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Love Without Wings: an Adoption Fairytale Paperback – November 19, 2022

by Adam Swain Ferguson (Author), Veronica Stanley-Hooper (Illustrator)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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Two kings embark on a magical quest to become fathers, with a shooting star as their guide. Their adventure takes them across the land and eventually leads them deep into an enchanted forest. High in the treetops they meet a fairy who had wished on the same star; hoping to find the perfect family for a very special baby growing in her belly.

Love Without Wings began as a very special bedtime story; one inspired by my own family's adoption journey of two years - years spent waiting, wishing, and even grieving. We had all but given up; yet, when we received a call informing us that we had been chosen by our son's biological mother - our entire world turned right-side-up. Every tear shed, every heartache simply melted away the moment we held him in our arms; our tears of grief were replaced by tears of boundless joy. What I've learned through this experience, and now wish to share with the world is a message of hope - that even when the journey sometimes feels like we are crossing rivers, mountains, and even trudging through the densest and darkest woods - hold on to hope and look for the light; because it only takes one miraculous moment for everything to change, and then there will be meadows.

As an adoptive dad, I wrote Love Without Wings with hope that it will encourage children to feel pride in the magic that they bring to their families' lives. It's especially important that kids sense how much they have always been loved and wanted; that they are a greatest wish come true. In fact, every night as I rock my son to sleep, I still recite to him what I call "our special family story"; because from the day he was born, my goal has been to be open about adoption; that he knows his own narrative, and how our family came to be - what better way to achieve that, than through a fairytale?

Since becoming a father, I've had some difficulty finding children's books that don't focus solely on the mechanics or status of adoption. While there is certainly a need for this type of literature, I wanted to instead approach the subject through creative storytelling; in a way that young children can understand, appreciate, and identify with for years to come. Therefore, it brings me immeasurable pride to now share this tale with you dear readers - as a beautifully illustrated children's book that reflects our adoption journey. Not only does this book celebrate families like ours that are made complete through adoption; but also honors the birth parents who make these dreams possible.

Finally, for those families who are still wishing - I hope that Love Without Wings offers the encouragement and reassurance that I often found myself searching for. I realize that adoption is not always a fairytale, and that no two stories are ever the same. There are many nuances, hurdles, and setbacks for waiting families and children alike. With that said, please keep your heart open, your head high, and keep wishing on stars; with faith that one day, your little prince or princess will come.
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    36 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 4
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.1 x 8.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    Purple Fox Entertainment
  7. Publication date
    November 19, 2022
  8. ISBN-13
    979-8986768014
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"I love the magical fantasy in this book. As an adoptee, adoptive parent, and children's adoption book author I love the positive representation of the birth mother and the love the two dads show her and the child in this book. It's a fun and sweet story that should be part of any adoptive parent's library." - Allison Olson (adoptee, adoptive parent, and children's adoption book author "Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story")

"What a beautiful way to share the story of adoption. Reading through each page resonated with our own adoption journey; the wait, the excitement, the hope, and more. I sincerely appreciate that this book shows exactly how selfless a birthmother is, but in a way that children will understand. I cannot wait to share this story with my own children, to help them understand the journey of adoption in a manner that they will be able to comprehend at their age." - Adam L.

"Finally, a story that represents a two-dad family, such as ours, and the magic of Adoption. BeautifulIy illustrated, the book takes you on the journey of the desire to grow a family through adoption and the instant unconditional love that grows between child and parents. A story that will become an instant family favorite - for all families." Joshua T.

"Love without Wings is a sweet story celebrating adoption with love and gratitude. As a parent and educator, this book is a valuable resource for teaching about all kinds of families. I'm so excited to share this book with my own children as well as my students." - Linda V.

From the Author

Love Without Wings began as a very special bedtime story; one inspired by my own family's adoption journey of two years - years spent waiting, wishing, and even grieving. We had all but given up; yet, when we received a call informing us that we had been chosen by our son's biological mother - our entire world turned right-side-up. Every tear shed, every heartache simply melted away the moment we held him in our arms; our tears of grief were replaced by tears of boundless joy. What I've learned through this experience, and now wish to share with the world is a message of hope - that even when the journey sometimes feels like we are crossing rivers, mountains, and even trudging through the densest and darkest woods - hold on to hope and look for the light; because it only takes one miraculous moment for everything to change, and then there will be meadows.
 
