Martha Maps It Out

By (author) Hodgkinson Leigh
Short description/annotation
Martha''s maps will take you on an enchanting journey through her world, starting from outer space and zooming in, map by map, to our planet, Martha''s neighbourhood, and beyond.
Description
Martha LOVES drawing maps. She creates maps of everything-even her thoughts and dreams! Let Martha be your guide as she welcomes you to her world. Starting in outer space, we zoom in page by page, to our planet, Martha''s community, and beyond to her dreams of a future where ANYTHING is possible. Full of quirky details and fun non-fiction labels that children will love poring over-they will discover cool new facts with every reading. Each map is imbued with an irresistible sense of excitement about the world and optimism for the future.
Review quote
"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."
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"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."
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"A wonderfully conceived and executed picture book celebrating the excitement and the possibilities that lie ahead of young lives."
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"Packed with Hodgkinson''s stunning, distinctive and lively illustrations, Martha Maps It Out is a perfect package of fun, facts and food for thought."
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"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"
Review quote
"Explore Martha''s wonderful world in a book full of discoveries and excitement"
Biographical note
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.
Promotional headline
Step into Martha''s world!
Publisher''s notice
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.
Review quote: previous edition
`"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 `"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 `"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