Discover the world through her eyes in a story that celebrates how different people can experience the world differently.
A story for curious minds
An illustrated book for ages 4–8
About the book
She’s too busy chasing butterflies, watching beetles do flips, and listening to birdsong sparkle through the trees.
When her class sets off to find the rare Dragon Fruit, Daisy’s wandering attention gets her into trouble–again. But what happens when the one dinosaur who always loses focus finds something nobody else could?
A warm, funny adventure about seeing the world differently–and why that’s a wonderful thing.
Explore Daisy’s world together!
“I am focused,” Daisy said.
“Just on different things.”
The Wonderfully Wired Series
The Diplodocus Who Couldn’t Focus is part of The Wonderfully Wired Series – books that celebrate the different ways we all think, feel and grow.
This story gently explores attention differences – how some children find it hard to stay focused in busy, sensory-rich environments. Daisy’s journey shows that noticing details others miss can be a strength, not a flaw. While she struggles to follow instructions like her classmates, her unique way of seeing the world helps her spot things no one else does – which ultimately saves the day.
Many children – especially those who are neurodivergent, such as children with ADHD or autism – may relate to Daisy’s distraction, daydreaming, or difficulty filtering sounds and sights. These behaviours are not ‘bad’. They are part of how some brains are wired.
This book encourages readers to:
Embrace different thinking styles
Recognise the strengths in curiosity and observation
Show kindness and understanding to friends who experience the world differently
We hope this story creates conversations about how we all learn, play and pay attention in our own way.
Paul is a parent and not a palaeontologist.
As an entrepreneur based in Teddington (UK), his day job centres on marketing and positioning. But as a father, he is a dedicated neurodiversity advocate.
When his son was identified as autistic, Paul found himself navigating a world that was short on accessible, genuine resources–and even shorter on stories that reflected his child’s experience back to him with warmth and without judgement.
That journey became the inspiration for The Wonderfully Wired Series: a collection of books designed to celebrate the different ways we think and feel.
The Diplodocus Who Couldn’t Focus is his debut picture book.
Paul has raised money and awareness for charities supporting the development of neurodivergent children, and believes understanding starts early–in the powerful moments of sharing a story.
Share your story, too.
Wonder how Daisy saves the day?
Bring home this wonderful adventure to your next story time.
Buy your personally signed copy of The Diplodocus Who Couldn’t Focus today.
Or are you The Tick That Wouldn’t Click…?
The Wonderfully Wired Series presents:
Daisy was busy admiring flipping beetles. Now she’s running late for class!
Help her on her way through the jungle and dodge the obstacles by jumping or ducking. Butterflies and singing birds give 1 ‘Wonder’ point; a rare Dragon Fruit is worth five.
Keep your eyes peeled!
Jump over
Duck under
This little game is full of movement, so it’s paused because your device asks for reduced motion.
