The Melody of Love

In this ethereal bedtime story, readers are transported to a peaceful, starlit town on a quiet night where a child sleeps soundly under the caring watch of the heavens.

But this is no ordinary child. He is Jesus, and with His arrival, a new melody of Love is born.

As this enchanting melody takes flight, it awakens a sleeping world. It stirs the creatures of the forest and those in the depths of the sea with its irresistible song.

  • This book was so pure and serene. Very lovely illustrations. A great depiction of the greatest love.

    -Sharon

  • Beautifully written and illustrated. Would make a great gift for a baby shower or an addition to any child's library.

    -Sheri

  • What I particularly love about this book is the way it invites us to step outside of the traditional story of the virgin birth and to look at the way all of creation experienced this night.

    -Josh

  • This is a beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written story.

    -Laurence

Fall into a starlit world where love awakens creatures across the world—through page after page of rhyme, and whimsical imagery.

If “Silent Night” and “Goodnight Moon” had a baby— this is it.

-Lisa

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“When that song draws your heart near, know Love has found you; you’re loved, my dear!”

-The Melody of Love

Discover the Story Behind The Melody of Love

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This week, this guy celebrated another year around the sun. Each year his hair gets a little longer and warmth in his smile, a little sweeter. I’m so thankful I get to share this one precious life—with you!
It’s with great joy that I announce the release of my first children’s book, The Melody of Love! For some of you who have known me a while, you’ll know this story well. It is a Christmas story about a beautiful melody that was relea
This past month Josh and I celebrated my 40th birthday with a trip out west. We rode horses in the Garden of the Gods, went to an art hop in Colorado Springs, celebrated our 3rd Anniversary at a rooftop bar in Boulder, and ended the trip in Denver wi

Author & Illustrator

Janine Rainwater is an artist, designer, and storyteller with over 20 years experience creating art that speaks to the soul. Inspired by poetry, faith, and the nurture of all creatures great and small, she endeavors to tell stories that move the heart of people of all ages.

A devoted storyteller at heart, she writes from her home in Louisville, Kentucky, where she shares a life with her husband and a house full of kitties. In her free time she delights in creating beautiful spaces, exploring creatures near their creek, and spending time with loved ones.

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Interested in collaborating on a project? Have a story you’d like to bring to life with illustrations? Reach out!

From a young age, Janine has held a profound love for all creatures, which often inspires the themes and characters in her art and storytelling.


As an artist and graphic designer, she seamlessly blends her skills in design with her rich experience as an abstract painter.

Her illustrations uniquely reflect this blend, showcasing a vibrant interplay of creativity and technique.

She aims to create art and storytelling that radiates joy, touches the soul, and points to deeper meaning.