Tessa's Treasures: Book One: Cherishing Others

by Gary Bower

Where would you look for treasure? Tessa's was right under her nose. The first of a series of "Thinking of Others" books, "Tessa's Treasures" is a delightful picture book that teaches children the value of others. Filled with playful exchanges between two very dissimilar children, "Tessa's Treasures" emphasizes the preciousness of individuality, uniqueness, and human life. Tessa likes flowers and jewelry; Luke likes dinosaurs and frogs. Tessa is sweet, though a bit of a tease. Luke is chivalrous, though somewhat unrefined. Together they are treasure hunters...and what a big treasure they find!

32 pages, Hardcover

First published November 6, 2000

About the author

Gary Bower is an award-winning author, speaker, and ordained minister. His many years of experience pastoring small children, tweens, teens, and adults have helped him develop a rare ability to touch hearts of a wide age range simultaneously. He is author of 16 books, including Perfect Christmas.

His books have received high praise from Gary Smalley, Randy Alcorn, Chuck Bentley of Crown Financial Ministries, and the Duggar family. Gary speaks all over the Eastern United States at homeschool conventions, churches, and MOPS groups. He loves to read to his children and grandchildren.

Reviews

[Leslie Diggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect read-aloud with a wonderful message about using words to build up rather than tear down. The illustrations are truly beautiful - Jan Bower’s paintings capture the emotions on each page. Highly recommended, along with all of the other books in the Thinking of Others series.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

sweet story about real treasures in life.