Books like Putting on the Brakes: Young People's Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Award winning
Learning To Slow Down & Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About ADHD
Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ellen B. Dixon, 1993
96 pages
Why to read
Tailored for kids with ADHD, enhancing focus.
Provides practical tips through engaging stories.
Encourages self-understanding and confidence in kids.
Designed to be read with parents for bonding.

Learning To Slow Down & Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About ADHD
Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ellen B. Dixon, 1993
Award winning
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes: Calming My Jitters at School (2)
Lindsey Rowe Parker, 2024
52 pages
Why to read
Explores calming techniques for school-related anxieties.
Engaging story that encourages emotional development.
Illustrations enhance understanding of sensory experiences.
Fosters empathy and resilience in children.

Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes: Calming My Jitters at School (2)
Lindsey Rowe Parker, 2024
Award winning
Jumpin' Johnny Get Back to Work! : A Child's Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity
Michael Gordon Ph.D., Michael Gordon, 1991
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging story helps children understand ADHD.
Characters model positive coping mechanisms.
Encourages empathy and acceptance of differences.
Supports parent-child dialogue on behavioral challenges.

Jumpin' Johnny Get Back to Work! : A Child's Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity
Michael Gordon Ph.D., Michael Gordon, 1991
Award winning
I Am Stuck
Julia Mills, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages creative thinking and engagement.
Illustrations enhance understanding and captivate young minds.
Supports developmental milestones in problem-solving skills.
Empowers children to overcome obstacles with resilience.

I Am Stuck
Julia Mills, 2023
Award winning
The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fostering emotional growth.
Teaches valuable lessons in resilience and friendship.
Boosts empathy with relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages dialogue on overcoming life's hurdles.

The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand
Matthew Gray Gubler, 2023
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through creative, colorful storytelling.
Stimulates imagination with quirky, engaging plot.
Supports social skills development with relatable characters.
Ideal for interactive family reading sessions.

The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand
Matthew Gray Gubler, 2023
Award winning
How to Become a Ninja: The Ultimate Guide to Mindfulness, Health, and Nutrition for a Successful Ninja
Ingrid De La O, 2021
45 pages
Why to read
Integrates mindfulness with exciting ninja adventures.
Focuses on health and nutrition through relatable stories.
Encourages physical activity and mental well-being.
Interactive and engaging content for young readers.

