This is such a nice story for kids to read who have ADHD, and it doesn't present as clearly as others. Specifically in little girls, you don't always see that outburst like you might in a little boy. It can be a lot of being in your own head and forgetting your surroundings or seeing them differently. This is such a good description and so enlightening. Any child especially girls who aren't understood should read this book.

As someone who works within the field of SpLD’s and additional needs that students have, I was excited to see this book available on NetGalley. Despite this being aimed at a much younger age than those that I work with, I thought I would give it a chance.

I really liked that this book focused on a girl with ADHD, as quite often girls are overlooked and there tends to be the misconception it is a ‘boys condition’. The inclusion of other characters with a different diagnosis, such as the art teacher with autism, also helps to introduce children to other conditions. I also liked how both the positives and the challenges of ADHD were discussed, as well as the thoughts and feelings of Mallory. This would not only help a child with ADHD understand their own thoughts and feelings but could also help other children understand how everyone is different and the characteristics different people may present. The watercolour artwork was lovely – a really nice touch!

The only suggestion I would make is to maybe publish this with British English too, so that the American phrases don’t confuse younger children. The cursive fonts could be problematic for individuals with additional diagnoses, but it also kept it interesting enough to keep a child’s attention, it would depend on the individual as to whether this is likeable or not.

I would recommend this book as I think it has some great underpinning lessons and would be great for a young child that has been diagnosed with ADHD. Thank you to NetGalley, Chelsea Radojcic and Lulu Pressfor the opportunity to read and review this book.

We tried a couple of times to get into reading this. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to. I hope others enjoyed it.

This book is brilliant. It’s well thought out and gives both the positives and negatives of adhd. My daughter really likes this book and it’s very relatable and well written. It’s also been good for friends who don’t understand what life can be like.

I tried to read this book several times, but the font, format, & pictures made it impossible. I had high hopes for a good picture book representation but why would you intersperse cursive into a picture book. Did not finish. Will not be purchasing for the library. Maybe the creator could try again with a better format & better fonts.

ADHD and Me is a beautifully illustrated picture book about a young girl with ADHD. She talks about what she struggles with due to her ADHD, how she may be perceived, and the feelings of frustration she has when her ADHD prevents her from reaching her goals. This book would help children with ADHD and their peers understand one another better. Some of the text in the story was in cursive, which many children cannot read so this would need to be read by an adult in most situations.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* love the watercolor artwork! its so beautiful and fitting for the story, love that people are writing books like this!

This was such a sweet, inspiring and whimsical read that beautifully captures the ADHD experience of a little girl. So much of it was very relatable to me, and I wished I had read it as a little girl!

Thank you #netgalley for the free digital ARC.

Thank you NetGalley and Lulu Press for a copy of "ADHD and Me" in exchange for my honest review.

Mallory is special, unique and one of a kind. She is also 8 years old and has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

She finds it difficult to focus, tests are the worst for her - she has to sit still, not make noise - she gets squirmy and forgets to be quiet. Teachers have trouble staying calm with her when she is talking during quiet reading time or drawing flowers on the desk.

Usually the principal calls her mother to take her home. She id distracting to others. She takes medicine in the mornings to help her focus, to keep her calm. Some medications work and some don't. Some give her tummy or head aches. Kids call her weird, this makes her angry and embarrassed. They don't care about her and that makes her sad. The art teacher is patient with her. She was born with autism and considers it a gift. Sometimes she cries and is overwhelmed but art helped her relax and stay calm. Her parents always made her feel loved.

Some of the lessons from this book are that differences are precious gifts, you should embrace them. Education is the key to better understanding. An educator is in the prime position to teach acceptance. To relieve anxiety and low self-esteem others need to not only reach out but to be patient.

I was very excited to see this book title. Firstly as a woman with ADHD I think it’s amazing that the book features a young girl, as a large amount of references for ADHD are for young boys so this was a breath of fresh air. I think the message was perfectly written, it will help ADHD children understand themselves but also allow other children to gain empathy for this peers.

I do think the illustrations were slightly difficult to follow and did not particularly appeal to me.

I was intrigued by this book as I have a son with ADHD. The book is worded in American language with words that would be out of the ordinary for a British child. The imagery is beautiful. Malory talks about her medication, it would have been nice to include that not all children are medicated and that's OK too. I feel for my Child this would lead to him feeling more confused about his conditions than provide him with the reassurance that he needs.

A lovely, insight into the reality of living with ADHD. It is definitely aimed at younger readers but I found it educational.

Loved reading this book. We have a child who has adhd tendencies and this book will be helpful to talk to her about her struggles. To give them a name and a space.

Mallory gives us a useful insight into her understanding of the world around her , whilst she manages her struggles experinced due to ADHD. Aimed at children, but also useful for adults, this is a hopeful positive book, showing how to ask for help, but to live a happy, filfilling life.

This was a simplistic book with a neurodiverse main character. It is a picture book ideal for classrooms. It is written like a social story but generalised rather than specific to a child. It would be a good starting point for teachers who want to write a social story.

I'm going to be honest: Growing up in my town, ADHD was treated as a problem for kids when parents didn't want to pay attention to them. It was always some cover up and teachers always led us to believe that. It wasn't treated like an actual problem in the eyes of children. We were told that these kids didn't get to run around and couldn't pay attention because their parents wouldn't pay attention to them. And, maybe part of that was true (you never know the background and history that goes on in someone's home), but it wasn't the honest answer. Having books that give you an actual insight into what ADHD does is important. My partner has ADHD, so books like this open my eyes to what was taught REALLY WRONG way back in my childhood.

Anywho - this book does a good job.

This book follows an eight year old girl's life while she experiences ADHD. She's unique, she's special and it's just how she lives. It does point out that this can be difficult and a disability for many, but it also shows that people can manage it and make a good life. There's no reason why ADHD needs to be the end of the world - you're just different.

The different sized fonts threw me off a lot. I feel like there is a purpose, but it looked goofy having different font styles and font types. I am under the impression it's to give off the "feel" of ADHD - which is my benefit of the doubt. There has to be a reason. If there isn't, then it's kind of dumb.

I did like the water colour illustrations. Those were fancy!

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lulu Press for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

This book is important. So many children struggle with ADHD, including some of my closest friends, and I think the over arching theme of even though your different doesn’t mean your alone is so beautiful. The illustrations were not my favorite but I loved the message of this book, it should be a staple in our classrooms!

A story of one girl's experience with ADHD. A gentle introduction meant to spur discussions. A great resource.

Thanks NetGalley

I love this book! I think we need to talk more about neurodiverse learners and how we can listen to them and best support them. This book about Malory does that well! Also, the illustration is so colorful and lovely.

(I received an ARC from Netgalley)

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

ADHD and Me is a beautiful watercolour illustrated picture book for children who have ADHD to help them understand just how unique, special and loved they are being themselves.
I lived how this book showed the negative sides many people don't even think of with children with ADHD such as the medication they take and how it can stop them eating, make them sick, give them tummy ache etc and how isolated, embarrassed and alone these children can often feel because they are different.
This book was beautifully written and is a breath of fresh air to see books about this subject for children nit just for their parents/carers.