Volume VIII · Stories of Joy and Hope
The Treasure Map in the Schoolyard
In autumn, the schoolyard was full of yellow leaves that rustled underfoot. Every now and then the big chestnut tree dropped a shiny conker. By the flower bed stood the caretaker’s watering can, as usual. One day, Mrs Ionescu set up a treasure hunt for the class, right there in the yard.
The story continues in volume VIII, “Stories of Joy and Hope”: told in full, illustrated, with everything that follows it.
What you'll find in the book about this story
- A short version for little ones (ages 4–7), to read at bedtime in a few minutes.
- The full story for older children, from age 8, with every part of it.
- Questions for family discussion so the story travels from the ears to the heart.
- A short prayer that a child can say on their own.
- A good deed to try together during the week ahead.