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The Map of Good Memories
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There are places that remind us of happy moments. Zoe, a little girl who has to flee from her city with her family because of a war, remembers them before she leaves. She uses them to draw a "map of good memories," knowing that they will always be with her.Guided Reading Level: O, Lexile Level: 820L
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There are places that remind us of happy moments. Zoe, a little girl who has to flee from her city with her family because of a war, remembers them before she leaves. She uses them to draw a "map of good memories," knowing that they will always be with her.
Guided Reading Level: O, Lexile Level: 820L
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The Map of Good Memories is praised for its beautifully illustrated narrative, capturing the poignant experiences of a girl affected by war. Reviewers highlight its potential to inspire readers to reflect on the most meaningful aspects of life, with its emotional depth making it an excellent choice for both home and classroom discussions.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9788416147823
Publisher: Cuento de Luz SL
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 27 April 2017
Country: Spain
Imprint: Cuento de Luz SL
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Translated by Jon Brokenbrow
- Illustrated by Zuzanna Celej
- Illustrated by Zuzanna Celej
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 209.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 396g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Fran Nuo was born in Bilbao in 1973 but lives in Seville, Spain. He is a writer, cultural promoter, and bookseller-editor. Author of some forty published books, almost all of them children's literature, among which there are novels, stories, poetry, theater pieces, manuals and picture books. He has received several awards and mentions, both for his literary work and for his work in favor of reading. He won the Gold Medal for Best Illustrated Album in Spanish at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2013 for Fairground Lights (Cuento de Luz) was awarded Best illustrated album for all ages at the New York City Big Book Award 2017 for The Map of Good Memories (Cuento de Luz). His work has been translated into Galician, Valencian, Catalan, English, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Mandarin, and Korean.
Of Polish origin, award-winning illustrator Zuzanna Celej has a BA Honours in Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona and majored in Illustration at the Llotja Art School in Barcelona. He has specialized in illustration, fine art photography, and printmaking. She is currently mainly dedicated to the publishing world with more than 50 titles inside and outside the country. Her work has been exhibited in Spain, France, England, Italy, Poland, and the United States. She has been recognized with national and international awards, including the New York City Big Book Award for Best Illustrated Album, The Map of Good Memories (Cuento de luz, 2016). She combines illustration projects with teaching Plastic Arts in several cultural venues and in his own studio, as well as running workshops in Art Schools Masters.
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