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At the End of the Rainbow

A. H. Benjamin

Reading: Read the encounters slowly and pause after each idea of treasure. At the end, invite the child to name something they value and explain whether the story changed or confirmed their view.
Themes: Friendship as treasure: Badger and Fox search for treasure and are reported to realise that their friendship is the most important treasure. The conclusion presents friendship as a valued form of treasure rather than treating the search as only material. Other characters’ treasures help establish the comparison.
Different meanings of treasure: Squirrel, Mother Duck and Old Hare are described as having or representing different treasures, including acorns, a duckling, and memories or experiences. The encounters explain that ‘treasure’ can refer to different valued things, broadening the idea beyond a hidden object.
Worth knowing: The story appears deliberately predictable: characters introduce different treasures before the central relationship becomes the key discovery. If a child prefers surprise or elaborate plotting, discuss whether the clear pattern helps or limits enjoyment.