Press Release: North Texas Minister Publishes Coloring Book for Grieving Children

North Texas Minister Publishes Coloring Book for Grieving Children

Rev. Penny Stemley presents gentle approach to understanding, overcoming traumatic life events

FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 18, 2017) – A North Texas-based Christian minister has created and published an inspirational coloring book for children that can help them to understand and overcome grief and loss. In “Butterfly Wings,” author Rev. Penny Stemley provides parents and professionals who work with kids with a gentle method for teaching young people about emotionally challenging concepts, such as death and traumatic life events.

Stemley published her book after being inspired by a young girl in her church congregation who was grieving the loss of a close family member. Based on a dream Stemley had several years prior, the book chronicles a queen’s doubt and despair after the death of her king and her ultimate healing through the power of faith and love.

“In our world, there is much destruction and devastation,” Stemley said. “As adults, it’s difficult enough to deal with grief and loss. But how do we even begin to explain the subsequent emotions to a child? My prayer is that this book will offer a sense of hope and joy to anyone who reads it and that, even in the midst of sorrow, it will bring children to a place of peace and comfort.”

With simple illustrations and easy-to-understand messaging, “Butterfly Wings” reaches out to all young people experiencing heartbreak or going through a traumatic life experience. The book presents readers with a creative and compassionate approach to processing hardships and progressively moving forward to a place of peace.

“Butterfly Wings”

By Rev. Penny Stemley

ISBN: 978-1-5127-7317-0 (paperback); 978-1-5127-7318-7 (electronic)

Available at the WestBow Press Online Bookstore, Barnes & Noble and Amazon

About the author

Rev. Penny Stemley is an ordained deacon of the United Methodist church and holds a Master of Arts in Christian Service degree from Brite Divinity School. Stemley is the founder of the Tarrant County Restorative Justice Center, a faith-based prison reentry service provider, the 2009 recipient of Christian Women United’s Shalom Award and the 2005 recipient of the George W. Bush Point of Light Award. She currently resides in Fort Worth, Texas. To learn more, please visit www.revpenny.com.

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Book Review: Tingle Boots Coloring Book: Life is short...Buy the Boots

Tingle Boots Coloring Book: Life is short...Buy the Boots

By Suzy Toronto

We were given a review copy of this book.

First of all, the images are great and the sayings always bring a smile to my face.  I expect to have many happy hours coloring in this book.  

Life is short...Buy the Boots contains approximately 32 images for your coloring pleasure.

There is also an introduction to color theory and about the importance of selecting the right colors for your image.  While I understand the points being made, I detest the idea of “rules” in art.  I should be able to color the images in a way that makes my heart happy, not worried that I am making a fatal mistake if I pair this color with that one.  The statement, “It doesn’t matter how creative you are, you can learn about color and finish a masterpiece worth displaying” implies that, if done “wrong”, the finished product is worthless. This does absolutely nothing to quiet the inner critic of someone who has perfectionist tendencies that is often stopped in their tracks by fear of doing it wrong.  Coloring should be fun and without hangups.

The author herself is an artist and there are many beautiful examples of her artwork in this book. Her preferred medium is watercolor.  I have a difficult time grasping how she painted such tiny areas with watercolor, but she did an awesome job.  I just used regular coloring pencils and am happy with my results so far. Maybe one day I’ll get brave enough to try the images with paint, too.

For those of you into the new adult coloring book craze, and most especially those of you gals who are totally into boots, you should run out and get a copy of this Tingle Boots Coloring Book, or click here and have Amazon bring it to your door.

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