Review: Treasure in the Deep

Treasure in the Deep

Written by Sue Harris

Illustrated by Stephanie Boey

Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: The Templar Company
ISBN: 1-84011-143-7

Summary/Back cover:
When Little Fish hears an intriguing story of hidden treasure, he sets off in search of the glittering haul. Lift the flaps to discover lots of sparkling surprises and meet the new friends Little Fish makes as he discovers that treasure come in many different forms...

This book is just gorgeous - it tells the tale of a little fish searching for hidden treasure in a coral reef, who discovers that the many different coloured animals that live in the reef are the treasures themself.  This page has lift the flaps, which appeal greatly to my 2 year old at the moment - but I do have to be very careful that he doesn't rip the flaps right off!  The books is made from sturdy paper, but not sturdy enough to stop a rambunctious toddler, if he had his way.

This book is another rhyming one (I do enjoy children's books that rhyme), which makes it a pleasure to read over and over, but there are a couple of phrases to keep adult readers on their toes - "bright sea anemones" is the one that trips me up the most!

I do recommend this book as one for children to read with their parents - perhaps not the young toddlers, but once they're old enough to understand that lift the flaps does not mean ripping them out.  My 2 year old has a lot of fun pointing out the shiny colours on each page, and naming the sea animals (although the seahorse is sometimes called a seesaw and sometimes an exersaucer at the moment!).

My rating: 4 out of 5.  Definitely worth a read.

Review written by Bronwyn