Picture Book 19: The Treasure

Author: Uri Shulevitz

Illustrator: Uri Shulevitz

Genre: Picture Book

Subgenre: Traditional Literature

Themes: dreams, taking risks, finding treasure in the familiar

Characters:

~Primary: Isaac

~Secondary: soldier

Awards:

~Caldecott Honor Book

Date of Publication:

Publication Company: Farrar Strauss and Giroux

Summary:Isaac has been having some strange dreams, dreams that promise him a treasure from far away.  But Isaac is not sure if he should follow them.  When he does, he realizes that the treasure that he is looking for is closer than he thinks.

Recommendation: This book is beautiful.  The pictures are stunning and the words are simple and soothing.  This is a great book that combines wonderful literary elements with a good moral message.  I would use this book in a younger class, particularly during some quiet time.