I love the concept of this book and the child-friendly way it explains what life is like for children like Malory with ADHD.
The title is helpfully clear, and will make it easier for parents and educators alike to find when looking for resources about ADHD.
The watercolour style illustrations were delightful and dreamy, and I liked the way different sizes of text were used to emphasise different words, although I do wish the larger emotion words were in a different font, as I suspect the one chosen will be quite difficult for many children to read for themselves.
Overall, a great resource and hopefully one lots of children will be able to see themselves in.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lulu Press for an early release copy in exchange for an honest review!

As someone who was also diagnosed with ADHD as a child, I found this book to be really relatable and I wish this book existed when I was younger. It was such an easy book to read and the watercolor illustrations were absolutely gorgeous! It is also great that this book was told through the eyes of the child main character and I believe that this will be an amazing resource for children to read and learn more about ADHD. :)

Wonderful watercolors illustrate this adorable book exploring a young girl named Malory and her frustrations with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Seriously, the watercolors are gorgeous enough, I felt a little distracted myself!

Labels and diagnoses are scary and sometimes leave one feeling icky. It's hard to feel a good and unique kind of special when there's already a stigma around the term "special". Malory's parents do a great job of supporting her and making sure she knows she's perfect just the way she is, even if school and other places might misunderstand or question her activity levels and ability to focus. They teach her that different doesn't equal bad and embrace her uniqueness.

As a side note: I'm a little confused by the use of a cursive font in a children's book. Even sparingly, it makes little sense. My sons are grown and I know they didn't learn to read cursive in school twenty years ago.

I loved the watercolor illustrations and the concept of the book. I appreciated the inclusion of symptoms as well as coping strategies. I think the layout missed an opportunity. I found the decision to enlarge certain words, ironically, distracting.

This is a really nice and really sweet book about a little girl who is different from the peers around her. Its quite refreshing and I enjoyed this book it. I could really relate to the main character and I liked the way that the parents had made out to her that she was different but in a good way, when so many other children with ADHD are made out to be villains for the condition itself such as attention seeking behaviour etc doing it this way made me see how much easier it was for her to explain to other people and other kids why she approaches and deals with stuff differently. But is still treated like anyone else by her parents who love her for individuality despite her differences.

I like that its for kids so that kids can have awareness but also for adults too. We all need awareness on these things to change the way we look at conditions like ADHD especially in women and girls so that like many before them they dont slip through the net but they get the help they need.

With thanks to Netgalley for this free ARC in return for my honest review but also to the author who has given a voice to so many ADHD children by writing this piece.

This book writes about the experience of having ADHD from the child's perspective -- and while repeating over and over that it is totally okay to have ADHD. This helps to fill a much needed gap in children's literature, especially around picture books. There are very few picture books about the neurodiverse experience written from the perspective of the neurodiverse individual. I can see my own son reading this book and remembering that he is not alone.

I do wish they had not done the "Why does she have to take medicine!" because medicine can make some ADHD kids feel more themselves. I appreciate talking about the journey to find the right medicine, because I know that is something that is also not talked about much, especially not with kids.

I did have some trouble with the typography. I understand the cursive and large letters were used for emphasis, but I wish they would have used a different font. This will not be readable to many elementary students. I also think the contrast between the white page and the light yellow font can be very hard to read as well.

This is a sad and sweet picture book that is a wonderful way for readers to see what ADHD is like for some. I am happy I got the chance to review this book as several of my closest relatives have ADHD.

This is a lovely book with the message that everyone is different and we should love ourselves and others for who they are. The illustrations were a delight.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy.

Delicately illustrated with touching words which would help all children to understand some of the thought processes and actions of one view point of ADHD. It's lovely to have a girl as the main character as often ADHD is represented minimally through girls in stories and press. I really enjoyed the changes in font size and style through the book, although I do wonder if the contrast with the yellow font may be a little tricky to read for anyone with visual impairments.
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This is a children's book about 8 year old Malory, who has learning differences. The book shows the people around her helping her to enjoy her life, even though she sometimes struggles with her feelings and has some physical challenges due to her having ADHD. The illustrations in the book are unique and pretty and the text is simple enough for a child to understand. This book will help children with ADHD understand themselves better and it will show them that they can ask for help when they need it and that they can still live a good life even with their differences.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and Net Galley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the book I needed when growing up. As a girl with ADD, I never once saw myself represented. Any time ADD was talked about (which wasn’t often), it was always with boys. The author does a great job of explaining ADD in a kid friendly way. The illustrations are colorful and engaging. This would perfectly fit in a discussion about disability.

