In the Treasure Chest's newest delivery, Ariana and her mother find a frog inside the box. Ariana enlists the advice of her classmate, Hugo, in taking care of it until they find its owner. She soon gets suspicious of Hugo's behavior and asks if it's actually his frog. Hugo admits it was and he'd hidden it from his parents, but now the secret's out.
Ariana Treasure loves animals but what happens when a mischievous frog accidentally ends up at her mother's thrift shop, The Treasure Chest? Can Ariana help get the lost frog home before it causes too much trouble?
In the Ariana Treasure early reader series there are always problems to solve and fun to be had. Ariana often saves the day with her quick thinking and thoughtful spirit. The stories explore friendship, families, courage, diversity and sustainability. With simple sentence structures, accessible vocabulary, familiar characters and relatable storylines, the stories in the Ariana Treasure series would suit eager beginner readers. Whether it be making new friends, saving a kitchen disaster or finding an act for the talent show, Ariana is ever ready to step up and help those in her community.
- Encourages creative problem-solving strategies
- Emphasis on sustainability and caring for the environment through reusing
- Promotes kindness, friendship, and teamwork while celebrating diversity and multiculturalism
- Beginning reader friendly, with short chapters
