Sam’s Treasures

Summary

This story revolves around Sam, who enjoys collecting what he sees as treasures, and Dara, who is skeptical of Sam's findings during their visit to a park. Sam ventures off on an imaginative treasure hunt, uncovering fantastical items like a magic pearl, a crown, and even a message in a bottle. Meanwhile, Dara feels skeptical and doesn't value what Sam finds until she loses her ring and feels upset. Sam eventually discovers that one of his found treasures is actually Dara's lost ring. This revelation leads Dara to realize the true value of Sam’s discoveries, appreciating his unique perspective. The story emphasizes themes of imagination, the value of different perspectives, and the importance of recognizing the worth in things others may overlook.

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Sam and Dara were at the park.
A shiny sparkle caught Sam’s eye.

A crystal ball! A magic pearl!
A treasure for Sam’s collection!

“That’s not treasure – that’s junk,” said Dara.

She didn’t like the things Sam found.

That was fine with Sam.
“Time to go treasure hunting!”

Off he went with his backpack.

Between the bushes Sam found a crown and a magic wand.

Under an old log he found monsters and creepy creatures.

No, thank you!

Among the flowers, Sam found a chest and a ring.

In the stream, Sam found a message in a bottle and a wise old wizard.

By the lamp post, Sam found a sports car and a victory trophy. Time to show Dara all the treasures he had found!

Dara was crying.
“I lost my ring,” said Dara.
“I don’t know where I dropped it.”

That sounded like something Sam had found.

It was! It was Dara’s ring!

“Thank you, Sam! You DO find treasures!”


Credits

Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/sams-treasures and was created by: Princess Kabeya (Illustrator), Kelly Norwood-Young (Editor), Jon Keevy (Writer), Jessica Janutsch (Designer)

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