Laughter, Wisdom and Innocence

There’s nothing quite like the unfiltered expressions of childish wisdom and observation to make you stop in your tracks, shake your head, and try not to laugh out loud.

Licensed psychotherapist and art therapist Lisa A. Barrett has a knack for asking just the right questions to bring out these gems from kids… even if she doesn’t expect the answers herself at the moment! Over the years, she’s collected dozens of sweet sentiments, sharp observations, and hilarious views on life from the children she has worked with.

Compiled here, and delightfully illustrated by Lisa herself, these kids will take you on a journey that can open your eyes, make you giggle along, and shake your head in wonder at what will come out of a child’s mouth next.

Curl up with “Laughter, Wisdom and Innocence”, and savor the unexpected joy that a child can bring. Who knows, you might just learn something about life from them along the way!

Lisa A. Barrett is a licensed professional counselor and a registered art therapist who has worked with countless number of children in community and recreational centers, public school programs, residential treatment facilities, and a short term psychiatric hospital. Lisa has a private practice in South Windsor, Connecticut. She learned early in her career that using art in any form (including dance, music and poetry) accelerates the healing process.Lisa designed the Sandy Hook Memorial Fountain located in Portland, CT. After the shootings of the twenty children and the six adults in 2012, she knew she wanted to honor and celebrate their lives. The installations and completion of the gardens was a collaboration that started in February 2012 with over thirty companies and private citizens (over one hundred people in total) who generously volunteered their valuable time, equipment and materials. The celebration of the fountain took place on May 23, 2015, three years since the inception of a thought, a vision, an artistic sketch and an unwavering calling.In her spare time Lisa trains as a triathlete and runner, and takes off on outdoor adventures every chance she gets. She is a practitioner of daily mindful based practices including yoga, Qi Gong, and meditation.

Colleen Brunetti is a co-owner of Bannon River Books, LLC. The company strives to consult on and produce beautifully designed and thoughtfully produced independently published books that help to make the world a better place. Colleen is also a best selling author and illustrator.