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Treasure Hunt by Stephanie M. Wildman Published by Lawley Enterprises LLC on November 1, 2022
Genres: Children's
Pages: 32
Format: eARC
Source: Provided as part of book tour
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In this light-hearted story, twins Flor and Roberto scamper through their house, hunting for treasures hidden by big brother, Luis. Can these everyday objects really be treasures that offer more fun than video games or TV? Join Flor and Roberto on their search and discover what fun Luis creates with a gigantic cardboard box. Bonus content provides direction for creating your own at-home fun!
Julie’s Review:
Treasure Hunt is such a cute book. There is so much to enjoy, so let’s get into it.
I loved the siblings working together to have fun. The older brother did an amazing job of creating a fun after-school activity for his younger twin siblings. I loved that – let’s not just play video games or watch TV – there is other fun to be had!
I also loved the creativity of the treasure hunt; there were clues and steps to find each next clue. Who doesn’t love that? There’s even a page in the book showing you how to make your own puppets!
I just wish there were more pages to show more about the kids’ puppet show and who the audience is. The book was a bit on the short side.
What’s also great is the book includes reusing something rather than trashing it. Great for our world!
The illustrations were lovely, and I especially loved all the expressions on the kid’s faces. Very well done. As part of Multicultural Children’s Book Month, this is a diverse read with lovely characters. I especially loved the name Flor for one of the kiddos. What a lovely name!
I read this again with my son and he said he liked it a lot.
About the Author:
Stephanie M. Wildman, author of the forthcoming BRAVE IN THE WATER, became a Professor Emerita after serving as the John A. and Elizabeth H. Sutro Chair at Santa Clara Law. She directed the school’s Center for Social Justice and Public Service. In 2007 the Society of American Law Teachers, the largest national organization of law school faculty honored her with their Great Teacher Award. Her most recent books include: RACE AND RACES: CASES AND RESOURCES FOR A DIVERSE AMERICA 3d (with RICHARD DELGADO, ANGELA A. HARRIS, JUAN F. PEREA, AND JEAN STEFANCIC) (2015); SOCIAL JUSTICE: PROFESSIONALS COMMUNITIES AND LAW (with MARTHA R. MAHONEY AND JOHN O. CALMORE) (2013) and WOMEN AND THE LAW STORIES (with Elizabeth Schneider) (2011). Her book, PRIVILEGE REVEALED: HOW INVISIBLE PREFERENCE UNDERMINES AMERICA, (with contributions by Margalynne Armstrong, Adrienne D. Davis, & Trina Grillo) won the 1997 Outstanding Book Award from the Gustavus Meyers Center for Human Rights. She has authored dozens of law review articles and journalistic pieces. She is a grandmother, mother, spouse, friend, good listener, and she is able to sit “criss-cross apple sauce” thanks to her yoga practice. Learn more at www.stephaniewildman.com.
Here are some fun facts about the book:
Chris Castellarin – a first-grade teacher in Canada – made a TV show out of Treasure Hunt! He broadcasts Lessons from the Classroom on Vancouver Island’s Channel 4 – Roger’s Spotlight Community TV.
Watch it here:
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