Treasure
by Mireille Messier (Author)
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.
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PreS-Gr 2--Two siblings take a long walk through nature in search of a treasure. Along the way the younger sibling points out many possible treasures and wonders what her sister is looking for. Her sister tells her, "a treasure is shiny and mysterious and precious. And the best treasures are always hidden." Readers will appreciate the magnificent reveal. Messier has created a dynamic tale that shows the importance of opinion, but that also captures a wonderful sibling dynamic. The text and vocabulary are easy to read and understand, with certain key words repeating in order to make young readers question the idea of treasure. It is also simple to tell which child is speaking, which makes it easy on older readers to change character voices. Luxbacher has created some fantastic illustrations that highlight the adventure the siblings are going on, the beauty of nature, and the intricacies of each treasure. These illustrations also add a sense of time to the tale, sometimes simply existing without text in order to show how the siblings are interacting with nature. The French translation adds a bit more personality to the siblings through the simple phrases, highlighting the children's wonder of the world around them. However, Messier and Luxbacher have created a vivid adventure that leads right to a shiny, mysterious, and precious treasure in both French and English. VERDICT 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.--Margaret Kennelly, iSchool at Urbana-Champaign, IL
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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!).
Anna Bron was born in Russia and immigrated to Canada when she was nine years old. She was lucky enough to have parents who nurtured and encouraged a career in art. She attended art school in her teens, and then went on to study traditional hand-drawn animation at Sheridan College. Not long after graduating, she became a freelance illustrator and animator, working on a broad range of projects, from illustrating children's books and magazines to animating, designing and directing commercials and short films. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
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