This book is great for helping others to understand ADHD but not so good to read with those with ADHD as it's so personalised.

I liked this book but didn’t love it.

It seemed a little bit too comprehensive. Like it was tryi to get a little bit too much into the book.

I wasn’t in love with the illustrations but they painted an effective picture of what was being portrayed.

I’m not sure about the italic words the sentences contained but on the whole, the message the book portrays is very good.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for gifting me this arc in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

Thanks to the publishers for sharing this one. It's nice to find a book about a girl with ADHD when many people still think it only affects girls. I thought the story was very well told and the illustrations were beautiful. My full review appears on Weekend Notes.

When my son was diagnosed with ADHD 10 years ago, books that represented some of the challenges he went through daily and validated his feelings were so difficult to come by.
I love that this story is available now. Nott only can it educate others on neurodiversity but it also can help children experiencing ADHD to feel confident that their differences are positive attributes.
The school I work for follows a framework with the ideology that all children are capable of success. They just need someone to believe in them, like Mallory's art teacher Julie. We can all strive to be that support for the children in our lives.
The font changes and formating are engaging, as are the incredible bright illustrations. This is a book that can find a special place in all homes and classrooms.

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What an amazing description of ADHD to readers who aren't familiar with it. We need more books about neurodiversity and this is such a great addition. And these books are needed for neurotypical kids, too, so they can understand induvials who are different than them. Love the sensitive language used in this book.

Hmmm. I was really excited when I saw this book - a picture book for children told from the POV of an 8-year-old girl with ADHD. It is so important to tell stories people with disabilities and neurodivergence, especially to young children, and the fact that this book showcases a young girl with ADHD when so often the story we see is of a young boy is so valuable. However, I was disappointed by some of the messaging of the book, particularly the idea that a disability makes a child inherently "special." This is just my opinion as a disabled person, but I find that to be a really insidious way of looking at diversity and I worry about teaching that language to children. I was also underwhelmed by the formatting of the book, which felt like it had been done on Microsoft Word.

The illustrations in the book are gorgeous though, with a beautiful mix pen and watercolor in a slightly quirky style.

Thanks to NetGalley and Lulu Press for the ARC.

ADHD and Me is a book told through the voice of a child, and that celebrates neurodiversity. We follow eight-year-old Malory as she learns to express herself through art with the help of a wonderful teacher and learns to navigate life with the gentle guidance of her parents.

The illustration by Leonie Cheetham was so beautiful, and I loved the whole aesthetic of the book. However, words cannot express how wonderful, authentic, and touching Malory's story was. With every word, I could see my 9-year-old son. ADHD and Me is eerily accurate in representing his struggles, and I love that there's a book out there to which he can relate. I cannot wait to show him this book and buy a copy for my classroom!

The author's dedication touched me: "For mom, who helped me when times were rough and believed me when others didn't."

As the parent of a neurodiverse child, I deeply related to it; my heart still breaks every time his soul is crushed, and he is punished for things he can't control in the school environment.

His school experience is what led me to change careers and become an Early Childhood Educator. I believe in being the change you want to see, so I chose to get into the field because I noticed such a huge need for reform. Most times, neurodiverse children do not get the help they need and early on get "labels." I have noticed a considerable increase in anxiety, depression, and mental disorders due to that.

I love this book so much and feel that every classroom should have it. At the very least, I hope educators who read it take it upon themselves to examine their practice and seek more up-to-date, inclusive practice personal development courses. The children will benefit from it.

Also, I recommend this book to parents of neurodiverse children; I find children must see themselves represented in a positive, empowering way in their lives, homes, and classrooms. Books are the best way to do it, and they are great conversation starters!

Disclaimer: I first read it as an ARC. In exchange for an honest review, I am thankful to Chelsea Radojcic-DiCicco, Lulu Press and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of ADHD and Me.
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What a beautiful book! I Even without a diagnosis, it might help some children recognise themselves and understand some of their difficulties.

I liked how it talked about what Malory found difficult and that it was natural for her. This shows my kid that emtions are real for everyone. It showed positive role models nd explain stuff that helped. The book acknowledges that life is difficult for children with ADHD and the adults around them. These conversations need to take place to remove the stigma of this condition.

What a beautiful book! I read this with my 6 year old daughter, who has ADHD. She really enjoyed it also. We both loved the illustrations too!