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Shelley, the Hyperactive Turtle (Special Needs Collection) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Carol Schwartz (Illustrator) "Shelley was a shiny green and black turtle..." (more)

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"(T)he author provides clear information about both the physical and emotional aspects (of having a disability) in a reassuring, positive tone..." - ALA Booklist. "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.

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Shelley the turtle has a very hard time sitting still, even for short periods of time. During a visit to the doctor, Shelley learns that he is hyperactive, and that he can take medicine every day to control his wiggly feeling. With help from his doctor and love from his family, Shelley feels much better about himself.

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Product Details

Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 20 pages
Publisher: Woodbine House (November 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 093314931X
ISBN-13: 978-0933149311
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.7 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #938,262 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The ADHD Book: Answers to Parents' Most Pressing Questions by Beth Ann Hill on page 68, and Back Matter
The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Children With Special Needs, a Guide for Parents and Teachers by Sue; Ph.D. Schwartz on page 165, and page 192
Sourcebook for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder, Second Edition: A Management Guide for Early Childhood Professionals and Parents by Clare B. Jones on page 166, and page 179
You Can't Make Me!: From Chaos to Cooperation in the Elementary Classroom by Sylvia Rockwell on page 198
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Recognition, Reality and Resolution by G.D. Kewley in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for explaining ADHD to siblings or ADHD child, April 2, 1998

By	J. Brock-Barraza (turtle2x2@prodigy.net) (Santa Cruz, CA) - See all my reviews

Being a parent of an ADHD child can be difficult. Sometimes it is almost impossible to put into the right words what is going on with your child. This is even more difficult when explaining it to children. Shelley is a wonderful character created by Ms. Moss and charmingly animated by Ms. Schwartz. It puts the explanation of ADD/ADHD within the grasp of young children. It also allows for open discussion with them on a simple level. This particular book is staying in my children's library and I recommend to other parents who have ADHD children.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must For Children With ADHD, November 23, 2000

By	Christy Riddell (Oak Hill, WV USA) - See all my reviews

This book was valuable to me in two aspects. Both as a student and as a mother. I recently received my BS in Psychology. My core study was in childhood ADHD. This book helped me to understand the disorder from the child's standpoint. I also found it helpful it as a mother. My 6-year-old son was diagnosed with ADHD two years ago. The first time we read the book together, he looked at me with tears in his eyes and said "Mommy, that's me!" I would recommend this book to anyone who has a small child with this disorder. With my son's permission, I shared the book with his kindergarten class and it helped them to understand him a little better. My son loves this book. It assures him that he is not bad or strange. . . just a little more "wiggly and jumpy," as Ms. Moss put it, than other children.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very appropriate book that describes ADHD, January 12, 2001

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I loved this book and so did my children who all have ADHD. It was extremely helpful. My children were so relieved to find out that they were not alone in their feelings, and that their was someone out there who they could relate to. They love this book and it has generated many questions from them. This book is appropriate for many ages. I gave itto my children's teachers, who requested a book that was appropriatefor the classroom and once they read it, they wanted to order theirown copy. It is child friendly ad very well illustrated. It is gentlenatured and informative. It allows your child to actually understandwhat is going on with them. This is a good book, that your child willask you to read it again and again.

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