How Jackson Found His Joy Again

Written by Patrice Karst · Illustrated by Kristina Jones

A boy finds joy again by discovering colors in his world.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Jackson's vibrant world dims, leaving him feeling empty. A simple suggestion to notice colors around him sparks a journey back to joy. Can he rediscover life's hues and embrace happiness once more? Follow Jackson as he learns to see the world anew, one color at a time, and find out if his joy can shine brighter than ever.

From the publisher

From the author of the bestselling phenomenon The Invisible String comes a transformative picture book to help readers of all ages move through sadness and embrace life’s colors. Jackson has always been chock-full of joy and vibrant colors. But now his joy has dimmed and his colors are fading. It happens so slowly at first that Jackson barely seems to notice. But without all his colors, he feels gray and empty inside. Until one day when someone offers a few words of advice that changes everything: Each day, look for one color you see outside, and think about how it makes you feel. Patrice Karst, author of the modern classic The Invisible String, shows readers how step by step, color by color, joy can return–and shine even more brightly than before–if we pay close attention to the world around us. Additional notes from Dr. Dana Wyss, PhD provide further guidance toward a path to recovery.

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