On the first day of school, two girls become friends; through the school year, they exchange notes, hunt for nature treasures (pebbles, feathers, acorns, worms), and share cookies. On the final day of school, it's clear their friendship will continue into the summer. "Our adventures have just begun..."

In an author's note, Ward remembers collecting treasures as a girl, but never having pockets in her clothing, unlike her sons.

Illustrations: printmaking inks, cut paper, pastels, colored pencils, acrylic paint, digitally assembled

See also: My Best Friend by Julie Fogliano, Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away for Meg Medina, In A Jar by Deborah Marcero ( )