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Rylee and the Rainbow Child

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A rainbow baby is a child born after a pregnancy loss of any kind. This story song relates Sweet Little Rylee’s wonderment at her baby brother growing in her Mommy’s tummy. After Ryan is born, Rylee is a model older sister, and the story speaks of their sibling bond and the song they will share forever. This episode features the multi-talented Erica Afrika-Bredenkamp, who plays the role of Mom and entwines chorus vocals with Lynn Joffe. Written and narrated by Lynn Joffe. Co-composed by Lynn Joffe and Adam Howard. In memory of all the babies we never knew. The ones we loved. And the ones we’ve lost.
1 Mar 2025 English South Africa Kids & Family · Performing Arts

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