About this item
Highlights
- A Bank Street College Best Children's BookA book to inspire children to look for treasures in the great outdoors, where everyday objects take on new, magical meanings with a little imagination.
- 3-8 Years
- 10.3" x 10.2" Hardcover
- 36 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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About the Book
Originally published in Austria in 2018 as Der Bèarenvogelschatz.Book Synopsis
A Bank Street College Best Children's Book
A book to inspire children to look for treasures in the great outdoors, where everyday objects take on new, magical meanings with a little imagination.
"Alive with modest wonder--a treasure."
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Little Bear is a treasure finder. And he finds the most wonderful things: a shiny button, a tickly feather, a cozy hiding place, a tree to scratch, and even a shy, soft piece of lint. The other animals, however, don't understand Little Bear's treasures. "Just junk," they say. Except for one... When Little Bear meets Little Bird, it's the beginning of a wonderful friendship. Together, Little Bear just might discover his best treasure yet.
Poetic, affectionate, funny, and captivatingly illustrated, this gorgeous picture book is a treasure itself.
Review Quotes
"Alive with modest wonder--a treasure."
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"This high-minded, big-hearted picture book sends the message that, while one may delight in having possessions, a good friend has more value."
--Shelf Awareness
"Dreis' illustrations gracefully convey the joy found by the bear and bird in the world around them--and in their friendship.... this is a book that emphasizes the importance of pausing to observe, to collect, and to value one's surroundings."
--Booklist
"A heck of a heck of a nice surprise ....the art is exceedingly appealing.... When I got to that final image of the bear and the bird from behind that, I found my breath truly taken away. It's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, but absolutely unforgettable."
--School Library Journal
About the Author
Stella Dreis is a painter, illustrator, and author from Plovdiv, Bulgaria. She has lived in Germany since 1995, where she works as a freelance artist and illustrator, creating her treasure trove of work. Dreis's fine illustrations have received many awards including the Hasselt Publication Award, the Troisdorf picture book prize, and the Golden Plaquette from the Bratislava International Biennial of Illustrations.