Books About Adhd

The Best Adhd Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about adhd? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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It's the End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Adhd

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1998

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

By Jack Gantos · Book #1 in the Joey Pigza series

A boy's wild impulses threaten to derail his future.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (1998)

176 pages· 35,658 words· Est. 4 hour read

3.8 Goodreads · 17,077 ratings

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Summary: Joey Pigza struggles with hyperactivity and impulsive decisions, like swallowing keys and running with scissors. His 'dud meds' fail to control his mood swings, landing him in a special-ed program. Determined not to fall through the cracks, Joey faces the challenge of navigating a world that doesn't understand him. Can he find a way to harness his energy and stay on track?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2026

Feeling Like an ADHD Alien

By Pina Varnel

A girl who always feels out of step learns how her brain really works.

336 pages

4.7 Goodreads · 139 ratings

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Summary: Kiki has always felt different: she loses track of time, daydreams when she should be listening, questions every rule and feels her emotions more strongly than her friends. Through trial and plenty of error she learns she has ADHD, and finds ways to work with her brain. A candid, comforting graphic novel.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

The No Brainer's Guide to Decomposition

By Adrianna Cuevas

Frani battles rising undead at her dad's body farm, confronting her ADHD and a growing zombie threat.

256 pages· 50,655 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 345 ratings

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Summary: Frani Gonzalez isn't afraid of the body farm her dad runs, but when a zombie grabs her ankle, everything changes. With her ADHD and an imaginary spider named Arañita complicating her thoughts, Frani must navigate a growing undead threat. As more zombies rise, she must rely on new friendships and her unique mind to uncover the mystery before the body farm is overrun. Can Frani embrace her true self and stop the undead in time?

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008

It's Hard to Be a Verb!

By Julia Cook, Carrie Hartman (Illustrator) · National Center for Youth Issues series

A restless boy learns to control his impulses with his mom's help.

32 pages· 1,174 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

4.4 Goodreads · 230 ratings

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Summary: Louis can't sit still, his body always in motion at the wrong times. His mom steps in with creative techniques to help him focus and manage his energy. Can Louis learn to control his inner verb and find peace in stillness? Discover the journey of a boy navigating the challenges of ADHD with a little help from his mom's inventive solutions. This story offers hope and practical advice for anyone struggling with attention and impulse control, making it a valuable resource for families and educators alike.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2022

Button Pusher

By Tyler Page · Book #1 in the Button Pusher series

A boy's struggle with ADHD leads to unexpected challenges and self-discovery.

256 pages· 17,382 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 1,467 ratings

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Summary: Tyler's world is a whirlwind of creativity and chaos. Diagnosed with ADHD, he battles to control impulses that others see as troublemaking. From cutting bus seats to hanging out of windows, his actions bewilder adults. Yet, Tyler is a talented artist, excelling when he can focus. As he navigates the complexities of his mind, Tyler's journey reveals the raw truth of growing up with ADHD. Can he find a way to harness his unique brain and thrive? Discover a story of resilience and understanding, where every challenge is a step toward self-discovery.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2019

Each Tiny Spark

By Pablo Cartaya

A daughter seeks to reconnect with her distant father amidst community turmoil.

Schneider Family Book Honor (2020)

352 pages· 55,264 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 970 ratings

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Summary: Emilia Torres struggles to reconnect with her father, who returns from deployment distant and absorbed in restoring an old car. As she learns welding, glimpses of her old dad emerge. Meanwhile, her community faces unrest, with her best friend Gus caught in the middle. Can Emilia mend her family and navigate the challenges around her?

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2025

Absolutely Everything

By Damian Alexander

Sixth grade chaos and change challenge Marcella's focus and friendships.

216 pages

3.9 Goodreads · 371 ratings

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Summary: Marcella's sixth-grade life spirals into chaos as she juggles forgotten homework, shifting friendships, and a potential move. With ADHD adding to the whirlwind, can she find her footing amidst the turmoil? This graphic novel explores the humor and heartache of growing up while staying true to oneself.

Chapter Book · 2018

Lights, Camera, Disaster

By Erin Dionne

A movie-loving eighth grader with ADHD and anxiety finds real life won't follow her script.

260 pages· 48,330 words

3.7 Goodreads · 305 ratings

Paperback

Summary: Eighth-grader Hester Greene has ADHD and anxiety, and she feels most herself behind a movie camera, where she can plan every shot. Off camera, school, family and friends are far harder to direct.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

It's the End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit

By Justin A. Reynolds

Five kids face an unexpected apocalypse, discovering they're the last ones left. What happened to everyone else?

304 pages· 50,661 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

3.4 Goodreads · 1,100 ratings

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Summary: Eddie's plan to avoid laundry backfires when a power outage leaves him stranded in swim trunks. Exploring the empty neighborhood, he joins other kids—Xavier, Sonia, Trey, and Sage. As they search for answers, they realize their families are gone, and they might be the only people left. Can they uncover the mystery of their deserted world before it's too late?

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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2009

Miss Little's Gift

By Douglas Wood, Jim Burke (Illustrator)

A restless second grader who hates reading meets a teacher who will not give up.

32 pages· 1,315 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

4.1 Goodreads · 65 ratings

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Summary: Douglas is the youngest and smallest in his second-grade class, and reading is hard for him; he can't sit still and would rather throw a football. His teacher, Miss Little, keeps him after class day after day to sound out words, until a book whose pictures remind him of his family's summer lake finally opens reading up for him. The author's true story of growing up with ADHD.

Ages 9–12Middle Grade Book Club