A Book of Maps for You

"Kids often have to do map units in school, and at first this book seems very much in that vein. Here’s a map of rooms in a home. Here’s a map of the street. The occasional pirate map. Still, as you read, a story slowly begins to emerge. Who is making these maps? Why? The unexpected gut punch of an ending gives a surprising resonance to what, at the start, just seemed like a straightforward map compendium. It turns out that this is less a book about the beauty of mapmaking (though that certainly plays a role) and more about moving from one home to another. Ideal for both reminding children about what they love and are leaving, and how much they may love the place where they are going. Seeming simplicity with an emotional core. (For ages 4 to 8)"