I Caught A Little Rainbow

FINALLY: a calming story for a sweet, sweet baby AND the reader!

I moved this book online to Shopify after selling over 1,000 copies in my hometown of Lexington KY, and as enthusiastic as the kids are about "THE RAINBOW BOOK", I am thrilled how many parents have had emotional conversations of gratitude with us about how much they needed it as well; we definitely wrote it for you too. We have gotten to read it at multiple schools and even the Children's Hospital and has been an absolute pleasure. 

This is a story of a sweet little girl, who is a frog. After the rain stops, she goes outside to play and sees her first rainbow! She loves it so much she takes it home and spends all day creatively trying to find a big enough place to keep it, but eventually it fades away and tells her so. She realizes she missed the moment trying to make it stay, and commits to doing better next time, which she does and learns such a valuable lesson in the process.  

It all rhymes adorably with dreamy and sweet illustrations by my friend, Indonesian illustrator Endar Novianto.

I wrote this book for 2 reasons:

1. because I dreamt to do so, and I want my son and daughter to see this book on the shelf years from now, and see that their dad chased his dreams, and they absolutely should too.
2. because parenting is exhausting. I was finding myself at the end of the day with this precious gift of a baby in my arms, feeling like I had nothing left to give and wanting 'night-night-time' to be over. Each night I endured the mystery of being peed on or spit on, laughed at or screamed at, having my beard yanked or eyes poked out, bottle spilled or diaper overflowed, and just wanted it to BE OVER, and I deeply regret it now. The universe always listens to what you want, and I developed a habit of not being in the moment for some the most precious moments of my day with them, putting them to sleep, and it bothered me constantly. I knew I was missing something I had prayed for a lifetime to experience, and I knew I wasn't alone.

So, I wrote this book for ALL of us:
For the child who is enamored with gorgeous artwork and flowing sweet words that are way more interesting that the norm, as well as softly teaching gratitude and to be in the moments of life.  
And for the parent that could use a gentle realignment at the end of the day to remember why they give it their all everyday: to have and to be present in the fleeting moments we are gifted and not guaranteed.

This is more than a children's book, but a real opportunity to connect with a child while reminding yourself of who you want to be for them; to watch and admire, and to be immersed in the moments that do not last forever.

All of our love to all of you!!! We hope you enjoy immensely, and it is requested at bedtime often, like in our house! Recommended for infants to 9 years. Thank you for your support with our profoundest gratitude.