You, Me & ADHD

Name: You, Me & ADHD
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241824870
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A Positive Guide to Understanding Your Brilliant Brain

By Sam Thompson

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Practical advice in a very easy to understand way - Lorraine This is the book I wish I’d have read as a child. And to be honest, I wish my parents had as well. I only found out that I had ADHD when I was 30... Read More

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Practical advice in a very easy to understand way - Lorraine

This is the book I wish I’d have read as a child. And to be honest, I wish my parents had as well.

I only found out that I had ADHD when I was 30 years old, but my life has always felt like a bit of a rollercoaster. Sometimes, I get distracted during conversations and forget to listen. I often start new tasks before finishing the old ones. I’ve been known to lose my temper when things feel overwhelming. And once or twice I even cried into my textbooks at school when it all got too much.

But guess what? I’ve also discovered that ADHD can be my superpower! I’ve found things I love and become super passionate about them. I’ve worked hard to be the best I can be at what I enjoy. And now I know that ADHD isn’t a bad thing – in fact, I wouldn’t be me without it!

Packed with:

Funny stories and honest insights into the challenges of ADHD, and the positive bits too
Tips and activities for managing and embracing ADHD
Advice for parents and carers on how to support children in their ADHD journey

This funny, heartwarming and hopeful book is the perfect reminder that ADHD is nothing to be ashamed of. Having a difference is something to celebrate!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241824870

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 240

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Happiness & Mental Health Health & Wellness Penguin Books Sam Thompson Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Sam Thompson is a former Made In Chelsea star and is now a recognised British television personality and radio presenter and podcaster. Sam won ITV’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2023 when the British public fell in love with his positive, energic personality. He has since gone on to many other broadcast opportunities including becoming part of the ITV This Morning presenting team and most recently has taken part in projects including ITV’s Celebrity Sabotage and Channel 4’s The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.

2023 saw Sam release his debut E4 documentary, Sam Thompson: Is This ADHD? which explored his journey with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Being proud of his neurodiversity [ADHD and Autism], Sam became an Ambassador of ADHD UK in 2024. Sam spoke at the 2025 ADHD International Conference and is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the cause.

Sam is also Ambassador for The King’s Trust and is passionate about supporting young people in the UK and beyond. As part of his role with the charity, he personally met HRH King Charles at Buckingham Palace in June 2025.

His first adult book that he co-authored with his fellow broadcaster and best friend Pete Wicks, Staying Relevant, was a Sunday Times bestseller. You, Me & ADHD is Sam’s first children’s book.

He lives in London and is also the proud owner of two cats, Albus and Cedric.

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