ADHD Books for Kids To Teens
As the mom of a kid with ADHD, the first thing I did when we found out was look for ADHD books I could read with my kiddo.
There are loads of way to talk to your child about ADHD, but these books helped (and continue to help) him understand his Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.
Be sure to read more of our informative parenting posts about ADHD!
You can find these ADHD books for kids at your local library or purchase through the affiliate links provided for your convenience.

Books about Attention Deficit Disorder for Kids
To make this easier, I’m breaking down this reading list into to sections:
(1) picture books for younger kids and
(2) chapter books as well as self-help books for older kids from upper elementary on.

For more reading ideas, visit our extensive list of childrens books for kids!
And if you’re not sure what ADHD is, learn more about it!
ADHD Books to Read with Children
Based on the author's personal experience with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, "Hi, It's Me" shares the thoughts, feelings, emotions, and experiences of a child dealing with the many challenges of ADHD.
My friend Robby has a disability called ADHD. But that doesn’t matter to us.
We play basketball, tell jokes, go canoeing, and help each other with our homework. I’m glad Robby is my friend!
A positive resource for anyone dealing with ADHD or challenged by someone who has ADHD.
Louis' mom comes to the rescue by teaching him techniques to help keep his inner itching, twitching and jumping to be a verb in check.
What if your dragon is diagnosed with ADHD? What if he is worried, scared and wonders what is wrong with him? What should you do?
You help him understand ADHD! You teach him ADHD is not a “defect” and with the right attitude and help, it can be his asset!
Charming color photographs of dogs bring to life familiar ADHD characteristics such as being restless and excitable, getting easily distracted, and acting on impulse.
It combines humor with understanding to reflect the difficulties and joys of raising a child with ADHD and celebrates what it means to be considered 'different'.
ADD / ADHD? Creative Thinking? Mover and Shaker? David doesn't know how he ends up in such situations. At the time, it just seems like a great idea.
His teacher, Mrs. Gorski, has had about enough; he can tell by the way her voice changes when she speaks to him.
This time, he believes that he has come up with the best idea yet. The perfect plan to make everything better.
We've all heard that Big Question. It's easier to answer for some of us than others.
And once Nicole's dad asks, "What did you learn in school today?" She struggles to remember.
ADHD Books for Older Kids (Early Elementary and Up)
Picture books are great but if you have an older kiddo, you're going to want to check out these ADHD books for older children -- from early elementary where they're reading chapter books on up to teens.
Packed with practical tips, know-how, and fun, this friendly workbook just for kids with ADHD has solutions for every situation.
In kid-friendly language and a format that welcomes reluctant and easily distracted readers, this book helps kids know they’re not alone and offers practical strategies for taking care of oneself, modifying behavior, enjoying school, having fun, and dealing with doctors, counselors, and medication.
The ADHD Workbook for Kids offers a simple way to help children with ADHD learn these critical skills in just ten minutes a day.
This workbook includes more than forty activities for kids developed by child psychologist Lawrence Shapiro that can help your child with ADHD handle everyday tasks, make friends, and build self-esteem while he or she learns to overcome the most challenging aspects of the disorder.
In The ADHD Workbook for Teens, you'll learn simple skills you can use to confidently handle school, make and keep friends, and organize and finish every project you start.
This workbook helps you find out who you really are through a series of exercises and worksheets that focus on identifying your strengths and interests.
Get focused, the mindful way! In Mindfulness for Teens with ADHD, a clinical social worker offers powerful skills based in mindfulness and neuroscience to help you succeed in all areas of life—at home, in school, with friends, and beyond!

Where can I order these books and how much? For all of them?
All of the books have Amazon links – just click on the book title or the book cover graphic.