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Maps: From Anna to Zane: First Skills
Series: First Skills
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A whimsical story about learning to use maps, perfect for very young children.
One day, Anna's friend Zane sends her an invitation: Come to tea tomorrow! This is the way to my home. Love, Zane. Inside the envelope, there's a map. Anna soon decides to make a map of her own, too... and before long, Dad and even Whiskers the cat are in on the fun.
From routes to symbols, point of view and scale, join Anna and her dad as they explore the wonderful world of maps โ with words by Vivian French, storyteller extraordinaire, and delightful pictures by rising star Ya-Ling Huang.
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A whimsical story about learning to use maps, perfect for very young children. One day, Anna's friend Zane sends her an invitation: Come to tea tomorrow! This is the way to my home. Love, Zane. Inside the envelope, there's a map. Anna soon decides to make a map of her own, too... and before long, Dad and even Whiskers the...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Maps: From Anna to Zane: First Skills by Vivian French is praised for its delightful and engaging illustrations that blend perfectly with the storyline. The book receives high acclaim for its warm depiction of the relationship between father and daughter as they explore maps. It's highlighted as an excellent introduction to cartography, with vibrant, playful illustrations and informative map-related content that makes learning about maps an enjoyable experience for children.
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ISBN: 9781529512793
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ya-Ling Huang
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 268.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Vivian French is a highly-acclaimed childrenโs author, whose many books include The Steam Whistle Theatre Company and The Dragonโs Breakfast. She is one of the most borrowed childrenโs authors in UK libraries, and was awarded the MBE for services to literature, literacy, illustration and the arts. Follow her on Twitter under the handle @fivekingdoms or visit her website: vivianfrench.com
Originally from Taiwan, Ya-Ling Huang completed an MA in illustration at the Cambridge School of Art in 2016 and in the same year her works were selected for 2016 Bologna Book Fair, and highly commended both in the Macmillan prize and in the prestigious book-design competition hosted by the Polish Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice.
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