Marley's Treasure [Hardcover]

Gable Yerrid (Author), Jennifer Fitzgerald (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Marley is a happy little monkey living in a tropical paradise.  But Marley s life is turned upside down when he discovers a wondrous treasure.  The more he hold on to this treasure, the more unhappy he becomes.  A special visit from a wise old pelican helps Marley realize the greatest treasure of all.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: Yorkville Press (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976744260
• ISBN-13: 978-0976744269
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 11.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,674,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a delightful book!, October 29, 2007

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Amy Collins MacGregor "Book Girl 0930" (Troy, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marley's Treasure (Hardcover)

I picked up this book because the monkey on the cover was so appealing. It is definately one of the cutest books I have ever read to my niece... but the actual story has a great message. I loved the idea of reading a story to children that discusses how easy it is to get distracted by wealth and "treasure". In the end, Marley finds out what is important... a great book for kids. They will love the pictures and story, while their parents will get a lot out of the message as well!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift from the Heart, April 7, 2009

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Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marley's Treasure (Hardcover)

"Marley's Treasure" is a wonderful book, to look at and to read. It touches the heart with its message of giving and parents will enjoy reading it as much as their children will delight in hearing it. Marley is a lovable monkey, who becomes not so lovable after he has found a golden treasure, and decides to hide and hoard it. When he realizes that this is making him lonely and sad, he turns to his friends again, and shares his bounty, learning that the greatest and most abundant gift of all comes from giving.

"Marley's Treasure" is beautifully written. The language is simple but flowing and has a large enough vocabulary to interest, educate and expand as the youngster grows. Author Gable Yerrid wrote "Marley's Treasure" for his younger brother Mason, and his dedication to him is very special and must not be missed. It is truly a gift from the heart.

Illustrator Jennifer Fitzgerald comes to this project from a career as an Art Director in advertising, and her skill as an illustrator is excellent. Expressive and full of charm, Marley and his friends are depicted with humor and a sense of wonder (I have a particular liking for Lester the turtle) and her feeling for the leafy jungle is terrific. The final scene of Marley on the beach below a starry night sky is the perfect end for this sweet and tender book, with its example of charity and true friendship.

"Marley's Treasure" is a sturdy, well constructed book with a nice weight to it. Its pages are thick and will last through many years of reading, bringing joy to the entire family.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marley's Treasure is a picturebook with a strong moral lesson., February 6, 2008

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marley's Treasure (Hardcover)

Featuring cheerful, child-friendly illustrations, Marley's Treasure is a picturebook with a strong moral lesson. When Marley, a young monkey, stumbles across a beautiful treasure of shining golden bananas, he hoards them to himself - yet discovers that he isn't happy. The wisdom of an old pelican helps him understand that the greatest value of a treasure lies in sharing it with friends. "Life was good again and Marley realized that the treasures of life he had found would never be lost, as long as he shared with others." Highly recommended.