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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 fi nd 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.

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A wonderful way of rediscovering ancient, life-giving treasures. --David Suzuki, Scientist and Broadcaster 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. --Autumn Peltier, internationally recognized advocate for water, from the Wikwemikong First Nation 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

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 A good story to read aloud. -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials Full of wonder and the beauty of the natural surroundings, this book is a treat. -- Sal's Fiction Addiction 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 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 A wonderful way of rediscovering ancient, life-giving treasures. --David Suzuki, Scientist and Broadcaster 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. --Autumn Peltier, internationally recognized advocate for water, from the Wikwemikong First Nation

A wonderful way of rediscovering ancient, life-giving treasures. --David Suzuki, Scientist and Broadcaster 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. --Autumn Peltier, internationally recognized advocate for water, from the Wikwemikong First Nation 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 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 A good story to read aloud. --CM: Canadian Review of Materials

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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!). Irene Luxbacherc 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.

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