Cover and pages of a children's book titled 'Maudette Flew The Coop,' illustrating a hen, a dog, and a snail with text narrating their adventure, on a warm brown background with an announcement of availability on July 22, 2025.

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Hi, I’m AB Wade

A. B. Wade is a children’s author, daydreamer, and—above all—a proud father of two curious, big-hearted boys. They’re his daily reminder to see the world with wonder, ask big questions, and laugh at the little things.

Poster for a Schlumberg Festival taking place from July 31 to August 3, 2025, at Wolters Park with performances by Tanner Usrey on Saturday, Erica Daniels on Friday, Logan Ryan Band on Friday night, Texas Unlimited Band on Saturday, and other bands including Deseit Highway on Friday evening. The poster features images of musicians, event dates, times, and social media icons.

Upcoming Events!

Schulenburg Festival

📍 Wolter’s Park – Schulenburg, TX
August 1-3, 2025

Save the date flyer for the Cy-Fair Women's Club marketplace event on September 13, 2025, featuring a hand holding colorful shopping bags.

Shop ‘til You Drop Market

📍 Berry Center NW Houston–Cypress, TX
Saturday, September 13, 2025

Logo for the Texas Word Wrangler Festival at Giddings Public Library, featuring a stylized Texas flag with a star in the center and the words ''Word Wrangler'' in bold and cursive fonts.

Texas Word Wrangler Festival

📍 Giddings Public Library – Giddings, TX
September 26-27, 2025

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The Books Are HERE, A New Website, & A Heartfelt Mission
The Books Are HERE, A New Website, & A Heartfelt Mission

Big news—Millie Lost Her Nose and Maudette Flew the Coop have arrived from China and the quality is stunning! I’m also excited to share that our new website is live, I’m giving back to Driscoll Children’s Hospital, and
I’ve got an event coming up at the Schulenburg Festival. Catch up on all the latest!

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Summer, Sketches & Stories Across the World
Summer, Sketches & Stories Across the World

From rainy summer days to books traveling across the globe, June brought new adventures—both in my backyard and across the world. Book 3 of the On the Farm Collection is officially underway, and Millie & Maudette just landed in Zambia! Come see what’s new on the farm.

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Testimonials

  • "The vibrant pictures were captivating and the story was so fun. It was such a cute story about using your senses."

    Brenda

  • "This book can be used to teach several different lessons or units. It could be used when teaching about the farm and farm animals. It would be a great way to introduce a lesson about the 5 senses in science. It could also be used in social studies to teach about helping others and being kind. It’s a very sweet and lighthearted book with lovable characters and beautiful pictures. Purchase a copy and see for yourself. Enjoy."

    June Miller

  • "It is a cute story with amazing illustrations. My granddaughter loves it. Perfect length for toddlers and pre K."

    Gail

  • "A great inspiration for children. Just the right amount of material to keep kids interested. The author seems very imaginable. Looking forward to future stories."

    Scott Barry

  • "One of the cutest and informational children’s books I’ve read in a long time. My littles really enjoyed it!"

    Gregory Klare

  • "This charmingly illustrated story is an excellent guide for children to learn how to use all of their senses, especially if one is not working properly. Since Milly's nose got blocked with skunk spray, she could no longer use her sense of smell to get around the garden. This could be equivalent to children who catch a cold and can't smell or taste their food. With the help of sweet friends, she finds her way."

    Hannah

  • "Sweet Millie the cute little pig along with her wonderful animal friends who help her regain her nose and her sense of smell. Wonderful adventure. The beautiful illustrations bring the story to life."

    Maul Romo

  • "Very cute story about a pig and the 5 senses and how to use them. The book could be helpful for a child who might be experiencing a loss of something due to an accident or illness. By using perseverance and other abilities though, the little pig finds a solution to gain back his sense of smell. Beautiful illustrations and lessons learned."

    Susan A

  • "Learning along the way is essential, offering insights and growth opportunities. The journey itself can be more enlightening than the destination. The journey helps us navigate challenges and enriches our experience and newfound wisdom and friendships. Great story about journey's lessons."

    Oxana Balke

  • "My kids LOVE farm animals and we couldn’t wait to read this one at bedtime. My two year old cracked up the whole time at the pig who lost his nose. Both my boys were so engaged and I loved that it had a moral, that it’s more about the journey than the destination. This will definitely be in constant rotation at our house!"

    Yvette Robinson

  • "This story had us giggling from the first page. Millie’s nosey adventure is pure delight, with a dash of silly and a whole lot of charm. Perfect for bedtime laughs, and the farm setting adds a cosy, familiar touch. Lissie gave it two thumbs (and a snort) up!"

    Billie Moon

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Parents, this one’s for you... If your kiddo has ever said: “I can’t do that like they can...” Then Maudette Flew the Coop is for them. It’s a gentle reminder that we don’t have to be the best at everything t
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I’m so grateful for every single one of you who’s supported this story—from following along on this journey to grabbing a copy for the kids in your life. 📚 Ready to meet Maudette? Signed hardcovers available now at abwade.com. L
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🚨 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🚨 Maudette Flew The Coop officially launches Tuesday, 7/22! Signed hardcovers will be available only on my website—and paperback will be live on Amazon! So grateful for all your support on this journey. Let&rsquo
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