Maps: From Anna to Zane: First Skills

By Vivian French

Illustrated by Ya-Ling Huang

From routes to symbols, point of view and scale, discover all about learning to read maps with Anna and her dad.

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 – with words by Vivian French, storyteller extraordinaire, and delightful pictures by rising star Ya-Ling Huang.

Categories: Non-Fiction

For readers aged: 4+

  • Publication details:
  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781406388749
  • Published: 07 Jul 2022
  • Price: £12.99
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  • Size: 270 x 245 mm
  • Pages: 32

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'Maps is a delightfully illustrated book that aims to introduce early years concepts and essential skills in an engaging and informative way […] the vivid and joyous illustrations throughout would also inspire art and design activities: they are a celebration of the way children interpret and express their views of the world and respond to the need to record their own place in the communities they belong to.' Just Imagine

'Featured in Pen & Inc Autumn/Winter 2022 listings, highlighting the best in diversity and inclusion in children's books.' Pen & Inc

'This is a fun book that is also a useful learning tool for children who wants to learn about specific concepts regarding maps. In an easy and simple way, coordinates, symbols, scales and other concepts are explained within the story in a fun way, with colourful artwork.' instagram

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