The Treasure Hunt

Little Bill

by Bill Cosby, Varnette P. Honeywood (Illustrator)

[Reader Level 3]

Little Bill reaches his room for his treasure. What he finds is a great surprise as he learns to value his own talents and treasure the people he loves.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Book Club, Family, African American

40 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1997

About the author

William Henry Cosby Jr. is an American retired comedian, actor, and media personality. Often cited as a trailblazer for African Americans in the entertainment industry, Cosby was a film, television, and stand-up comedy star, with his longest-running live-action role being that of Cliff Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992). He also released several stand-up comedy albums and was a popular spokesperson in advertising for decades. Cosby was well known in the United States for his fatherly image and gained a reputation as "America's Dad". Since 2014, dozens of allegations of sexual assault have been made against him.
Cosby began his career as a stand-up comic at the Hungry I nightclub in San Francisco in 1961, and primarily performed observational comedy in a conversational style. He released numerous standup specials starting with Bill Cosby Is a Very Funny Fellow...Right! (1963) and starred in the comedy film Bill Cosby: Himself (1983). Cosby still holds the record for winning the most Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, with seven wins. His acting career began with a starring role in the NBC secret-agent show I Spy (1965–1968), which broke new ground for African Americans when he made history by winning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Actor in a Drama Series, becoming the first black actor to do so.
Cosby made his film debut starring in Man and Boy (1971) followed by Hickey & Boggs (1972), Uptown Saturday Night (1974), Let's Do It Again (1975), A Piece of the Action (1977), Leonard Part 6 (1987), and Ghost Dad (1990). He produced and starred in a series of television sitcoms such as The Bill Cosby Show (1969–1971), Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972–1985) and The Cosby Show (1984–1992) as well as its the spin-off A Different World (1987–1993), The Cosby Mysteries (1994–1995), and Cosby (1996–2000). He hosted Kids Say the Darndest Things (1998–2000). During his prolific career he advertised numerous products including the Jell-O ice pop treats Pudding Pop.
Over 60 women have accused Cosby of rape, drug-facilitated sexual assault, sexual battery, child sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Those allegations gained traction 2014 after a set which made mention of them by fellow comedian Hannibal Buress went viral. Numerous allegations followed with Cosby maintaining his innocence and repeatedly denying the allegations made against him. Despite receiving numerous awards and honorary degrees, several of them were revoked following the allegations. Reruns of The Cosby Show and other programs featuring Cosby were pulled from syndication. In 2018, Cosby was convicted of aggravated sexual assault against Andrea Constand. He was imprisoned until the conviction was vacated in June 2021 by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on the basis of Cosby's 5th Amendment and 14th Amendment due process rights having been violated. In 2022, Cosby was found civilly liable for having sexually assaulted Judy Huth when she was 16.

Reviews

[Nakim Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was good

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished reading the childrens’ book “THE TREASURE HUNT” by BILL COSBY & illustrated by VARNETTE P. HONEYWOOD. This is #24 in my Oprah Reads and Re-reads bookclub. In this easy-to-read chapter book by comedian and storyteller Bill Cosby, Little Bill learns that everyone in his family has a special treasure to offer. It's raining outside and Little Bill is bored. He walks around his house, trying to find something to do. Dad wants to show Little Bill his old plastic jazz records. Mom is cleaning off her antique silver platter. His brother Bobby is sorting through his baseball card collection. Everyone has something special but not Little Bill! It takes a visit from Great-Grandma Alice to show Little Bill that he has a special treasure of his own -- he is a very funny storyteller!

[Dennis Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Bill by Bill Cosby is an extraordinary children's book in cartoon form with colorful images to attract the eye of any child. The text is kept simple and is relatable to all children regardless of culture. It is an excellent book to start children off with leading them into reading novels. As an African-American it made it easy for me to relate to a black character. Little Bill had a wild imagination. Children may have learned that if you couldn’t have physical or material things your imagination could be just as fun. It was refreshing to read about Little Bill and and his adventures with his friends and family.

[Spencer Wanlass · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cosby, Bill, and Varnette P. Honeywood. The Treasure Hunt. New York: Scholastic, 1997. Print. Easy Reader. The Treasure Hunt is about a young boy who wants to find what he is good at. So he talks to his Grandma about it and she says that he needs to go on a treasure hunt to find what he is looking for. He goes around his house in search and he eventually finds out his skill. It’s a simple easy reader for beginners. It is simple and is right to the point. I would have beginning readers who are just about to start reading chapter books use this book. It is not too difficult of a story and not too in depth as to not confuse the reader.

[Michelle Kampmeier · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hardly want to give this any stars because it's a child's book, but it was a cute one with a good lesson. Special things close, near, and dear to our hearts aren't always tangible. You just have to be grateful for what you do have. Cute story.

[Rhandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

What i like about the book is that is short and easy.i will recomend it too little kids.

[Aubrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just remembered these, Naomi and I enjoyed them when she was about 4. I am going to have to re look them up for Ellie.

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Treasure Hunt: A Little Bill Book for Beginning Readers, Level 3
by Bill Cosby
a short enthnographic story

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little Bill is bored on a rainy day. He sees that his family all own special collectables, but he doesn't. What does he collect? (Spoiler Alert: stories!)

[Ginnie Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little bill is one of the most loveable, adorable little things! you just can't help but fall in love with him and his quirky but very solid and loving family. I kind of want them to adopt me

[Rosa Cline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little Bill is confused and bored. As he walks through his house looking for something to do he realizes everyone but him has something 'special' they enjoy or do. He tries to look through his things to find that 'something special' but when his great grandma Alice The Great comes into his room she helps him to find that special thing.

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book because the local library is running a literacy incentive program that encourages readers to select books from a variety of categories. One of the categories this year is "banned books". I found this series on the ALA's list of "10 most challenged books of 2016" http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/fr...

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I appreciated that the book displayed interests of different individuals in a family. I felt like the female characters were limited in traditional roles and I felt like the ending was too quick and tidy to feel real.

[Kaitlyn Kluesner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is great for beginning readers that can read independently. Little Bill searches his room for his best treasure, and he finds a great big surprise. This is a great story that teaches children to use the abilities that they're good at and to also be thankful for what they have.

[Amat Gaye · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is good but not that good

[Elizabeth Meadows · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this because it's on Oprah's Book Club list. It's a nice little children's book about discovering your own interests and talents.

[Kyndra Lemke]

Oprah book club read.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A beginner chapter book for young readers. Cute story with a simple life lesson.

[Jay DeMoir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bedtime story with my kiddos 🖤

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