The menagerie of animals that comprise the cast of characters for this book include a fox, a chicken, a rooster, a rabbit, and a bear. Bidding a fond farewell to their friends, fox and chicken, the other animals row across the water in a small boat and end up capsized on a strange island. The rooster becomes entranced with what appears to be a glowing orb, and runs off with it in a nefarious way. It turns out that the orb is not just an unusual sphere, and the entire gang enjoys a happily ever after ending.
The illustrations are sure to charm a wide range of readers because they create a characterization that is equally silly and sly.
The Treasure Thief by Beatrice Rodriguez. New Zealand: Gecko Press, 2011. [9781877467844]
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