Download a list of these titles with prices and ISBN numbers for ordering. Picture Books Sparky's Excellent Misadventures : My ADD Journal by Me (Sparky) by Phyllis Carpenter. (Magination 1999) A young boy writes in his journal about the frustrations and triumphs of living with attention deficit disorder. Middle School Books First Star I See by Jaye Andras Caffrey (Verbal Images Press 1977) The Joey series by Jack Gantos I’m Somebody Too by Jeanne Gehret (Verbal Images Press 1992) Nonfiction Attention Deficit Disorder (Health Matters series) by Baldwin, Carol (Heinemann 2003) Parent Shelf Books The AD/HD Parenting Handbook : Practical Advice for Parents from Parents (2nd ed.) by Colleen Alexander-Roberts (Taylor Trade 2006, c19)
Eukee : The Jumpy Jumpy Elephant by Clifford L. Corman. (Specialty Press 1995)
A young elephant who feels jumpy inside and has trouble paying attention visits Dr. Tusk and learns about ADD.
Otto Learns About His Medicine : A Story About Medication for Children With ADHD (3rd ed.) by Matthew Galvin. (Magination 2001, c1988)
Otto, a fidgety young car that has trouble paying attention in school, visits a special mechanic who prescribes a medicine to control his hyperactive behavior.
Some Kids Just Can't Sit Still! by Sam Goldstein (Specialty Press 2009)
Rhyming text describes how difficult life can be for a child with Attention deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and how parents, teachers, and doctors can help.
Waiting for Mr. Goose by Laurie Lears (Albert Whitman 1999)
Stephen, who has trouble sitting still and paying attention, surprises himself when he summons up the patience to catch and help an injured goose. Includes a note to adults about children who have difficulty staying focused, including those with ADHD.
Shelley : The Hyperactive Turtle (2nd ed.) by Deborah M. Moss (Woodbine House, 2006, c1989).
After getting into trouble by not paying attention, Shelley the turtle is diagnosed with AD/HD and his behavior improves.
A.D.D. not B.A.D. by Audrey Penn (Tanglewood 2002).
Jimmy Jumpingbean and his teacher, Mr. Jugardor, demonstrate to the class why Jimmy's attention deficit disorder makes it hard for him to sit still.
The ADDed Touch : Spend the Day with Matthew, a First Grader with Attention Deficit Disorder by Robyn Watson (Silver Star 1998).
"Matthew is a first grader who has trouble concentrating, following directions and controlling himself. His teacher, Ms. Black, suggests to Matthew's mother that there may be a reason for his problems, and when he goes to the doctor, he is diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. Now Matthew works at his own pace and his family and friends know that he is special with an ADDed touch."--Cover P. [2].
Eddie Enough! by Debbie Zimmett (Woodbine House 2001)
Third-grader Eddie Minetti is always getting in trouble at school until his AD/HD is diagnosed and treated.
Trying to win a school writing contest helps bright, imaginative Paige Bradley realize that fixing her "focusing knob" will compensate for her ADD.
The Middle of Somewhere by J. B. Cheaney (Knopf 2007)
Twelve-year-old Ronnie loves organization, especially because her brother has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, but traveling with their grandfather who is investigating wind power in Kansas brings some pleasant, if chaotic, surprises.
Rainy by Sis Deans (Henry Holt 2005)
Ten-year-old Rainy Tucker, with her restless energy and knack for getting into trouble, leaves her family for the first time to go to sleep-away camp in rural Maine.
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key (Farrar Straus Giroux 1998)
To the constant disappointment of his mother and his teachers, Joey has trouble paying attention or controlling his mood swings when his prescription meds wear off and he starts gettint worked up and acting wired.
Joey Pigza Loses Control (Farrar Straus Giroux 2000)
Joey, who is still taking medication to keep him from getting too wired, goes to spend the summer with the hard-drinking father he has never known and tries to help the baseball team he coaches win the championship.
