"In movies, treasure is always hidden -
pirate treasure, lost and forbidden.
But treasure is everywhere.
You don't need a map to know it's there."
Elly MacKay's books have garnered many fans. The art she has created for this book about finding treasure is a treasure in itself. Her child narrator is a collector of the little gems to be found in the places we visit every day. Her day at the beach with her grandfather finds her playing in the sand, at water's edge while looking closely at land and sky, and diving deep to find unseen shells that sparkle when the sunlight hits them, a rock, a rusty key, and a marble.
Some treasures you can't hold or collect. You have to return to see them again. At the end of the day, she will choose only one, with her Papa's help, to take home in her special treasure tin. A hard decision to make, but worthwhile. In the end, the best treasure of all is spending the day with her grandfather and her furry friend.
Lovely! Be prepared to head outside with your little ones to see what treasures you can find in familiar everyday places.
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