"A useful and likable story that will surely help children and turtles with ADHD feel more comfortable in their own skin--or shells, whatever the case may be!"
-Contemporary Pediatrics, April 1, 2007

"When this sweet children's story about a hyperactive turtle named Shelley was originally published in 1989, it was one of the first books about ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). The turtle, with its characteristic slow, steady ways, is a wonderful foil for describing the wiggly, impulsive behaviors associated with ADHD. Children will readily be able to identify with how 'jumpy and wiggly' Shelley always feels, how hard it is for him to stay in his seat at school, his feelings of being bad because he can't pay attention, and how he just wants to crawl into his shell.

In 2006, Shelley's story is just as endearing. To ensure the story remains relevant, Woodbine has published a second edition with some new illustrations and updated information about the diagnostic testing and treatment options for children with ADHD. Shelley's story helps children and adults recognize and better understand the behaviors that are characteristic of ADHD. It also encourages parents to get their children the help they need to feel better about themselves and be better able to function at home, in school, and with groups of friends."
-NewsLine (Federation for Children with Special Needs), Spring/Summer 2006

"The positive illustrations and the text will help a child with AD/HD understand that some children have more trouble being quiet and still but that their parents, doctor and teachers want to help Shelley feel better. Taking medication and talking to a therapist are mentioned in the text. The last page of the book shows happy Shelly and the important message that Shelley?s parents and friends love him. I would recommend this book to consumer health libraries, especially those in a pediatric setting."
-CAPHIS Consumer Connections

"Vivid, playful illustrations and easy-to-understand terminology make Shelley, the Hyperactive Turtle a useful tool in demystifying ADHD from the point of diagnosis to treatment."
-Exceptional Family, Summer 2007