Denver is a rich, generous, and all round good guy, who decides to sell everything and divide up his riches to give equally to all the people in his town.  Until then, the people had been happy, but a stranger came to town and questioned the fairness of it all and spread discontent amongst them.  With the money they were all happy again.  Denver left town and went off to paint.  Again, he became successful and rich, and the people of his new town became prosperous and happy; same as before.  But after people from his old town returned home with the money spent, life wasn’t so good.  Gone was their happiness.  An interesting parable that kids will need to hear the story a few times in order to pick up on it.  Lesson learned: money doesn’t buy happiness.  Illustrations are clear, colorful and not muddy.  The peoples’ heads are extra large which seems awkward, but works as you can clearly see their expressions.