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Love me, Love my ADHD by Chrissie Davies – a review – #readilearn

Today it is my pleasure to review a beautiful new picture book Love ME, Love my ADHD written by Chrissie Davies, illustrated by Trish Burton and published by Chaos to Calm Consultancy. This post is part of a Books on Tour promotion.

About Love ME, Love my ADHD ­– the blurb

For ages 5 – 12

ADHD kids are pretty amazing! They have a special way of thinking that’s different from their neurotypical friends, which can sometimes make them feel like they don’t fit in. But don’t worry; with the right support from family, friends, and peers, ADHD kids can do incredible things!

Welcome to the world of Clancy and Tully – they see the world a little differently and in the most amazing ways!

Love Me, Love My ADHD is a heartwarming book that shines a light on the world of children (and families) living with ADHD.

Focusing on the strengths and challenges that come with being an ADHDer, this book emphasises that ADHD is not a one-size-fits-all experience and that no two ADHDers are the same.

Even on their hardest days, our ADHDers have something valuable to offer, and we should always celebrate our differences. Now you can spend a day in the life of these kids and see how their family, friends, and peers support them to achieve their best.

Written by child behaviour expert Chrissie Davies and illustrated by Trish Burton, Love ME, Love My ADHD encourages families, educators, and, most importantly, children to understand this complex neurotype and how it presents itself in the human brain.

Includes strategies and resources for parents, caregivers, and teachers.

About author Chrissie Davies

Chrissie Davies is a child behaviour expert, trauma informed educator, consultant, writer, guest speaker, loving mama of two, and passionate advocate for understanding neurodivergent children. She is committed to empowering and supporting families to live their life with radical acceptance, curiosity, playfulness and a bucket load of love. She lives with her husband and young family on the Surf Coast of Victoria.

Chrissie can be found at her website: https://www.chaostocalmconsultancy.com/ and on social media at Facebook Instagram. 

About illustrator Trish Burton

Trish Burton is a Melbourne based artist, illustrator and educator with a dedication to inspiring creativity in others and creating artworks and illustrations that captivate audiences and set brands apart. She skillfully manages to add a little piece of her magnetic personality to all she creates through her love of pattern and colour. Trish is an Artist, Illustrator, Educator and lover of everything creative!

Trish can be found at her website: https://www.trishburton.com.au/ and on social media on Instagram.

What I like about Love ME, Love my ADHD

The vibrant colours and energetic illustrations are immediately captivating, and the opening text invites us to enter to find out about the world of ADHDers, telling us it may not be what we expect.

Continue reading: Love me, Love my ADHD by Chrissie Davies – a review – readilearn

Comments

22 responses to “Love me, Love my ADHD by Chrissie Davies – a review – #readilearn”

  1. Miriam Hurdle Avatar

    Thank you for introducing this valuable book, Norah! I love the idea of bringing out the positive side of ADHDers. Our schools are mainstream schools. Teachers encourage the students to accept and praise the students who may be different. After all, that’s the world we live in.
    I love the bright and colorful book cover. Congratulations, Chrissie and Trish.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      It is a lovely book, Miriam, with important messages. I’m pleased your schools accept those who may be different. We really need to.

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      1. Miriam Hurdle Avatar

        Exactly, Norah! Schools should be like a miniature world.

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        1. Norah Avatar

          Indeed they should, Miriam.

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  2. Annika Perry Avatar

    Norah, what a terrific book that brings out the light and positive aspects of ADHD. Often seen only negatively this book will become an important part of many educators’ books. I can see many more of these books being created and about time too!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      It is a wonderful book, Annika. There is certainly room for it and others like it on the bookshelves.

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  3. dgkaye Avatar

    This book is a beautiful collaboration with Chrissie and Trish. These types of books are wonderful awareness. ❤

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    1. Norah Avatar

      They are very important, Debby. ‘We’ really need to develop our understanding and empathy.

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      1. dgkaye Avatar

        I absolutely agree Norah. ❤

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  4. petespringerauthor Avatar
    petespringerauthor

    Educators/research has made significant progress with ADHD and how to help children with it to allow children to be more successful.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I agree, Pete. It is great to now have a much better understanding of children with ADHD and their needs.

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  5. robinettercleave Avatar

    Oh my gosh – this book sounds fabulous!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      It is great, Robin. It sure helps with understanding ADHD.

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  6. Darlene Avatar

    I wish this book had been out when my grandson was young. Looks amazing.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I wish it had been out when I was teaching, Darlene. I think it is a very useful book with great information told with honesty and sensitivity.

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  7. robbiesinspiration Avatar

    Hi Norah, this sounds very interesting and relevant in our modern society.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      It is for sure, Robbie. It’s written with sensitivity and honesty. I wish I’d had it when I was teaching. We had children with ADHD in our classes, but not much was known about it.

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      1. robbiesinspiration Avatar

        Agreed, I’d never heard of it when I was young.

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        1. Norah Avatar

          Nor I. I think the first I heard of it as a teacher was in the mid-1990s.

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