Martha Maps It Out

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You turned the pages and popped the train in its track and watched as it travelled round and round each scene. Each map is imbued with anirresistible sense of excitement about the world and optimism for the future. Mae yna fap o blaned y Ddaear, map o'r ddinas, y blocdwr a'r ystafell wely lle mae Martha'n byw – a hyd yn oed map o Martha ei hun. Leigh is an award-winning animator and worked as art director on the BAFTA-award winning animated series, Charlie and Lola.

This book would be a great addition to any school library or reading corner and is ideal for children to explore alone, or in small groups as a discussion starter. The maps were tons of fun and I loved the little texts that were added in the map that gave it just that little extra. There’s a map of planet Earth, a map of the city, tower block and bedroom where Martha lives and even a map of Martha herself (with all the thoughts and dreams that make her unique)! The lively maps will help them explore the many ways we’re connected to our communities, giving them a sense of how we use maps and scale to understand our world, and inspiring them to dream big!Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc. The resource aims to provide educators and parents with a range of activities and resources to help children learn about maps. For your chance to win one of three copies of Martha Maps it Out, we want to know the special place your child would map out like Martha.

Full of quirky details and fun non-fiction labels that children will love poring over - they will discover cool new facts with every reading. Oxford Owl has been created by Oxford University Press to support children’s learning both at home and at school. They might enjoy creating their own ‘worlds’ with Lego or their toys and then recording this on a map.Follow a whale and its mother through the deep ocean as it grows up and learns how to survive on its own.

Each map is imbued with an irresistible sense of excitement about the world and optimism for the future to explore again and again. I had my eyes on it for a while, then one of my libraries got in their collection… but apparently it went missing as it is still not on any shelves, and then I just decided to get it in English. She has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize twice, and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal four times.

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. Not only is Martha a girl with an aptitude for mapmaking, but the family telescope is also used for stargazing by Martha and her mother. The map element is great for teaching children a sense of scale but even more brilliant is how the map theme is tied in with Martha’s dreams for her future.