What a Map Can Do
Published on 18. July 2023
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-0-593-51998-1 (ISBN)
Description
A raccoon narrator embarks on a big adventure in this exciting exploration of maps for the youngest readers. Traditional maps of cities, roads, and parks are joined by some less conventional ones such as inside the body, each one methodically introduced with humour and clear explanation. A clever, colourful, and engaging first look at constructing and decoding maps.
Reviews / Votes
*Association for Library Service to Children NOTABLE BOOK of 2024*? "So many places to go. How to explore them? With maps! A standout picture book that both entertains and teaches." -Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW)
? "A a useful, playful seek-and-find basic-skills book-and a primer for how to survive without GPS navigation." -Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)
"This introduction to maps that will have readers learning and laughing together." -School Library Journal
Best Book of 2023 - Chicago Public Library
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Up to Kindergarten, Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Product notice
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 245 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
504 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-593-51998-1 (9780593519981)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Gabrielle Balkan
What a Map Can Do
E-Book
07/2023
Penguin Young Readers Group
€13.49
Available for download
Persons
Gabrielle Balkan (she/her) is best known for nonfiction books that delight readers ages 2-12 with curious and essential facts about the United States, animal record-breakers, and more. She lives, works, and rides bikes in Brooklyn and the Hudson Valley with her twin fifth graders and a writer husband.
Alberto Lot is a designer, an illustrator, and an animator. Formerly an art director at Leo Burnett and Conde Nast, he now creates visuals for several global brands and companies, as well as children's books! He has published several in Italian, but this is his first one in English. Alberto lives in Bologna, Italy, with his young family, and spends his days making things that are beautiful to see and easy to understand.
Alberto Lot is a designer, an illustrator, and an animator. Formerly an art director at Leo Burnett and Conde Nast, he now creates visuals for several global brands and companies, as well as children's books! He has published several in Italian, but this is his first one in English. Alberto lives in Bologna, Italy, with his young family, and spends his days making things that are beautiful to see and easy to understand.