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Ariana Treasure
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Series: Ariana Treasure
Brief Description
Ariana Treasure loves helping her friends, and Maya definitely needs her help. There’s a talent show at school, but Maya thinks she has no talent. To add to Maya’s dilemma, she is desperate to impress her grandfather, who is visiting all the way from Sri Lanka....
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Format: Paperback / softback
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See moreAriana’s friend Maya’s Seeya is in town from Sri Lanka and Maya is entering the school talent show to impress him. The only thing is… she has no talent. Ariana and the Treasure Chest help Maya decide on a dance routine with some new shoes. The day of the talent show, Maya forgets her lucky shoes and instead performs the dance her Seeya taught her.
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Ariana Treasure loves helping her friends, and Maya definitely needs her help. There’s a talent show at school, but Maya thinks she has no talent. To add to Maya’s dilemma, she is desperate to impress her grandfather, who is visiting all the way from Sri Lanka. Can Ariana help Maya discover her special talent before show day? After all, Ariana knows we all have talents.
In the Ariana Treasure early reader series, there are always problems to solve and fun to be had. Ariana often saves the day with her quick thinking and thoughtful spirit. The stories explore friendship, families, courage, diversity and sustainability.
With simple sentence structures, accessible vocabulary, familiar characters, and relatable storylines, the stories in the Ariana Treasure series would suit eager beginner readers. Whether it be making new friends, saving a kitchen disaster, or finding an act for the talent show, Ariana is ever ready to step up and help those in her community.
Series: Ariana Treasure
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Ariana Treasure: The Fundraiser
The Treasure Chest is in trouble! Ariana's mum is about to sell the thrift shop because there aren't enough customers to keep it open. Ariana is devastated. Thankfully, all her friends want to pitch in and show the community that the store deserves to stay. With newfound determination, the group organises a unique community fundraiser, featuring a food truck, petting...PaperbackSold Out -
Ariana Treasure: The Perfect Day
Ariana Treasure: The Perfect Day by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern follows Ariana Treasure as she eagerly participates in her aunt's wedding. As the flower girl, Ariana wants to ensure the day is nothing short of perfect. Using The Treasure Chest as their preparation hub, Ariana lends a hand wherever possible. However, disaster strikes when she accidentally drops the freshly made wedding...PaperbackSold Out -
Ariana Treasure
Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest – the best thrift shop in town! Come and find the secret ingredient. Ariana is excited for the food truck competition. Her friends, Hunter and Jake, are confident their family will win the big prize. All they need is a standout dish and, thanks to the Treasure Chest, they think they have it. But...PaperbackSold Out -
Ariana Treasure
Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest – the best thrift shop in town! Ariana is excited to hear there is a new kid in town. She can’t wait to show him around the Treasure Chest. She is sure he’ll find exactly what he needs. But, the new kid wants nothing to do with Ariana. To make things worse, Ariana’s favourite...PaperbackSold Out -
Ariana Treasure
Ariana Treasure loves animals, but what happens when a mischievous frog accidentally ends up at her mother’s thrift shop, The Treasure Chest? Can Ariana help get the lost frog home before it causes too much trouble? In the Ariana Treasure early reader series, there are always problems to solve and fun to be had. Ariana often saves the day with...PaperbackSold Out -
Ariana Treasure
Ariana Treasure loves helping her friends, and Maya definitely needs her help. There’s a talent show at school, but Maya thinks she has no talent. To add to Maya’s dilemma, she is desperate to impress her grandfather, who is visiting all the way from Sri Lanka. Can Ariana help Maya discover her special talent before show day? After all, Ariana...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761111846
Publisher: Wombat Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2025
Country: Australia
Imprint: Wombat Books
Illustration: Illustrations, black and white
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Karen Eramus
- Illustrated by Karen Erasmus
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern is an international award-winning author and creative coach, holding a Masters in International Development. Her books have been recognised for awards in Australia and internationally. Through her stories Jacqueline endeavours to support a more inclusive community. Karen Erasmus lives by the sea just south of Melbourne with her children and husband. The coastal environment and the vibrant countryside around her home provide inspiration for her illustrations. Karen’s lively home life often finds its way into her artwork; she loves to create artwork that brings stories to life. She has enjoyed illustrating over 20 picture books. Karen draws on an iPad carefully choosing colour palettes and textures.
Also by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern
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Ariana Treasure: The Fundraiser
The Treasure Chest is in trouble! Ariana's mum is about to sell the thrift shop because there aren't enough customers to keep it open. Ariana is devastated. Thankfully, all her friends want to pitch in and show the community that the store deserves to stay. With newfound determination, the group organises a unique community fundraiser, featuring a food truck, petting...PaperbackSold Out -
Ariana Treasure: The Perfect Day
Ariana Treasure: The Perfect Day by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern follows Ariana Treasure as she eagerly participates in her aunt's wedding. As the flower girl, Ariana wants to ensure the day is nothing short of perfect. Using The Treasure Chest as their preparation hub, Ariana lends a hand wherever possible. However, disaster strikes when she accidentally drops the freshly made wedding...PaperbackSold Out -
Ariana Treasure
Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest – the best thrift shop in town! Come and find the secret ingredient. Ariana is excited for the food truck competition. Her friends, Hunter and Jake, are confident their family will win the big prize. All they need is a standout dish and, thanks to the Treasure Chest, they think they have it. But...PaperbackSold Out -
Ariana Treasure
Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest – the best thrift shop in town! Ariana is excited to hear there is a new kid in town. She can’t wait to show him around the Treasure Chest. She is sure he’ll find exactly what he needs. But, the new kid wants nothing to do with Ariana. To make things worse, Ariana’s favourite...PaperbackSold Out -
Ariana Treasure
Ariana Treasure loves animals, but what happens when a mischievous frog accidentally ends up at her mother’s thrift shop, The Treasure Chest? Can Ariana help get the lost frog home before it causes too much trouble? In the Ariana Treasure early reader series, there are always problems to solve and fun to be had. Ariana often saves the day with...PaperbackSold Out
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