Written by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie
Illustrated by Mirlande Jean-Gilles

From the award-winning author of Layla's Happiness and a dynamic cut-paper artist, this fresh, collage-style bedtime story shares the feelings of working parents everywhere, while grounding mother and daughter in the deepest love.

Mommy and Daddy have an adventurous and lively daughter, Rosa, who is a joy to behold. Both parents work, but between them, things are usually manageable. However, when Daddy goes off on a business trip, Mommy has had a long day, and Rosa has energy to spare. The balances tip, and Mommy, who can't get Rosa to sleep without the soothing storytelling of her husband, needs a time out. Not a declarative one that will upset Rosa, of course, but just a down beat in which she can find her breath.

Beautifully told and highly relatable, the melodious text from Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and the gorgeous, textured images from Mirlande Jean-Gilles accomplish what they aim to do: soothingly carry readers into a place of tranquility and rest.

ISBN: 978-1-59270-496-5 • 9 in (W) x 12 in (H) • 52 pages • HC

OUT OCT 13, 2026! Please note that due to shipping costs, all the books included in the same order as Rainbows, Stars, and Apples will ship together in October.