About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is trailing behind an older sibling or looking for a way to turn a quiet afternoon into a grand adventure. It is a perfect choice for the preschooler who wants to do everything the big kids do but needs a project that is all their own. The story follows young Marcy as she watches her older sister write a story about a treasure hunt. Inspired, Marcy decides to conduct her own search in the backyard, eventually discovering her own version of buried gold. It is a gentle, realistic look at how children process inspiration and find joy in the world right outside their door. At just 16 pages, this Scholastic reader is designed to build confidence in emerging readers while validating their sense of wonder. It celebrates the special bond between siblings and the way a little imagination can transform a simple patch of dirt into a place of discovery.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. This is a secular, realistic, and highly safe contemporary story focused on play and family dynamics.
Ideal Reader
A 4-year-old who often feels 'too small' to participate in their older siblings' schoolwork or hobbies and needs an example of how to channel that envy into independent play.
