What a Treasure!

By Jane Hillenbrand and Will Hillenbrand

Book Overview

Dig deep with Mole to uncover the best treasures of all in this Guided Reading Level G story.

Hunting for buried treasure, Mole unearths a twig. It's not much use to him, but a bird flying by wants it for a nest. When he discovers a shell, Mole gives it to Snail for a cozy home. Happy to share, Mole keeps digging, and uncovers--another hole, with another little mole in it. A new friend--what a treasure indeed.

Brightly colored illustrations enhance this simple story about friendship, sharing, and perseverance, created by husband and wife team Jane and Will Hillenbrand. Perfect for sharing with your own treasured friends, this is an ideal read-aloud for emerging readers.

The award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own

For early-to-mid first grade readers, Level G books feature more complex storylines than prior levels, and a wider variety of structure and punctuation. Illustrations offer support for decoding the more challenging vocabulary words introduced.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823439879
• ISBN13: 9780823439874
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Holiday House, Incorporated
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

What a Treasure indeed!

This book is destined to be a classic with inviting rhythm, magnetic repetition, and a giving spirit. Determined to find a treasure, Mole unearths objects and graciously offers each to a nearby friend who is in need. Happy to continue digging for something he may or may not keep himself, Mole discovers a companion with whom he has much in common. Themes of friendship and generosity abound with subtle reminders of what our world might be like if we shared our resources with one another. Whimsical illustrations delicately complement the sweet, simple structures of language throughout the story that Jane and Will Hillenbrand have kindly offered as a treasure to their readers.

Fantastic, Delightful Story about the Joy of Friendship!

Jane Hillenbrand's story about a mole looking for treasure is certain to delight children of every age. This book is designed for young readers and will appeal to them because of the rhythmic language and beautiful illustrations by children's artist, Will Hillenbrand. For children of all ages, it is an excellent writing prompt with a theme of great importance to every child, the search for friendship. The "treasures" that Mole finds while digging include a twig that is exactly what a bird needs for its nest, a shell that a snail can use for its house, and an acorn that squirrel can eat for dinner. Finally, Mole finds a special treasure for himself, another mole to be his new friend.