Fattig, Michelle NH Family Voice Lending Library
VIVA LE RESISTANCE!
Flower by the Water Publishing, 2007
Annie, who is in 8th grade, describes what it is like to live with
ADD. She talks about dealing with bullies, peer pressure, “cliques”
Books for Children
and making good choices.
Managing ADD/ADHD
Quinn, Patricia O. MD
ADOLESCENTS AND ADD - GAINING THE ADVANTAGE
Magination Press, 1995
Addresses the particular concerns of adolescents with ADD and
offers coping strategies through personal stories. Gives a better
understanding of ADD and provides valuable advice on achieving
success in and out of the classroom.
Zeigler, Dendy, Chris A. & Zeigler, Alex
A BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF LIFE WITH ADD AND ADHD:
ADVICE FROM YOUNG SURVIVORS (A REFERENCE BOOK
FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS)
Cherish the Children, 2003
Written by twelve teens and a young adult, this book is full of
advice on managing school, homework, asking for and accepting
help, and medication issues. Appendix contains helpful information
on executive function, a graphic organizer for writing an essay.
Nadeau, Kathleen G. PhD
SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH ADD
OR LD
Magination Press, 1994
A nice guide for students planning the transition to college with
tips on choosing a school, organizing time and avoiding NH Family Voices
procrastination. (603) 271-4525 or toll free in NH
1-800-852-3345 Ext. 4525
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02/09
NH Family Voices has available the following books & video’s Fox, Janet S.
in the lending library. Books are sent through the mail, GET ORGANIZED WITHOUT LOSING IT
with a return postage paid envelope. Free Spirit, 2005
Geared for children ages 8-13, this gives tips on organizing
a desk, locker, backpack, homework and time. Also tips on
Moss, Deborah M. taking notes and managing distractions.
SHELLEY, THE HYPERACTIVE TURTLE
Woodbine House, 1989 Penn, Audrey
After his mother takes him to the doctor, Shelley the A.D.D. NOT B.A.D.
turtle begins to understand why he feels so jumpy and Child & Family Press, 2003
wiggly inside that he can’t stay still. Written for children ages 5-9, this book shows Mr.
Jugador, a teacher, showing Jimmy Jumpingbean’s class
Galvin, Matthew, M.D. mates what it is like to be in Jimmy’s shoes. Cute story.
OTTO LEARNS ABOUT HIS MEDICINE
Magination Press, 1988 Kraus, Jeanne
Otto, a fidgety young car that has trouble paying attention CORY STORIES: A KID'S BOOK ABOUT LIVING WITH
in school, visits a special mechanic who prescribes a ADHD
medicine to control his hyperactive behavior. Magination Press, 2005
In a direct manner, Cory talks about problems he had with
Quinn, Patricia O. friends, paying attention at school, remembering chores and
PUTTING ON THE BRAKES: YOUNG PEOPLE’S homework, as well as how he learned to work on them. This
GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ATTENTION is a great book for children ages 6-11 who are newly
DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD). diagnosed with ADHD.
Maginiation Press, 1991 .
A guide to understanding and gaining control over attention Copeland, Lori PhD
deficit hyperactivity disorder. HUNTER AND HIS AMAZING REMOTE CONTROL:
A FUN, HANDS-ON WAY TO TEACH SELF-CONTROL
Ingersoll, Barbara D. PhD. TO ADHD CHILDREN
DISTANT DRUMS, DIFFERENT DRUMMERS - A GUIDE Youthlight, 2005
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADHD This is an activity guide and story. Hunter creates and uses
Cape Publications, 1995 his own remote control to help him filter out distractions
A positive perspective on ADHD: one that stresses the (change channels), pause (stop, think), fast forward (think
values of the individual differences. before acting), slow motion (solve problems) and use
positive self talk.
Loski, Diane Gordon, PhD., Michael
THE BOY ON THE BUS MY BROTHER’S A WORLD CLASS PAIN: A Sibling’s
Writers Press Service, 1994 Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity
Margo & Corey take the same school bus. One day Corey GSI Publications, Inc., 1992
falls and Margo helps him to the nurse’s office. She learns A sibling’s perspective on living with a brother or sister
not only that Corey has ADD, but what that means and how with ADHD. Children will likely see many of their own
it affects his behavior at the bus stop. Margo and Corey frustrations and resentments voices by Timmy’s sister.
become good friends. Also, introduces many of the basic concepts involved in
understanding ADHD.
