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My Distraction Troll Won't Let Me Focus!

with Lucia Dercalikova (Illustrator)

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Pub Date Jul 14 2026 | Archive Date Oct 28 2026


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Description

Hannah wants to enjoy her day—but her thoughts keep drifting away!

Meet the distraction troll, a sneaky little rascal who loves to pull Hannah’s attention in every direction. Whether she’s trying to finish homework, listen in class, or just stay on task, the troll is always there to distract her. But help is on the way! With the guidance of Clarissa Sharp the fairy, Hannah learns clever, psychologist-backed strategies to stay focused, organized, and in control.

Whether your child struggles with staying focused or just wants to understand how their brain works, My Distraction Troll Won't Let Me Focus is a fun, friendly guide to keeping distractions in check—and rascals under control!

  • Relatable and Fun – Turns everyday struggles with distraction into playful characters kids can understand and talk about.
  • Psychologist-Backed Tips – Offers practical, expert-approved tools to help kids improve focus, manage time, and avoid careless mistakes.
  • Empowering and Inclusive – Encourages kids to take charge of their attention with confidence and simple, effective strategies.
  • Part of the Beloved Keep Your Rascals Under Control Series – Helping kids tackle big feelings and tricky habits through humor, storytelling, and science.


For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books to nonfiction and fairy tales.

Hannah wants to enjoy her day—but her thoughts keep drifting away!

Meet the distraction troll, a sneaky little rascal who loves to pull Hannah’s attention in every direction. Whether she’s trying to...


A Note From the Publisher

Relatable and Fun – Turns everyday struggles with distraction into playful characters kids can understand and talk about.
Psychologist-Backed Tips – Offers practical, expert-approved tools to help kids improve focus, manage time, and avoid careless mistakes.
Empowering and Inclusive – Encourages kids to take charge of their attention with confidence and simple, effective strategies.
Part of the Beloved Keep Your Rascals Under Control Series – Helping kids tackle big feelings and tricky habits through humor, storytelling, and science.

Relatable and Fun – Turns everyday struggles with distraction into playful characters kids can understand and talk about.
Psychologist-Backed Tips – Offers practical, expert-approved tools to help...


Advance Praise

"A comprehensive and compassionate resource for navigating focus-related challenges, this is an essential purchase for school counselors and primary educators looking to bolster their SEL collections." —Heidi Dechief, School Library Journal

"Haraštová includes plenty of other useful, well-explained suggestions: organizing tasks into steps and doing the dull ones first, taking breaks, accepting help, confiding in adults, and practicing self-care. Derčalíková’s amusing, colorful illustrations are attention-grabbing, and the addition of new tactics and strategies will expand the audience for the series. Fun and practical." —Kirkus Reviews

"A comprehensive and compassionate resource for navigating focus-related challenges, this is an essential purchase for school counselors and primary educators looking to bolster their SEL...


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  • Book video available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd1mTkYKMQA
  • Outreach to major trade publications for review consideration
  • Edelweiss DRC
  • Outreach to bloggers and other relevant websites
  • Submission to relevant lists and review centers for inclusion and review...

Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9788000078342
PRICE $16.95 (USD)
PAGES 32

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BISAC Codes

JUV015010 JUVENILE FICTION / Health & Daily Living / Daily Activities
JUV039050 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
JUV039140 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance