You may not know me. You may not know God. You may not even feel like you know yourself right now. So let’s begin with something simple—an introduction. Hello, I’m Kathleen Bourne. It’s really nice to meet you. One vital thing I’ve come to understand is this: you don’t have to walk through life alone. There was a time when I felt like I did. Even surrounded by people—family, friendships, responsibilities—I still carried a sense of striving. Trying to do more, be more, and pro

I’ve always loved drawing and working with color. Along the way, I took art and writing classes, and even though my college degree was in a different field, that creative part of me never went away. When my granddaughter, Emma, was born, that creativity in me began to bloom. I wanted to create something meaningful for her—something that was uniquely mine to give. The first time I created a book, I had no idea what I was doing. I didn’t have a plan or a roadmap—I just had an i

I love life. I love celebrating it—milestones, birthdays, and the simple joy of having fun. Children, especially, bring out that sense of celebration in me. Their curiosity, imagination, and ability to be fully present remind me how beautiful life really is. I also feel strongly about encouraging children to simply be children. Life has a way of introducing itself very early—through loss, change, and experiences that sometimes come too soon. That’s why, in my books, I focus o