Author: Jamie Michalak
Genre: Picture Book
Format: Hardback
Pages: 32
This book came at the perfect time. I have been in the worst reading slump so far this year. One where I've started several books, but not actually finished a single one. The worst part has been I have no idea why, just nothing has kept my attention. Then this little gem appeared in my mailbox!
It's was not only a really quick read but an absolutely adorable read. The story follows Dakota as she hunts for hidden treasure in the museum she lives in. It's got a little bit of a Night of the Museum and Indiana Jones vibes to it. It's a quick pace story with a handful of words on every other page, which makes it's the perfect bedtime book. At least in my opinion.
The artwork that accompanies the story brings Dakota's museum to life. The pages are colorful and eye-catching and help to tell the story along the way. I mean the first thing that caught my eye was the cover. Kelly Murphy did an amazing job illustrating especially when it came to the fact that along with the story is a game of hunt and find.
At the end of the book, there is a challenge to find some of Dakota's objects through the museum as she goes on her treasure hunt. Murphy did a wonderful job hiding some of these things in plain sight, while others blend into the background and aren't so easy to find.
I thought this was book was adorable and could easily be any kid's favorite. For me, it was a cute way to start pulling myself out of this reading slump. Not only have I finished a book, but it was completely adorable as well.
HAPPY READING!!
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