Sam Goldstein - Some Kids Just Cant Sit Still!

Some Kids Just Cant Sit Still! Story copyright 2009 by Sam Goldstein Illustrations copyright 2009 by Allie DeSisto All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Published by Specialty Press, Inc. 300 Northwest 70th Ave. Plantation, FL 33317 For information about our books, including a complete catalog, please write to us, call 1-800-233-9273 or visit us on the Internet at www.addwarehouse.com ISBN-13: 978-1-886941-73-1 ISBN-10: 1-886941-73-4 Printed in China This book is dedicated to my friends Ian and Tanner and children everywhere.

Out on the playground They want to play. But with just one game or friend Its so hard to stay. No one else really cares Its no bother they chat. But they just wont play With someone like that. With homework they promise, To sit and be neat. But homework is boring, Its just no fun. But homework is boring, Its just no fun.

They would rather be playing Out in the sun. At dinner theyre late, Sloppy or slow. A drink is spilled And dad yells, oh no! They dont mean to do it, They promise once more. But no one believes them, Theyve promised before. They get into things That arent their own. Stay out of my room, Get out of my stuff! Big brother yells, Ive had more than enough! Every once in a while They get angry too. Stay out of my room, Get out of my stuff! Big brother yells, Ive had more than enough! Every once in a while They get angry too.

Then they just refuse When it feels too hard to do. Mom says take a bath, Clean your room, do it now! But oh no they dont want to, So they tell her and how. Late at night in their beds They feel sad and cry. They dont look for trouble, They really do try! Problems, problems, problems Wherever they go. Does this story sound Like someone you know? Do you fidget and flop, Cant sit still in one place? Is your mind running quickly On a long distance race? Do you just have to talk When teachers say no? Do you start lots of things And finish them slow? Do you need things exciting To keep your mind in one place? Do you move without thinking On an endless fun chase? If this describes you, Please dont be sad. Other kids have this problem too.

Youre not ill, sick or bad. Youve got a condition As some people do. Its called ADHD, And its part of you. It means that you need Life to be fast and exciting. You want to sit still But getting up is oh so inviting. A visit to the doctor, He says youre not sick.

But there are things we can do That will help you real quick. Your brains a bit different, It works much too fast. You act without thinking. Sitting calmly doesnt last. You rush through your work, Taking tests seems so easy. You know what to do, But dont do what you know. You know what to do, But dont do what you know.

The good news is We can help you be happy and grow! Your mom and dad Place a chart by the phone. To help you learn habits And do things on your own. Brush your teeth, comb your hair, Come to dinner on time. No more yelling or fighting, Now things will be fine. The doctor may tell you, Take this pill every day. It wont change who you are, But may help in more than one way.

These things will help you stay calm. Your work will get done. Youll sit still and focus And have more time for fun. You can stop, look and listen, Have a plan when you play. Finish all of your school work And succeed every day. You wake up with a smile, Now you can cope. You wake up with a smile, Now you can cope.