Roses and Rainbows

Little Rikki does not feel well today. She not happy about spending another night in the hospital. Her mother tells her that she is special, but she doesn't want to be special ~ she just wants to go home.Rikki's mother inspires her to dream about what they can do together when she is feeling better. They can go visit the Flowering Gardens, ride horses in the country, plant roses in their backyard or ride a hot-air balloon when the carnival comes to town.Rikki and her mother share their hope for tomorrow. They know doctors often come up with new solutions, so Rikki focuses on the day she might just play in the grass and think of nothing. Rikki and her mother know that even though she may be feeling poorly today, that her life is bright, full of promise, hope and love, every single day.Kailee, at a mere 4-years-old, took an entire year to paint the illustrations for this book and the results are deeply moving, endearing and enchanting.