| Unexpected Treasures Contributor(s): Osteen, Victoria (Author), Palmisciano, Diane (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 141695550X ISBN-13: 9781416955504 Publisher: Little Simon Inspirations OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2009 Annotation: In her debut picture book for children, Osteen shows readers that the greatest treasure of all is a loving heart. A fun activity and crafts page at the end of the book encourages kids to implement the lesson they've just learned and to the adventure in their own daily lives. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Christianity - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Biblical Studies - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religious - Christian - Devotional & Prayer |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2009275800 |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 8.82" W x 11.28" (0.84 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Palmisciano, Diane: - 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.Osteen, Victoria: - Victoria Osteen is co-pastor of Lakewood Church and the wife of televangelist Joel Osteen. She is a native of Houston, Texas. |