Overview

The Distraction Monster is here to do what he does best! Ollie's distraction monster brings him plenty of new ideas and adventures-like flying on the back of his dragon drawing to saving the passengers of a make-believe train-but he also takes Ollie's attention away from his chores, and Ollie has to clean his room before going to family dinner at the Pasta Palace. How can he get anything done with the Distraction Monster making things even messier than before? Join Ollie as he learns to work with his distraction monster to have adventures while still completing tasks in this fun-filled story about managing ADHD.

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""A beautifully crafted children's book for young readers who will learn they can use their distracted minds to be productive--and playful! So fun, heartfelt, and helpful."" --Chris Christian, Artist, Songwriter, Producer of Four Grammy-Awarded Albums, Winner of Five Dove Awards, and Executive Producer of ACE Award-Winning PBS Children's Television Series Gerbert ""Ryan K. Woodall's playful book, The Distraction Monster, takes on the very beast that follows me still. I might not have had a career without my own distraction monster! They're not all bad, but you have to learn how to tame them, and Woodall shows young readers how it's done.""--Todd Lockwood, New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Dungeons & Dragons Artist, and Creator of The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Holiday Fantasy ""As someone with their own distraction monster, this super fun book is great for kids to see how having a distraction monster can actually be a superpower. In fact, my distraction monster is the reason I have been able to write so many books--and keep my room clean! "" --Adam Wallace, #1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the How to Catch series ""The Distraction Monster is a delightful and engaging story to teach young children that becoming aware of how our challenges interfere with achieving our goals allows for us to better manage our prickly behaviors and emotions, resulting in gaining agency and control--critical for success in learning and life."" --Dr. Donna Housman, Ed. D, Child Developmental Psychologist, Founder of Housman Institute, and Award-Winning Author of the ECSELent Adventures Series

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Ryan K. Woodall is a Dallas-based author specializing in children's books. Ryan entered the world of television during his college years at Baylor University. With a background in children's entertainment, he brings his experience from television to his writing, creating stories that resonate with young readers. His debut book, The Distraction Monster, features Ollie, a character he also brings to life in puppet shows aimed at teaching kids about God's love. Ryan shares these performances both at church events and on his streaming platform, www.FaithChannel.com. His work focuses on engaging children through both storytelling and interactive learning. Residing in Dallas with his wife and three boys, Ryan draws inspiration from his family life and community involvement, infusing his work with a deep sense of purpose and connection. His projects reflect a seamless blend of artistic innovation and spiritual engagement, resonating with audiences both in print and on screen. Stevie Mahardhika was born in Indonesia not knowing he would be an artist. Until one day his very own distraction monster appeared nudging him to draw whenever he could. Especially during school and homework time, the time it visited him most. Later on, he flew to study Graphic Design in New Zealand where he now resides. And it seems like his monster also hitchhiked with him, hidden in his bag deep inside his pencil case. While originally he got into drawing from consuming mangas and video games, in the end, he found love in reading picture books and children's literature. He has illustrated children's books for many years and enjoys bringing to life fun animal characters doing silly stuff. Lately, some monsters can also be spotted making mischief in his sketchbooks.

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