A Young Girl and Her Green Balloon

Story By: Renée Wilson

Illustration: Dustin Lee Richardson

Many years ago, when my daughter was a toddler, my husband challenged me to write a book. I didn't write a book, but I did write this story for Kate, based upon a real event. I was a stay-at-home mom, and she went with me everywhere I went. Kate loved going to the grocery store and loved seeing the friendly staff members, who always made a fuss over her whenever they saw her. As often happened when we shopped there, they gave her a balloon at checkout. Only on this day, we had a little mishap.