As an adoptive dad, I wrote Love Without Wings with hope that it will encourage children to feel pride in the magic that they bring to their families' lives for years to come. It's especially important that kids sense how much they have always been loved and wanted; that they are a greatest wish come true. In fact, every night as I rock my son to sleep, I still recite to him what I call "our special family story"; because from the day he was born, my goal has been to be open about adoption; that he knows his own narrative, and how our family came to be - what better way to achieve that, than through a fairytale?
 
Since becoming a father, I've had some difficulty finding children's books that don't focus solely on the mechanics or status of adoption. While there is certainly a need for this type of literature, I wanted to instead approach the subject through creative storytelling; in a way that young children can understand, appreciate, and identify with. Therefore, it brings me immeasurable pride to now share this tale with you dear readers - as a beautifully illustrated children's book that reflects our adoption journey. Not only does this book celebrate families like ours that are made complete through adoption; but also honors the birth parents who make these dreams possible.
 
Finally, for those families who are still wishing - I hope that Love Without Wings offers the encouragement and reassurance that I often found myself searching for. I realize that adoption is not always a fairytale, and that no two stories are ever the same. There are many nuances, hurdles, and setbacks for waiting families and children alike. With that said, please keep your heart open, your head high, and keep wishing on stars; with faith that one day, your little prince or princess will come.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BKV58K85
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Purple Fox Entertainment (November 19, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8986768014
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.1 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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Adam Swain Ferguson

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Adam Swain Ferguson discovered his calling for film and video production after moving to California in 2017, where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Business, and a Master’s in Producing for Television.

After the birth of his son, Adam decided to follow another creative adventure. Channeling both his professional entertainment experience and innate talent as a storyteller, he’s excited to be producing children’s content inspired by his own personal experiences with family growth; including adoption and IVF. He currently lives in the greater Los Angeles area with his husband and their son.

You can follow him on Instagram at @purplefoxent

or connect through his website www.purplefoxentertainment.com

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Beautifully written story.
Such a beautifully written and illustrated story of adoption with a same sex couple. I know it will spark a lot of healthy conversations with my children.
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chris clevenger
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written story.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
Such a beautifully written and illustrated story of adoption with a same sex couple. I know it will spark a lot of healthy conversations with my children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written story.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
Such a beautifully written and illustrated story of adoption with a same sex couple. I know it will spark a lot of healthy conversations with my children.
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SuperSugar
5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy for any family joined through adoption!
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023
This story is a treasure. I love how this story celebrates the same-sex couple but also does the surrogate/Birth-mom honor and paints her in such a lovely light. I have been reading this story to my son every night since we purchased it. Very beautifully written. I have since bought many more copies for my friends who have had a child through adoption or surrogacy. Phenomenal book. Prenominal imagery and illustration. I hope this author writes more, I feel like he 'gets it'!
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TkTribe
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Story!
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023
This is such a beautiful story about two kings that made their dream come true after adopting a beautiful boy! It truly inspire children to feel immense pride in the magic that they bring to their adopted families. It’s also a beautiful letter of encouragement to parents going through an adoption process.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Story!
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023
This is such a beautiful story about two kings that made their dream come true after adopting a beautiful boy! It truly inspire children to feel immense pride in the magic that they bring to their adopted families. It’s also a beautiful letter of encouragement to parents going through an adoption process.
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SheaWilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022
I really love this book! I think that finding any children's book about adoption is really hard, so books like Love Without Wings are great! The binding and printing on the book are really great and I think anyone would be very happy with this purchase overall! I highly recommend!
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J. M. Rich
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a wonderful story!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
I can't tell you how much we love reading this story! The girls were way more into it than we expected and have asked for it to be read again several times already. Such a hopeful, inspiring story. Looking forward to more from this author!
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Coach Locke
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Story…It Gave Me Chills!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022
What a brilliant, age appropriate way to explain adoption to young children. This is a great story for all adoptive families , and a ‘MUST HAVE’ for all LGBTQ families. I highly recommend!!
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Love Books
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful story with magical illustrations! A must have!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022
This story was so engaging, thoughtful, beautiful and inspiring. I love the message from the author about hope and never giving up. This story will make every child feel loved, powerful, and special. This story will help those who may have their own adoption story and will uplift all who read it. Gorgeous illustrations paired with fantastic writing. Well done!
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