My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After I'm done perusing this upcoming children's storybook of the author, my initial reaction was that the tragic ending is not suitable for the target audience of the book. However, through proper guidance of parents and educators, young kids could be able to grasp the moral of the story.
Another great technique is by using a different scenario, e.g., a lot of Filipinos choose to work abroad to be able to provide for their families at home and because of the distance, their kids grow up without one or both of their parents around. And more often than not, these kids do not have a close relationship with them and reaching out to them is not that easy.
Parents usually desire to give everything especially to their kids and in expense, being with their children and seeing them grow is just one of the precious things that they cannot be able to witness. The Treasure Bag is an excellent storybook that imparts to young minds that material things are impermanent and family is more valuable than trivial stuff. Older readers, such as parents, will also be reminded of this great lesson that being and spending time with family is more important than just accumulating wealth and giving them luxury.
