{"product_id":"maggies-treasure-9781773062372","title":"Maggie's Treasure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Maggie's treasure collection grows too big to manage, she finds a creative solution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaggie finds treasure wherever she goes. Whether it's a button, a feather or a shiny stone, she picks it up and takes it home. At first the neighbors and city workers are grateful to Maggie for cleaning up; the mayor even gives her an award. But over time Maggie's collection grows bigger and bigger, until it spills out of her house and garden in an unsightly mess. Her parents tell her \"Enough treasure!\" and eventually even Maggie realizes that something must be done. Finally, inspired by a bird outside her window, she finds a way to share her treasure that enchants and transforms the entire neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJon-Erik Lappano and Kellen Hatanaka, winners of the Governor General's Literary Award for \u003cem\u003eTokyo Digs a Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, have created a stunning picture book about a child who turns her passion for collecting into a pleasure for her community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2\u003cbr\u003e Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLappano, Jon-Erik:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJon-Erik Lappano is a person who stays up too late working on curious things, including writing books for children. His debut picture book, \u003cem\u003eTokyo Digs a Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, was the winner of the Governor General's Literary Award. \u003cem\u003eMaggie's Treasure\u003c\/em\u003e, his second picture book, was inspired by his daughters' impressive ability to spot treasure. Jon-Erik lives in Stratford, Ontario, with his wife, three daughters, and a growing collection of things that glitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHatanaka, Kellen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eKellen Hatanaka is a designer and illustrator who lives in Stratford, Ontario, with his family. He has written and illustrated \u003cem\u003eWork: An Occupational ABC\u003c\/em\u003e (an ALA Notable Children's Book) and \u003cem\u003eDrive: A Look at Roadside Opposites\u003c\/em\u003e. He also illustrated \u003cem\u003eTokyo Digs a Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the Governor General's Literary Award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Groundwood Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50369193378066,"sku":"9781773062372","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3fcca405-93d0-4dbf-8829-67609a8d793f.jpg?v=1728522953","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/maggies-treasure-9781773062372","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}