PheNature book guides

ADHD books for children in the UK

Choose an ADHD story or journal around the conversation you want to have: understanding a different brain, friendship, big feelings or preparing for high school. Explore books by Lisa Birkett with digital and Amazon editions where listed.

Choose the conversation before the format

A story can give a child a character to talk about; a journal offers space to write or draw about their own experiences. PheNature’s collection includes both. Some books discuss ADHD directly, while Phoenix the Cat’s feelings stories are written for a wider audience. The comparison below makes that distinction clear.

Which book fits your child?

Start with the situation you want to talk about, then choose a format on the book’s own page.

Compare PheNature books by situation, reader and available format
What you are looking forBook and readerAvailable formats
A story that discusses ADHD, friendship and feeling differentFinn the Phoenix: Learning to RiseChildren and familiesPDF · £5.00 · Amazon edition
A guided journal for feelings, senses, strengths and support needsPheRISE: My Amazing Different Brain Child JournalAges 7–12PDF · £5.00 · Paperback
A shared story about overwhelming feelings for a younger readerPhoenix the Cat and the Big Feeling StormAges 4–7PDF · £5.00
Preparing for high school with ADHD, autism or sensory differencesPheRISE: Starting High School With a Different BrainAges 10–13PDF · £5.00 · Paperback

Listed prices are for PheNature digital downloads. Amazon sets the price shown on its own listing. PDF downloads are files to read or print yourself, not a posted book.

Using an ADHD-friendly book at home or school

  1. Choose a comfortable moment and offer a short reading session rather than setting a target number of pages.
  2. Use the character’s experience as a starting point. Your child does not have to share a personal experience.
  3. Keep any useful words or drawings to return to, and share support needs with school if your child wants help doing so.

A child can listen, point, draw, talk or simply enjoy the story. There is no need to finish it in one sitting or answer every question.

Questions before you choose

Which of these books is about ADHD itself?

Finn the Phoenix: Learning to Rise explores ADHD, attention, friendship and strengths. My Amazing Different Brain Child Journal explores feelings and sensory experiences. The Phoenix the Cat stories focus on everyday situations and feelings rather than explaining a diagnosis.

Does my child need an ADHD diagnosis to use them?

No. Choose according to their interests, reading preferences and the topic you want to explore. The journals and stories are educational resources and do not assess whether a child has ADHD.

Are these printed books or downloads?

The table shows the formats linked for each title. Payhip supplies the listed digital file. Where an Amazon link is available, open it to check the edition, current price and delivery options before ordering.

Is the child journal the same as the teen journal?

No. My Amazing Different Brain Child Journal is listed for ages 7–12. The separate teen journal page explains what is being developed for older readers; it should not be treated as an available child-journal edition.

Keep exploring

These are stories and educational resources for shared reading. They do not diagnose a condition or replace individual support from a school or healthcare professional.