About this item
Maggie 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.Jon-Erik Lappano and Kellen Hatanaka, winners of the Governor General's Literary Award for Tokyo Digs a Garden, have created a stunning picture book about a child who turns her passion for collecting into a pleasure for her community.
About the Author
Jon-Erik Lappano is an award-winning Canadian author of books for children. His debut picture book, Tokyo Digs a Garden, was the winner of the 2016 Governor General's Literary Award, and a finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award and the Sakura Award. Jon-Erik has a Masters of Education from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from York University, where he studied environment, culture and communication. Other things Jon-Erik can be found doing in the on and off hours include drinking too much coffee and forgetting why he walked into rooms. Jon-Erik lives in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, with his wife, three daughters, and a growing assortment of pets.
