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Treasure

Treasure

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Description

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.

Irene Luxbacher Heather Gould Mireille Messier Christian Down

Author Bio

Mireille Messier est une auteure jeunesse née à Montréal, qui a grandi à Ottawa et qui habite maintenant à Toronto. Elle a travaillé dans les domaines de la radiodiffusion et du théâtre. Depuis le lancement de son premier livre en 2003, Mireille a publié plus de vingt livres, certains en français, d’autres en anglais, destinés aux enfants de tous les âges. Ma branche préférée a été mise en nomination pour les prix Shining Willow, Blue Spruce et pour les Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général. Mireille vit avec son mari, deux merveilleuses adolescentes, trois chats pelucheux et une centaine de poissons rouges.

IRENE LUXBACHER is an artist and author living in Toronto, Ontario, who has received many awards for her work. She has written and illustrated Deep Underwater, an Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award finalist, and Mr. Frank, which was selected as a USBBY Outstanding International Book. Her illustrations for the Malaika series by Nadia L. Hohn have been highly acclaimed, and her illustrations for The Imaginary Garden by Andrew Larsen were shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award.

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.

Prizes

  • Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books of the YearCommended 2019
  • Bank Street College of Education Children's Book Committee Best Children's Books of the YearCommended 2019
  • CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selectionCommended 2020

Review Quotes

“Messier and Luxbacher have created a vivid adventure that leads right to a shiny, mysterious, and precious treasure in both French and English. ­ An excellent read-aloud to teach children how one person’s treasure may be different from another’s, but that they are both still important.”  — School Library Journal
“This is a very good choice to teach the value of time spent in the natural world, looking for treasures of nature. Young children will be encouraged to discuss their own treasures and what makes them so special.”  — Must Read Literature: K thru YA
“If you have a little treasure seeker, this is a beautiful book for story time inside or outside. And if you have someone who is reluctant to go outside, this is an excellent enticement.”  — Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk blog
“A good story to read aloud.”  — CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“A wonderful way of rediscovering ancient, life-giving treasures.”
“Full of wonder and the beauty of the natural surroundings, this book is a treat.”  — Sal's Fiction Addiction
★ "From tiny discoveries to one big treasure, the natural world delights at every turn...A gentle exploration, using a child's words and told at a child's pace, of a marvelous world."  — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Treasure reminds us that although we might not always find what we are looking for, we might discover something even more magical—a connection to nature and our Earth.”