What Would Joey Do? (Farrar Straus Giroux 2002)
Joey tries to keep his life from degenerating into total chaos when his mother sends him to be home-schooled with a hostile blind girl, his divorced parents cannot stop fighting, and his grandmother is dying of emphysema.
Emily presents the other child's viewpoint in a family in which one child, her brother, has attention deficit disorder (ADD).
Parents Wanted by George Harrar (Milkweed Editions 2001)
Twelve-year-old Andrew, who has ADD, is adopted by new parents after years of other foster homes and desperately hopes that he will not mess up the situation.
Zipper, the Kid with ADHD by Caroline Janover (Woodbine House 1997)
Zach, a fifth-grader who has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, has trouble concentrating and controlling himself until a retired jazz musician who believes in him gives him the motivation to start trying to do better.
Trout and Me by Susan Shreve (Knopf 2002)
Ben’s troubles at school get progressively worse when he starts hanging around Trout, a new boy in his fifth grade class, who is also labeled as learning disabled.
Pay Attention, Slosh! by Mark Smith (Albert Whitman 1997)
Eight-year-old Josh hates being unable to concentrate or control himself, but with the help of his parents, his teacher, and a doctor, he learns to deal with his condition, known as ADHD or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Everything You Need to Know About ADD/ADHD (The Need to Know Library series) by Eileen Beal (Rosen 1998).
Defines both attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and discusses what can be done to treat these conditions, including medication, behavior modification, and counseling.
Stuck on Fast Forward : Youth with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Shirley Brinkerhoff (Mason Crest 2004)
The story of Conner, a child with ADHD, is described with information about the debate over diagnosis and treatment of symptoms and the challenges of living with ADHD. (BWI)
Sensory Smarts : A Book for Kids with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders Struggling with Sensory Integration Problems by Kathleen A. Chara (Jessica Kingsley Publications 2004)
What Do You Mean I Have Attention Deficit Disorder? by Kathleen M. Dwyer (Walker 1996)
Follows eleven-year-old Patrick's activities at home and at school until he is diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and learns how to deal with it.
Eagle Eyes : A Child's Guide to Paying Attention (3rd ed.) by Jeanne Gehret (Verbal Images Press 1995)
Ben, a boy who shows common signs of an Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), seems to find himself struggling in situations that require him to concentrate and to control his behavior. Includes a Parent resource guide.
Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention : A Book for Kids About ADHD by Kathleen G. Nadeau (Magination 2005, c1991)
Help is on the Way : A Child's Book About ADD by Marc A. Nemiroff (Magination 1998).
Explains the effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and how it can be handled.
ADHD (Just the Facts series) by Philippa Pigache (Heinemann 2004)
Provides an overview of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, describing what it is, the history of the disorder, what it is like to live with ADHD, and some of the available treatments.
The AD/HD Book : Answers to Parents’ Most Pressing Questions by Beth Ann Hill (Avery 2005)
Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, Bipolar, and More! : The One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals by Martin L. Kutscher (Jessica Kingsley 2006)
Parenting Children with ADHD : 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach by Vincent J. Monastra (American Psychological Association 2004)
ADHD : A Complete And Authoritative Guide For Parents by Michael I. Reiff (American Academy of Pediatrics 2004)
The Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with ADD/ADHD : A Reassuring Guide to Getting the Right Diagnosis, Understanding Treatments, and Helping Your Child Focus by Linda Sonna (Adams Media 2005).
Stop Medicating, Start Parenting : Real Solutions for Your "Problem" Teenager by David B. Stein (Taylor Trade 2005)
Documents
| Special Needs - ADD/ADHD |
A list of books for or about kids with ADD or ADHD, as well as books for parents of children with ADD/ADHD.
|
|
Contribute to this topic
Do you have an article, presentation, or other content to share on this topic?
You can post it on this topic page. Find out more about submitting documents in the Member Center.
Ratings You must be signed in to rate this item
|
Average (0 Votes)
|
Comments