{"product_id":"our-map-9781761112362","title":"Our Map","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOur Map\u003c\/i\u003e is a\nheart-warming children''s book that explores themes of friendship, heritage, and\nthe power of imagination and educates young readers about the importance of\ncultural understanding and the value of creating new narratives. It is perfect\nfor families, educators, and anyone looking to inspire children to embrace\ntheir heritage and appreciate the diverse world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eJJ''s best friend, Lee, struggles with maps\nbecause his parents, who were refugees, fled their homeland at a very young\nage. Lee doesn’t know where his parents'' country is and feels a sense of loss\nand confusion. In a tender moment, JJ attempts to show Lee their home countries\non the map, highlighting the vast deserts of Australia, the beautiful national\nparks of Bangladesh, and the immense Great Wall of China. However, Lee’s\nparents'' country is nowhere to be found on the map. This realisation prompts JJ\nand Lee to understand that not all places are represented on traditional maps,\nespecially those lost to conflict and change. Lee''s poignant story of his\nparents'' homeland, which had water, houses, animals, and playgrounds that\ndisappeared, underscores the transient nature of maps and the histories they\nrepresent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to create something new and\nmeaningful, JJ suggests drawing a new map. With the help of their teacher, Miss\nYoung, and their classmates, JJ and Lee gather papers and markers to start\ntheir creative project. Each child contributes drawings of their homes and\nfavourite places, from Clare’s family house in the Netherlands to Luke’s\ntownhouse and pizza. Lee sketches a playground and an old house, while JJ adds\na treehouse next to a botanic garden. Together, they assemble their drawings\ninto a unique map that reflects their diverse backgrounds and shared\nexperiences. This new map, unlike any other, becomes a symbol of their unity\nand creativity. The children proudly hold up their new map, knowing that it\nrepresents their identity and no one can take it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n","brand":"Exisle Pub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020378669399,"sku":"9781761112362","price":16.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781761112362.jpg?v=1750783256","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/our-map-9781761112362","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}