Unexpected Treasures - Hardcover

Osteen, Victoria

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 141695550X ISBN 13: 9781416955504

Publisher: Little Simon Inspirations, 2009

Synopsis

Victoria Osteen has gained recognition and respect as a co-pastor of the world famous Lakewood Church together with her husband and best-selling author, Joel Osteen. Her message of faith and love targeted towards women and children have gained her respect and a loyal following of her own.

In Victoria Osteen's new storybook series, she takes her readers on exhuberant fantasy adventures that encourage children to use their imaginations to grow in their faith and inspiration. In this tale on the high-seas, two friends, "Captain" Jon and his "First Mate" Sue, embark on an adventure of imagination and discovery. While exploring the world on their imaginary ship, they rescue a couple of grumpy pirates whose boat has crashed while sailing after the ultimate treasure. Told with yo-ho-ho, sing-songy rhymes, these two adventurous friends teach the pirates that the best treasure of all is the love in our hearts.

A fun treasure map and answer-aloud question section at the end of the story encouage parents and children to talk about the lessons they've just learned and to discover the adventure in their own daily lives.

About this title

About the Author:

Victoria Osteen is copastor of Lakewood Church and the wife of televangelist Joel Osteen. She is a native of Houston, Texas.

Diane Palmisciano is the illustrator of more than fifty books for children including picture books and chapter books such as the Jenny Archer series. Ms. Palmisciano is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Rhode Island.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 2—Captain Jon and First Mate Sue set sail on an imaginary pirate ship and rescue some stranded pirates, but are unable to salvage their treasure. While the crew members argue about whose fault the wreck is, Sue reminds them that although they lost their gold, they gained two lifelong friends. The new pals exchange tokens of friendship (a shell necklace and a treasure map). "'It's strange,' said Captain Curly Beard./And then he smiled real wide./'This giving stuff is really fun/I feel all warm inside.'" Osteen's text attempts to inspire readers to search for treasures within themselves and others, but the syrupy text is awkward and strains to rhyme. The overall effect is preachy, and the illustrations are uninspired and stiff.—Mary Hazelton, Elementary Schools in Warren & Waldoboro, ME
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About this edition

• Publisher: Little Simon Inspirations
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 141695550X
• ISBN 13: 9781416955504
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Palmisciano Diane