Caffrey, Jane Andras
FIRST STAR I SEE Nadeau, Ph.D., Kathleen G., & Dixon, Ph.D., Ellen B.
Verbal Images Press, 1997 LEARNING TO SLOW DOWN AND PAY ATTENTION
Trying to win a school contest helps bright, imaginative Chesapeake Psychological Publications, 1993
Paige realize that fixing her “focusing know” will Illustrated with cartoons and activity pages to engage
compensate for her ADD. Reading level is about a 10 year your child’s interest. This book helps children identify
olds and up. problems and explains how his parents, doctor, and
teachers can help him. A very practical and useful tool in
Weiner, Ellen helping children..
TAKING ADD TO SCHOOL
JayJo Books, 1999 Gehret, Jeanne
Ben, a third grader, talks about struggling to pay attention, I’M SOMEBODY TOO
wait his turn and to be organized in second grade and how Verbal Images Press, 1992
this led to his diagnosis with ADD. Discusses his use of When her brother Ben responds to therapy for ADD,
medication, not on weekends, and how it helps. Teachers Emily feels he no longer needs her and wonders what her
tips included ages 5-10. family role is. A fascinating picture of how a child’s mind
and emotions work under stress. Accurately portrays a
Gantos, Jack sibling who feels left out and alone.
JOEY PIGZA SWALLOWED A KEY
Haper Trophy/Harper Collins Publisher, 1998 Nemiroff, Marc A. PhD & Annunziata,
Joey can’t sit still, he can’t pay attention, he can’t follow Jane PsyD.
the rules, and he can’t help it… especially when his meds HELP IS ON THE WAY—A CHILD’S
aren’t working. Joey has all kinds of problems at school and BOOK ABOUT ADD
he knows he’s a good kid, will he ever get anything right? Magination Press, 1998
Explains ADD to children and some of
the ways it can be handled.
Shairo, Ph.D., Lawrence E. Roberts, Barbara A.
SOMETIMES I DRIVE MY MOM CRAZY, BUT I PHOEBE FLOWER’S ADVENTURES: PHOEBE’S LOST
KNOW SHE’S CRAZY ABOUT ME - A Self-Esteem Book TREASURE
for AD/HD Children Advantage Books, 1999
The Center for Applied Psychology, Inc., 1993 In this second of a four book series, Phoebe takes on third
A heartwarming and amusing story of a boy who has grade. Phoebe loses a treasure in the story, but as she looks
developed a sense of self-worth by learning to deal with for it, finds an even bigger treasure, within herself.
problems through the help of the adults who care for him.
Features behavior programs, educational management, Roberts, Barbara A.
medication information and more. PHOEBE FLOWER’S ADVENTURES: PHOEBE’S BEST
BEST FRIEND
Janover, Caroline Advantage Books, 2000
ZIPPER: THE KID WITH ADHD In this third of a four book series, Phoebe continues her
Woodbine House, 1997 adventures in learning the ups and downs of friendship with
Zack, a fifth grader who has AD/HD, has trouble other girls. Her impulsivity and distractibility at school lead
concentrating and controlling himself until a retired jazz to a conversation about “ADD”.
musician who believes in him give him the motivation to
start trying to do better. Follow Zipper as things start to Roberts, Barbara A.
turn around. PHOEBE FLOWER’S ADVENTURES: PHOEBE’S TREE
HOUSE SECRETS
Smith, Mark Advantage Books, 2002
PAY ATTENTION SLOSH In this last of a four books series, Phoebe is seeing the
Albert Whitman and Co. 1997 school psychologist and talking about ADD, amidst her
Eight year old Josh hates being unable to concentrate or usual, fun adventures. This is a nice series for girls, ages 7-
control himself, but with the help of his parents, teacher, 10 with ADHD.
and a doctor, he learns to deal with his condition.
Gehert, Jeanne
Roberts, Barbara A. EAGLE EYES: A CHILD’S GUIDE TO PAYING
PHOEBE FLOWER’S ADVENTURES: THAT’S WHAT ATTENTION
KIDS ARE FOR Verbal Images Press, 1991
Advantage Books, 1998 Like a river overflowing its banks, Ben wreaks havoc until
In this first of a four book series, we meet Phoebe, a de- he learns to recognize and control his attention deficit
lightful second grader who is having a little trouble at disorder. Expressive illustrations with a nature theme
school. Follow along as Phoebe has a note home showing she enhances this tale for reluctant readers.
can also be a hero.