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An accessible and humorous introduction to maps for budding navigators.

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 humor and clear explanation. A clever, colorful, and engaging first look at constructing and decoding maps.
 

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*Association for Library Service to Children NOTABLE BOOK of 2024*

Best Book of 2023 -- Chicago Public Library

"So many places to go. How to explore them? With maps! A standout picture book that both entertains and teaches." (STARRED REVIEW) --Kirkus

"A a useful, playful seek-and-find basic-skills book—and a primer for how to survive without GPS navigation." (STARRED REVIEW) --Publishers Weekly

"This introduction to maps that will have readers learning and laughing together." --School Library Journal

What a Map Can Do

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    A Hardback by Gabrielle Balkan, Alberto Lot

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      Publisher: Penguin Young Readers
      Publication Date: 7/18/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780593519981, 978-0593519981
      ISBN10: 0593519981

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An accessible and humorous introduction to maps for budding navigators.

      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 humor and clear explanation. A clever, colorful, and engaging first look at constructing and decoding maps.
       

      Trade Review
      *Association for Library Service to Children NOTABLE BOOK of 2024*

      Best Book of 2023 -- Chicago Public Library

      "So many places to go. How to explore them? With maps! A standout picture book that both entertains and teaches." (STARRED REVIEW) --Kirkus

      "A a useful, playful seek-and-find basic-skills book—and a primer for how to survive without GPS navigation." (STARRED REVIEW) --Publishers Weekly

      "This introduction to maps that will have readers learning and laughing together." --School Library Journal

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