That Silly Old Painter

I wrote a story quite a few years ago called “That Silly Old Painter”. Its message of the importance of beauty and community has become even more important in the years since. So I decided to hire an illustrator and make it into a children’s book. I was blessed to find two wonderful European artists to illustrate and design a truly stunning book. I can’t wait for you to see and read this beautiful story!

You can order from Amazon or other online retailers at the buttons below.

However, please consider ordering directly from me for three reasons:

(1) It’s almost $5 less expensive than anywhere else.

(2) It increases the profit that comes to me.

(3) You’ll get the audio flipbook version as an add-on when you email boyd@boydbarrett.com and tell me you bought the book.

To buy from me, click the button below.

If you’re interested in just the audio flipbook version of the book with me reading it aloud, you can get access to download or stream it by clicking the button below. In other words, you can have me read to your kids for about 14 minutes while they watch the book on a device.

Reviews

"That Silly Old Painter" is a beauty... a beautifully illustrated story of a community captured by a 'silly' painter's breathtaking vision of who they can become. The imagery of a banquet of love and peace is compelling, just as humanity's capacity for defacing beauty with discord is a heartbreaking and familiar tale. But when our hope seems fragile and naive, beauty has a way of coming around again. Thank you Boyd, Krisi, and Kessir - this despairing heart needed a boost!

Boyd Barrett is one of the most talented men I know. He is gifted in so many ways. In "That Silly Old Painter" he tells a story that accurately reflects the world we live in. What we focus on expands. I am reminded in his book to focus on what will add value to the lives of others. Mr. Barrett's book adds value to my life. It is a "must read" for each of us.

"That Silly Old Painter" reminds us how beauty can change the world and how our beautiful world is really meant to be! This story offers us all a little hope in making the world a better place and asks us to be a part of the beauty-making, even when others are busy fighting and arguing over the world. A vibrant, fun book with a perfect lesson on community for all of us!

A profound and enchanting allegory that will stir the hearts of children and parents. "That Silly Old Painter" captures a breathtaking vision for what our world could be. Truly one of the most beautiful children’s books I’ve ever read.

"That Silly Old Painter" is a vividly illustrated, well written thing of beauty. Its beauty is in its bright colors, applied by a truly talented artist; and in its engaging and satisfying writing. But the thing that makes its beauty special is that it leaves you thinking about important things. Read it for yourself, and if you want some fresh and well considered thoughts about it, read it to a child and listen to them.