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The Magic of
Children's Stories
In my work as a Family Physician, I’ve cared for thousands of patients, including hundreds of children, from newborns to adolescents.
Although I’ve been writing for years, it wasn’t until I became an aunt and later a great-aunt that I started writing children’s stories.
I hope that my unique perspective as a Family Physician, an aunt, and a great-aunt, has given me the insight to write children’s stories that are fun and captivating, but also educational, and woven with life lessons.
FEATURED BOOK
Going From No and
Frowning to Yes and Smiling
How Nellie Minus Became Nellie Plus
Nellie is a very grouchy and negative little girl. She hardly ever smiles and the first word out of her mouth is always No.
But after her brother gets angry with her for being so negative and starts calling her Nellie Minus, Nellie decides she will try to change.
Over the next week, she surprises herself with her positivity and finally decides she will become Nellie Plus.
Published on 8/4/2025
Over 300 copies sold
Spanish Edition
De Enojada a Sonriente
Como Nely Negativa se Convirtió en Nely Positiva
Nely es una niña muy negativa y siempre está de mal humor. Casi nunca sonríe y su primera respuesta a todo es No.
Pero después de que su hermano se enoja con ella y comienza a llamarla Nely Negativa, Nely decide que tratará de cambiar.
Durante la próxima semana, Nely se sorprende con su positividad y finalmente decide que se convertirá en Nely Positiva.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Writing is my passion
Ada M. Marin is a Family Physician who has been writing since she was a child.
After 40 years of practice, she recently retired from her successful Family Medicine practice, where she cared for everyone from newborns to 100 year old patients.
She is married and enjoys writing, photography, travel, and genealogy.
But most importantly, she loves being an aunt and a great-aunt to nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, for whom she writes stories, poems, and word search puzzles.
What Parents, Teachers, And Librarians Are Saying
“Every child goes through a ‘No’ phase, and this story really resonates with both kids and parents.”
“It teaches positivity, resilience, and emotional growth in a playful, child-friendly way.”
“Nellie’s ‘Rule of 3s’ makes behavior change fun and memorable for young readers.”
Upcoming Releases
I 'm currently working on 2 children’s books which will be published later this year, one in a bilingual (English and Spanish) format.
We're Getting Our Hairs Cut!
Henry is a 4 year old, who, after a very bad experience getting his first haircut at about age 2, has been allowed to grow his hair, which has become very long.
His great grandfather Grampy, who has been ill, also has hair and a beard that have grown very long.
Henry knows he doesn't have just ONE hair; he has MANY. Therefore, Grampy and Henry are getting their HAIRS cut!
Even though his great grandfather no longer speaks, Henry knows how much they love one another.
Through a hand squeeze from his Grampy, Henry gathers strength to get his hairs cut!
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Albert the Friendly Clown
After many Saturdays reading to hospitalized children, Richard wants to do more to cheer them up.
So he creates Albert the Clown. Albert not only brings smiles to the children, but his hugs make them feel brave and hopeful.
This is a story of how a big hearted young man, through Albert the Friendly Clown, brings joy and encouragement to hospitalized children.
We're Getting Our Hairs Cut!
Henry is a 4 year old, who, after a very bad experience getting his first haircut at about age 2, has been allowed to grow his hair, which has become very long.
His great grandfather Grampy, who has been ill, also has hair and a beard that have grown very long.
Henry knows he doesn't have just ONE hair; he has MANY. Therefore, Grampy and Henry are getting their HAIRS cut!
Even though his great grandfather no longer speaks, Henry knows how much they love one another.
Through a hand squeeze from his Grampy, Henry gathers strength to get his hairs cut!
Find My Books on Archway Publishing, Amazon, & Barnes & Noble
Easily find and explore my books across your favorite platforms.
Archway Publishing
Both books are available at Archway Publishing. Search Ada Marin and click on the book title to get to the purchase page.
Amazon
Both books are also available on Amazon. Search Ada Marin.
Upcoming Events, Readings, and Book Signings
Ada Marin, M.D. will be participating in Warwick’s Weekend With Local Authors on Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
