The Treasure: A Story about Finding Joy in Unexpected Places

A stunning picture book which teaches that real treasure is not gold and friendship is the best gift of all

Once, atop a cold, dark mountain, there was an old wooden chest. And in the chest, there was a treasure so special that it could make your dreams come true. Or so it was said . . .

Join Hare as she sets off to find the treasure, hoping for an exciting adventure. On the way, she meets Bear, whose dream is to make friends, and Bird, whose dream is to overcome shyness. But when they eventually get to the top and find the treasure, they realize that they’ve already found what they’re looking for.

Perfect for ages 4+, this stunning picture book teaches that real treasure is not gold, but rather friendship holds the most value of all.

Marcela Ferreira was born in Rio de Janeiro and moved to London as a teenager. She lives in London with her husband, two children, and a pair of newly rescued kittens, Loki and Thor. Her first picture book, The Queen Next Door, was published in the UK in March 2023. Brian Lambert is an illustrator and graphic designer based in the Northwest region of the US. In his own words, ＂I draw cute things--but sometimes I’ll draw things that I think are cool . . . cutely.＂