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The Treasure, written by Uri Shulevitz and self-illustrated, is a 1980 picture book published by Sunburst. The Treasure was a Caldecott Medal Honor Book for ???? and was Shulevitz's first Caldecott Honor Medal of a total of three during his career. He has also earned three Caldecott Honors, for The Treasure, Snow and How I Learned Geography. His other books include One Monday Morning, Dawn, So Sleepy Story, and many others. He also wrote the instructional guide Writing with Pictures: How to Write and Illustrate Children's Books. Description “Rich full-color illustrations provide a fresh and vigorous interpretation of the familiar story of a poor man who, inspired by a recurring dream, journeys to a far city to look for a treasure-only to be advised to return home and find it.” ―The Horn Book “[A] perfect blend of words and pictures. . .A must purchase.” ―Starred, School Library Journal

Synopsis The Treasure, by:Uri Shulevitz In this book, the character Isaac hears a voice in his dreams three times advising him to embark on a trek to the Capital City and look for a treasure under the bridge, near the royal palace. Though feeling reluctant, Isaac decides to head out to visually verify if his dream could be a reality. The journey brings Isaac to encounter a heart warming ending.

Critical Reception This book is a treasure...once again Uri Shulevitz proves himself a storyteller loyal to the spirit of his tail. His unassuming text is wonderfully enhanced by illustrations luminosity and richness. - The Christian Science Monitor

Rich, full-color illustrations provide a fresh and vigorous interpretation of the familiar story of a poor man who, inspired by a recurring dream, journeys to a far city to look for a treasure- only to be advised to return home and find it. - The Horn Book

The simple but dignified narrative provides the perfect frame for Shulevitz's pictures, which depict traditional Eastern Europe cities and countrysides in subtly glowing colors. - Starred/School Library Journal