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Treasure

Mireille Messier, Irene Luxbacher, Christian Down, Heather Gould

Type:

Fiction

Categories:

Family | Imagination & Play | Nature & the Natural World | Science & Nature

Themes:

Siblings, General

Language:

English

Publisher:

Orca Book Publishers

Grade Level:

P-K

Age Range:

3-5

Where to buy it

Amazon
Apple Books
Indigo

Description

In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, a brother and sister explore their surroundings, looking for treasure.

When two siblings go on a treasure hunt, they aren't sure exactly what kind of treasure they are looking for.

What they do know is that treasures are shiny, mysterious and precious. And that all the really good treasures are hidden! As they explore the forest, their curiosity pays off when they find the biggest, shiniest, most mysterious and precious treasure hidden just over a hill. Told exclusively in dialogue, this beautifully illustrated picture book exudes a sense of wonder at the natural world and emphasizes the magical qualities of looking through a child's eye.

Also available in French as Trésor, translated by the author, Mireille Messier.

Contributors

Mireille Messier is a Montreal-born, Ottawa-raised and now Toronto-based award-winning children's writer with a background in broadcasting and theater. Mireille has published over thirty books, some in French, others in English, for children of all ages, including the nonfiction picture book Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War. Her picture book The Branch was nominated for Shining Willow and Blue Spruce Awards and the Governor General's Literary Award. Before becoming an author, Mireille worked as a television and radio host, a scriptwriter, a book reviewer and a voice actress. Sometimes she still does those things. Mireille lives in Toronto with five cats, two birds and over one hundred goldfish (but no horses!).

Irene Luxbacher is an illustrator, children's book author and a graduate of Queen's University and Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Her children's books have received numerous awards and accolades, including being nominated for a Governor General's Award for illustration and chosen for USBBY's Outstanding International Books List. Irene lives in Toronto.

Christian Down is a producer, musician and voice actor from Victoria, British Columbia.

Heather Gould is an entrepreneur, artist and voice actor from Victoria, British Columbia.

Formats

ISBN13: 9781459828193

Publication Date: 06/16/2020

Price: $9.99 CAD

ISBN13: 9781459825192

Publication Date: 09/10/2019

Price: $9.99 CAD

ISBN13: 9781459817357

Publication Date: 09/10/2019

Price: $24.99 CAD

ISBN13: 9781459817364

Publication Date: 09/30/2019

Price: $16.99 CAD

ISBN13: 9781459817340

Publication Date: 09/10/2019

Price: $19.95 CAD

Awards

Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books of the YearCommended

Bank Street College of Education Children's Book Committee Best Children's Books of the YearCommended

CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selectionCommended

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