Hiccup... Hiccup! When Wild Bill gets the hiccups, his two older brothers come to his rescue. Children will love reading along as the brothers try lots of hilarious ways to cure Wild Bill's hiccups. Giggles will flow as little readers (and their parents) join Wild Bill standing on his head, holding his breath, and hiccup... hopping on one foot. In the middle of all this fun, young readers will encounter colors, numbers, ABC's and even a sweet prayer as the brothers use their best problem-solving skills to stop those persistent hiccups. Everyone will want to join in the fun of repetitive sounds like "hiccup", "gulp, gulp, gulp", and "boom"! In addition to the notorious Minish gang, readers can search for the family wire-haired fox terrier, Charlie, who has a way of showing up in almost every scene. It's also fun to keep an eye on Wild Bill's holster, where unusual objects keep appearing. In the end, the brothers cure Wild Bill's hiccups only to be surprised by what happens next. Beware! Hiccups could become contagious while reading this book. Endearing and colorful illustrations bring the characters to life and help draw the reader in to be part of the story. With so much fun and laughter, Wild Bill makes a perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions, and is sure to become a family favorite! Enjoyed by audiences from 2 to 99 years.
Tracy and Sherry have been married for 47 years. They have three grown sons and 5 grandchildren who bring loads of fun and laughter. Wild Bill Hiccups was written in 1994 but stayed on the drawing board until Tracy retired from NASA in 2023. At the time the book was written, our boys were only 4, 6, and 7 years of age. Their close brotherly bond and genuine friendship, along with their love of adventure and funny antics inspired the creation of this book. Keeping it all in the family, our niece, Hannah Tolbert, a talented illustrator and artist, brought the book to life with her colorful and mischievous glimpses of the cousins. Now that the grands are here, there are many more stories that need to be shared. Two are in the works right now.We are a close-knit family, both figuratively and literally, with our sons and their beautiful wives and kiddos all living within a 2.5 mile radius of our doorstep. Tracy is legally blind, but has been around the world for work and has completed 31 full marathons . He speaks at schools and businesses to encourage kids to dream big, regardless of their situations. He loves a good challenge and new adventures. If you are interested in learning more about Tracy, here are two short videos about his NASA career and adventures in life.https: //vimeo.com/437470779https: //www.youtube.com/live/eLk-w9c49Pg?si=UXsBB-ngt2Y1CiDM
Tracy and Sherry have been married for 47 years. They have three grown sons and 5 grandchildren who bring loads of fun and laughter. Wild Bill Hiccups was written in 1994 but stayed on the drawing board until Tracy retired from NASA in 2023. At the time the book was written, our boys were only 4, 6, and 7 years of age. Their close brotherly bond and genuine friendship, along with their love of adventure and funny antics inspired the creation of this book. Keeping it all in the family, our niece, Hannah Tolbert, a talented illustrator and artist, brought the book to life with her colorful and mischievous glimpses of the cousins. Now that the grands are here, there are many more stories that need to be shared. Two are in the works right now.We are a close-knit family, both figuratively and literally, with our sons and their beautiful wives and kiddos all living within a 2.5 mile radius of our doorstep.
My name is Hannah, and I'm an artist based in Georgia with a passion for storytelling through paintings and drawings. I've always had a love for children's books, so it feels incredibly fitting that my first major project was illustrating a story written by some of my favorite people in the world. I am so grateful for the opportunity to bring this story to life- especially for those who have supported me from the very beginning. Since I was a child drawing with crayons on the floor, my family has encouraged me to follow my dreams and pursue my love of art. Thank you to those who made this project possible.
