Reception/Primary 1: Martha Maps It Out
Published on 2. June 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-19-277778-2 (ISBN)
Description
Martha LOVES drawing maps. She creates maps of everything, from outer space to her little (but very exciting) bedroom!
This entertaining picture book is perfect for sharing with young children. Let Martha be your guide as she explores all the people and places that make her world special, and dreams of a future where ANYTHING is possible.
Written and illustrated by Leigh Hodgkinson, Martha Maps it Out is full of immersive maps, with quirky details and fun non-fiction labels that little ones will love poring over. Little ones will discover cool new facts with every reading. Each map is packed with an irresistible sense of excitement about the world and optimism for the future.
This entertaining picture book is perfect for sharing with young children. Let Martha be your guide as she explores all the people and places that make her world special, and dreams of a future where ANYTHING is possible.
Written and illustrated by Leigh Hodgkinson, Martha Maps it Out is full of immersive maps, with quirky details and fun non-fiction labels that little ones will love poring over. Little ones will discover cool new facts with every reading. Each map is packed with an irresistible sense of excitement about the world and optimism for the future.
Reviews / Votes
*** Shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2024 *** "Combining factual labels with quirky details specific to Martha's own perspective, this is a book which offers both light-touch learning and a positive message about dreaming big. The delightful textured and patterned illustrations perfectly complement Martha's optimism and creativity." * BookTrust * "Each page is packed with fun details..." * Bristol Magazine * "A wonderfully conceived and executed picture book celebrating the excitement and the possibilities that lie ahead of young lives." * ACHUKA * "Packed with Hodgkinson's stunning, distinctive and lively illustrations, Martha Maps It Out is a perfect package of fun, facts and food for thought." * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post * "Every page is a treat with so much for young readers to explore and it's delightfully positive, celebrating all the opportunities Martha has for adventure and discovery. Children will love it and it will inspire much map-making and daydreaming. Highly recommended for home and school. 5 stars" * Books for Keeps * "Explore Martha's wonderful world in a book full of discoveries and excitement" * Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Kids * "This book would be a great addition to any school library or reading corner... It could be used to support KS1 topics in geography and maths, such as local area mapping, towns and cities, geographical scale, and as a general introduction to map work. A really fun book for young readers." * Books for Topics * "...a book to be shared, scanned and promotes deep book talk between the reader and listener...it takes this book to reflect how a community impacts the growth of one young life." * Amy Greatex, Reading for Pleasure, The Open University * "Martha's map is full of fun details and true facts that are perfect for curious minds. The book radiates a contagious energy and excitement for the wonders of the universe." * BookTrust * "Martha Maps it Out is a glorious picturebook. Just like Martha, it has limitless potential for the classroom... Martha is a warm and welcoming guide with her cheery smile and very relatable and reliable guide. This is an essential picturebook which should be in every Key Stage One classroom. Highly recommended." * Sam Keeley, Just Imagine *More details
Edition
1
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 266 mm
Width: 227 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
164 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-277778-2 (9780192777782)
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Person
Leigh Hodgkinson has written and illustrated picture books for Orchard, Bloomsbury, Nosy Crow and Simon and Schuster, and has been short-listed for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize twice, and long-listed for the Kate Greenaway Prize four times. Leigh is co-creator and art director of CBeebies animated pre-school series Olobob Top. Martha Maps It Out is her first book for OUP.