New Italian Treasure-Hunting Adventure from Award-Winning Children’s Author Talya Rotbart

Lorenzo’s Treasure Introduces Lovable Animal Characters While Teaching Young Readers About Kindness, Honesty, Friendship, Family, and the Things Money Can’t Buy

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Award-winning children’s author Talya Rotbart invites young readers on an imaginative journey to Italy in her newest illustrated book, Lorenzo’s Treasure or the Gold of Vicenza, a heartwarming adventure inspired by an actual Italian park and its animal residents.

Published by TJFR Press, Inc., the book introduces Biscotti, an ever-curious young rabbit determined to discover a chest of gold hidden centuries earlier by Lorenzo, a courageous Italian horseman fleeing robbers.

Armed with a metal detector given to him by his grandparents, Biscotti recruits an unlikely band of treasure hunters. There’s Bianca, a sensible white rabbit; Gelato, whose runaway imagination sometimes gets the better of him; Gatto, a shy orange tabby cat; and Tartaruga, a friendly turtle who knows the park’s waterways.

Along the way, readers encounter a pair of boisterous roosters, a greyhound puppy who takes his human for walks, and a particularly grumpy rodent whose peculiar cries sound suspiciously like a cow.

Together, Biscotti and his friends transform ordinary afternoons into extraordinary adventures. They become make-believe mountain climbers, galloping musketeers, and ocean voyagers. Their escapades offer laughter and excitement while quietly introducing lessons about generosity, honesty, and responsibility.

Central to the story is a question children can appreciate: Does finding something valuable mean it belongs to you?

As Biscotti’s search unfolds, he begins to understand that some treasures cannot be measured in gold coins. The affection of family, the loyalty of friends, and the joy of shared experiences may be worth considerably more.

Rotbart found inspiration for the book while visiting Parco Querini in Vicenza, Italy. The historic park, with its ancient trees, winding paths, classical statues, and picturesque waterways, was teeming with rabbits and other creatures.

Rather than invent an imaginary setting, Rotbart transformed the real park into a storybook world where animals converse, friendships flourish, and even the forces of nature seem to take an interest in the characters’ adventures.

The book’s colorful illustrations bring these scenes to life, and photographs introduce readers to the actual park that inspired the tale.

Rotbart previously authored But I Said I’m Sorry, a children’s story that earned an enthusiastic recommendation from nationally syndicated radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger. Her earlier books also include The Boy Who Answered the Call of Kilimanjaro: The Adventures of Riyaz.

A multi-award-winning writer, Rotbart draws inspiration from her own children, now adults, and from the people, places, and experiences she encounters. She also researches and co-writes books for adults with her husband, Dean Rotbart, an award-winning journalist and author.

Lorenzo’s Treasure introduces characters whose adventures will continue in future installments set in Parco Querini.

Designed to entertain children while giving parents and grandparents meaningful stories to share, the book celebrates the rewards of curiosity, imagination, and kindness.

For more information or to purchase Lorenzo’s Treasure or the Gold of Vicenza, visit https://tinyurl.com/LorenzosTreasure.

Dean Rotbart
TJFR Press Inc
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