What if you moved into a new house and found a secret guidebook? Look inside buildings and search for surprises in this enthralling, interactive book of maps.
In A Book of Maps for You, a young cartographer leaves a one-of-a-kind gift behind for the kid moving into his old house. He’s drawn and annotated maps of all the neighborhood places of interest—no playground, reading nook, or chicken coop left uncharted.
During a big move, a child can feel a lot of pressure to be excited for the future, to open their heart to the place they’re headed. But the roads they’ve been down hundreds of times, the familiar faces, and the house where they know every noisy pipe and leaky faucet all deserve care, too.
A Book of Maps for You honors the homes we leave behind and the ones we haven’t met yet, reminding us that they may just be two sides of the same coin. Lourdes Heuer’s attentive text speaks volumes in each word, and Maxwell Eaton III’s signature detail-rich illustrations call for re-reads to drink in and explore every page
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Eaton’s cartoon artwork deftly homes in on humorous details, then steps back for a concluding shot of a youngster reading this book, seen from behind, bringing this original take on moving to a simple yet touching finale. A bittersweet tribute that makes a poignant connection between maps and the concept of home. —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Its welcoming tone delivers an uplifting message that beckons the newcomer, allaying the character’s—and maybe some readers’—anxieties and mixed feelings about moving to a new home. —Horn Book (starred review)
A meditation on what makes up both a home and a generous spirit. —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
This picture book combines a fresh idea with engaging illustrations. . . . The narrative and the illustrations, created with pens, watercolors, and colored pencils, are convincingly childlike as well as fun. . . . a thoughtful project idea for kids. —Booklist (starred review)
[A] delightful new picture book. . . . Readers will delight in the small, often humorous details of Heuer and Eaton's ingenious creation. A Book of Maps for You is the kind of story that will follow you wherever you go. —BookPage (starred review)
Lourdes Heuer has written several books for young readers. She is the author of the Esme! early chapter book series, featuring art by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Marissa Valdez, and the picture book On This Airplane, illustrated by Pura Belpré Award Honoree Sara Palacios. She is also a poet, translator, and college professor. She lives in South Florida with her husband, son, and many dogs.
Maxwell Eaton III is the author and illustrator of Bear Builds a House, Bear Goes Sugaring, and Looking for Peppermint, as well as the The Truth About series, Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals. This series includes The Truth About Dolphins, The Truth About Hippos, The Truth About Elephants and The Truth About Bears, which received multiple starred reviews. He lives in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State with his partner and two children.
What if you moved into a new house and found a secret guidebook? Look inside buildings and search for surprises in this enthralling, interactive book of maps.
In A Book of Maps for You, a young cartographer leaves a one-of-a-kind gift behind for the kid moving into his old house. He’s drawn and annotated maps of all the neighborhood places of interest—no playground, reading nook, or chicken coop left uncharted.
During a big move, a child can feel a lot of pressure to be excited for the future, to open their heart to the place they’re headed. But the roads they’ve been down hundreds of times, the familiar faces, and the house where they know every noisy pipe and leaky faucet all deserve care, too.
A Book of Maps for You honors the homes we leave behind and the ones we haven’t met yet, reminding us that they may just be two sides of the same coin. Lourdes Heuer’s attentive text speaks volumes in each word, and Maxwell Eaton III’s signature detail-rich illustrations call for re-reads to drink in and explore every page
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Praise
Eaton’s cartoon artwork deftly homes in on humorous details, then steps back for a concluding shot of a youngster reading this book, seen from behind, bringing this original take on moving to a simple yet touching finale. A bittersweet tribute that makes a poignant connection between maps and the concept of home. —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Its welcoming tone delivers an uplifting message that beckons the newcomer, allaying the character’s—and maybe some readers’—anxieties and mixed feelings about moving to a new home. —Horn Book (starred review)
A meditation on what makes up both a home and a generous spirit. —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
This picture book combines a fresh idea with engaging illustrations. . . . The narrative and the illustrations, created with pens, watercolors, and colored pencils, are convincingly childlike as well as fun. . . . a thoughtful project idea for kids. —Booklist (starred review)
[A] delightful new picture book. . . . Readers will delight in the small, often humorous details of Heuer and Eaton's ingenious creation. A Book of Maps for You is the kind of story that will follow you wherever you go. —BookPage (starred review)
Author
Lourdes Heuer has written several books for young readers. She is the author of the Esme! early chapter book series, featuring art by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Marissa Valdez, and the picture book On This Airplane, illustrated by Pura Belpré Award Honoree Sara Palacios. She is also a poet, translator, and college professor. She lives in South Florida with her husband, son, and many dogs.
Maxwell Eaton III is the author and illustrator of Bear Builds a House, Bear Goes Sugaring, and Looking for Peppermint, as well as the The Truth About series, Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals. This series includes The Truth About Dolphins, The Truth About Hippos, The Truth About Elephants and The Truth About Bears, which received multiple starred reviews. He lives in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State with his partner and two children.
