A beautifully illustrated and stirring story that reminds us to never lose wonder and gratitude for the simple joys in life. A joyous young boy lives life with zest and vibrance until he gets older and forgets the simple marvels that make each day special. In this timeless story, a cheerful boy’s colors shine bright as he enjoys each day’s splendor. His gratitude, curiosity, and joie de vivre was shown through his colors who joined him on every adventure, every exploit, and with each emotion. His colors were always there for him, awaiting the next day’s successes and challenges. But as the years passed and the boy became an older man, his colors were dimming, and he became too busy with responsibilities and commitments to give them a second
thought. Before he knows it, his colors become gray and his life, colorless.
He soon realizes that vibrance for life is a choice you make, no matter the challenges or troubles life serves up, and that the beauty in life is in the everyday.
‘A Time For Color, A Book About Joy’ is a wonderful book that contains a positive message and vibrant illustrations! This book has the power to build a joyful foundation for young kids, and to brighten the perspective of the adult reader as well!
Thomas J. Penisten’s timeless message is needed in today’s world; where dark messages prevail. Additionally, Penisten’s illustrations are unique and beautiful.
Five wholehearted stars! I recommend ‘A Time For Color, A Book About Joy’ to parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers everywhere!
Thomas Penisten, author of the poignant book for all ages, A Time For Color A Book About Joy, has launched a book distribution program called "A Time For Joy Initiative," bringing books, vibrance, and appreciation to nursing homes and retirement communities.
Penisten's book A Time For Color was released in May 2022 and he and his wife, Landa, were inspired to share the book's timely message with the long-lived community after a heartwarming response. "We started this initiative after seeing so many people read our book and noticing the emotions that they felt; it brought many to tears—but tears of joy, remembering their youth and just the affirmation that joy is still there. We felt a special pull towards the elderly as many of them were unable to be with their loved ones throughout the pandemic."
In the uplifting and gentle story, a cheerful boy's colors shine bright as he enjoys each day's splendor with gratitude, curiosity, and joie de vivre. But as the years passed and the boy became an older man, he became jaded, his colors fading, and his world gray—until he realized that vibrance for life is a choice you make. No matter the challenges or troubles life serves up, the small wonders of life are all around us, coloring our lives.
Launching on May 1, Penisten's goal for his "A Time for Joy Initiative" is to get as many copies of A Time For Color to retirement communities and nursing homes as possible. Initial feedback from the trial of this program had nursing home residents comment "This book stirred emotions in me that I haven't felt in years," and "I feel this book is relatable to all ages, I felt a strong connection with the main character." A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funding the initiative as well as through Penisten's book website. To donate and learn more about the initiative, visit https://gofund.me/01aa3a61 and https://www.gammaburstbooks.com.
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