaging journey toward self-assertion and personal discovery.
Opens gentle, poetic conversations about what makes each of us beautifully unique.
Creates an enchanting, nurturing world that welcomes every reader.
What if your emotions were actually superpowers in disguise ?
Léopoldine feels everything deeply: the teasing at school, her fears, her joys… One day, a spark of magic shrinks her and sweeps her into her secret garden, vast as a forest of giant clovers and filled with enchanting allies: pollen-unicorns, cat-sprites, a wise koala guide… and even Gaspard, the boy who stirs feelings she’s still discovering.
In this mirrored realm, every adventure and encounter—whether with temperamental garden gnomes, gentle dragons, playful sprites, or Mood, the adorable creature born from emotions—reveals pathways to emotional mastery. Each breakthrough yields a golden seed that Léopoldine plants back in the real world, creating bridges between sensitivity and strength.
More than a story, this beautifully illustrated novel offers a gentle journey toward emotional confidence—perfect for anyone learning that their deepest feelings might just be their greatest superpowers.
Be among the first to discover this transformative adventure
"This is the book we dreamed of reading when everything felt too overwhelming."
– Hélène & Julie
Meet the creators : a duo that speaks to the heart
This project was born from a shared vision: creating a literary sanctuary where every emotion finds its place, its beauty, and its power.
Credits : Domestika
Julie Mellan
Hélène Bruller
The enchanting brush
The daring pen
Julie Mellan is a passionate illustrator.
Her world, filled with pastel shades, poetic details, and playful touches, turns every page into a visual refuge. Julie loves painting nature, small animals, magical creatures, and above all, exploring with watercolor the emotions we don’t always know how to name.
With Léopoldine, she invites children and adults alike to open the door to their imagination.
Hélène Bruller is an award-winning screenwriter and author whose sparkling humor has made her a beloved figure in youth literature and comics.
With over twenty years of experience and numerous successful publications, she has perfected a unique style: direct, tender, and deeply compassionate.
Her witty and compassionate writing gently guides each reader along the path of self-acceptance.
Julie transforms emotions into magic !
Hélène transforms differences into superpowers !
Why join the adventure now ?
Collector Artbook
Special Surprises
Creative Journey Access
Your Name in the Book
Exclusive access to Julie Mellan’s collector artbook: a limited, numbered edition featuring the most beautiful illustrations, reserved exclusively for early project supporters.
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Follow Léopoldine’s creation step by step: discover behind-the-scenes moments, key milestones, and the little stories that bring the project to life.
Leave your mark on the story: your name will be warmly included in the book’s acknowledgment pages as a cherished supporter.
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"We are creating the safe-haven book we wish we could have held close as children. Join us to bring it to life !"
– Hélène & Julie
Léopoldine and the Secret Garden
An illustrated novel that transforms hypersensitivity into a superpower. For all who feel the world intensely.
