Product Description

When first published in 1989, "Shelley, the Hyperactive Turtle" was one of the first children's books about AD/HD. Ever since, it has been a favourite among children, families, teachers, and therapists who all seem to enjoy the antics of this impulsive, wiggly, and mischievous turtle. This is a new second edition which features an updated storyline, and some adorable new illustrations. The cover is new as well, showing Shelley atop his skateboard. The story follows Shelley through some bumpy times at school, on the bus, and with other kids. His worried mother takes him to the doctor, where she and Shelley answer a lot of questions about his behaviour, and he plays with puzzles and blocks - activities that a child would typically experience during an AD/HD evaluation. After Shelley is diagnosed, the doctor recommends therapy and medication to help control his AD/HD. "Shelley, the Hyperactive Turtle" continues to be a popular, reassuring story for young children who are going through the diagnostic process or who are having problems behaving at school or making friends because of AD/HD. It is for ages 3 to 7 years.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #118971 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-01
• Released on: 2006-02-01
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .26" h x 7.42" w x 7.74" l, .54 pounds
• Binding: Library Binding
• 20 pages

NewsLine (Federation for Children with Special Needs), Spring/Summer 2006
"Shelley's story helps children and adults recognize and better understand the behaviors that are characteristic of ADHD."

From the Publisher
A review... "If you have wanted to explain to your ADHD child what hyperactivity is all about, but didn't know where to begin, Shelley, the Hyperactive Turtle is a good place to start. Deborah Moss combines understandable text with colorful illustrations to describe the woes of Shelley, a young hyperactive turtle who gets in trouble on the school bus, in the classroom and everywhere. His parents finally take him to the doctor who examines him, explains to him that he is hyperactive and prescribes medicine and counseling to help him. Shelley ends up happier and healthier with a better understanding of himself and improved self-esteem.

Shelley, the Hyperactive Turtle seems to be just what parents need to explain ADHD to their preschool or primary grade youngster. Whether parents read the story to their child, or whether it is enjoyed by the child alone, Shelley has a lot to offer." --The CHADDer Box, January 1990

About the Author
Deborah Moss was inspired to write Shelley, the Hyperactive Turtle from personal experience. When her son Ryan was diagnosed with AD/HD at age six in the late 1980's, a search for a children?s book to explain the disorder to him turned up nothing. After writing the story of Shelley and discovering how much it helped Ryan, she decided to get it published. Ryan is now twenty-five and doing great! The author lives in Springdale, Arkansas.

Carol Schwartz is an award-winning illustrator of 37 books for children. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband.