Books published by publisher WordSlinger Press

Real. Practical. Advice.Tired of reading a book that is hundreds of pages in length, then thinking they could have boiled down the "important parts," and saved you a lot of time? Here's a book that eliminates the fluff and gives you just the nuggets in 50 one to three-page chapters, with accompanying photos. Fast, easy insightful reading.This is information you can instantly put to use and make a real difference in your kids' lives - and your own - strengthening your marriage and family.Randall Hicks's books on parenting and family-formation have been featured on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Sally Jesse Raphael and more, and called "empowering, no-nonsense, matter-of fact advice" by Publishers Weekly. The American Library Association said, "showers the anxious parent with information." A starred review from Library Journal, stating, "A brilliantly lean book . . . highly recommended."

Ally is six years old and she tells us about her many friends, neighbors and relatives. They all come from different walks of life, but they have one thing in common — their families were all created through adoption. ALLY’S BIG BOOK OF FRIENDS shows how adoption is a very natural and loving way to enter a family, explored from one child to another.Ally also knows about a lot of famous people who are adopted, like gold medal-winning gymnast, Simone Biles, two Presidents of the United States, Moses from the Bible, and even Superman when he was a baby, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.Some of Ally’s friends were adopted as babies, some when they were older, and some even came from countries far away. Adopted people are everywhere, and they have families that love them sooooo much!From the youngest of ages into early grade school, Ally's Big Book of Friends subtly introduces the word "adoption" to a child and that it is a natural and loving way to enter a family.

Real. Practical. Advice. Tired of reading a book that is hundreds of pages in length, then thinking they could have boiled down the "important parts," and saved you a lot of time? Here's a book that eliminates the fluff and gives you just the nuggets in 50 one to three-page chapters, with accompanying photos. Fast, easy insightful reading. This is information you can instantly put to use and make a real difference in your kids' lives - and your own - strengthening your family and even your marriage. Randall Hicks's books have been featured on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Sally Jesse Raphael and more, and called "empowering, no-nonsense, matter-of fact advice" by Publishers Weekly. The American Library Association said, "showers the anxious parent with information." And from the American Library Assn's Booklist, "Brilliantly lean. Highly recommended." [Starred review]

"A wonderfully fun and gentle book to introduce the word adoption into a child's life."Twenty-six full-page drawings to color that gently reinforce the importance of family, love, permanence and inclusion - in adoption settings. There are also several free-form drawing pages with directed themes, allowing children to draw their own families, friends and favorite animals. The Adoption Coloring Book is a great way to introduce the word "adoption" in a natural, pressure-free and loving way. And it offers even more than a traditional book. Not only is it a storybook, but as a coloring book it is also an activity book, providing many hours of fun coloring. And finally, there are your child's works of art to decorate your home. There is also a "Parents Page" with tips on the "how and when" to talk about adoption with your child."This is a sweet and fun book for young children, allowing parents to easily and naturally bring the word "adoption" into their families." -Khloe Lee Banks (author of ALLY'S BIG BOOK OF FRIENDS: Adoption Stories"Wow, what a great idea! Ann adoption-themed coloring book! Charming and fun drawings and storylines for kids that touch upon all aspects of adoption: newborn adoption, international, from foster care, and stepparent. Intelligently done without using any labels." Randall Hicks (author of ADOPTING IN AMERICA)

Ally is six years old and she tells us about her many friends, neighbors and relatives. They all come from different walks of life, but they have one thing in common — their families were all created through adoption. ALLY’S BIG BOOK OF FRIENDS shows how adoption is a very natural and loving way to enter a family, explored from one child to another.Ally also knows about a lot of famous people who are adopted, like gold medal-winning gymnast, Simone Biles, two Presidents of the United States, Moses from the Bible, and even Superman when he was a baby, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.Some of Ally’s friends were adopted as babies, some when they were older, and some even came from countries far away. Adopted people are everywhere, and they have families that love them sooooo much!For preschool to second grade. 25 color photographs (concurrently released in hardback, ISBN: 978-0-9794430-3-5; paperback, ISBN: 978-0-9794430-8-4; and ebook: ISBN: 978-0-9794430-9-1).

Ally is six years old and she tells us about her many friends, neighbors and relatives. They all come from different walks of life, but they have one thing in common — their families were all created through adoption. ALLY’S BIG BOOK OF FRIENDS shows how adoption is a very natural and loving way to enter a family, explored from one child to another.Ally also knows about a lot of famous people who are adopted, like gold medal-winning gymnast, Simone Biles, two Presidents of the United States, Moses from the Bible, and even Superman when he was a baby, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.Some of Ally’s friends were adopted as babies, some when they were older, and some even came from countries far away. Adopted people are everywhere, and they have families that love them sooooo much!For preschool to second grade. 25 color photographs.