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"Lift the flaps to explore a busy ancient Roman town, and join the Flavius family as they go shopping, visit the baths and watch a thrilling chariot race"--Back cover.

This is a delightful picture book that brings to life a busy day in Egypt, long ago. A little boy hurries off to school, acrobats tumble through the crowded market, and crowds gather by the River Nile to watch the Pharaoh coming home. The simple and engaging text is brightly accompanied by the illustrations of Alfredo Belli. Beautifully presented with a padded cover, this is an ideal gift for young children.

The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself.Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.