The Treasure Box
  • Published: 11 April 2022
  • ISBN: 9781984813183
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $45.00

The Treasure Box

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A poignant, gorgeously-illustrated story about a girl's bond with her grandfather and how it evolves after his death.

A poignant, gorgeously-illustrated story about a girl's bond with her grandfather and how it evolves after his death.

Searching for treasures with her grandpa is this young girl’s favorite thing to do. Every week they examine the items in her secret box and go on walks to find more—a broken robin’s egg, rusty spring, even a snakeskin that makes Grandpa squirm and make funny faces.
 
But then Grandpa is too sick to come. She leaves him a few treasures in the hospital, but when he dies, she can’t bring herself to even open the treasure box.
 
When Grammy brings her some treasures Grandpa wanted her to have, they open the box together and continue the tradition, showing that memories of time together are the greatest treasures of all.
 
This poignant, gorgeously-illustrated story celebrates the special bonds kids have with grandparents, even after they are gone.
 
  • Published: 11 April 2022
  • ISBN: 9781984813183
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $45.00
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Praise for The Treasure Box

Praise for Our Favorite Day of the Year by A.E. Ali; illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
 
* “Bell’s textured illustrations are festive and youthful, picturing a diverse, child-centered world…The dual focus on friendship and diversity makes this choice a winner.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* “A comforting story that will help build bridges among children of different backgrounds and faiths.” —School Library Journal, starred review

* “The highlight of this earnest celebration—of festivities, varied family configurations, and friendship—is Bell’s art, created using digital brushes and scanned, hand-painted textures, which feature intricate patterns and endearing portraits of the students.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
 
* “Gorgeously inviting illustrations and a joyful theme will likely make Our Favorite Day of the Year kindergarten classrooms' favorite book of the year…This lovely book is the consummate first day read for preschool or kindergarten.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review

Praise for Who Wants a Tortoise? by Dave Keane; illustrated by K.G. Campbell

2017 ILA-CBC Children's Choice
2017 Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year
 
* "The narrator's initial petulance, revealed in the frank narrative and soft pictures, is both entertaining and realistic. Sensitive readers may develop feelings for the innocent tortoise long before she does, which makes for a satisfying ending." —The Horn Book Magazine, starred review

* "A sweet read-aloud for first-time tortoise owners." —Kirkus, starred review

"Irresistibly idiosyncratic and full of charm . . . An adorable addition to any pet-themed storytime." —School Library Journal