{"product_id":"a-book-of-maps-for-you-isbn-9780823455706","title":"A Book of Maps for You","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Book of Maps for You\u003c\/i\u003e,  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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring  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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Book of Maps for You\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children’s Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA BookPage Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn NPR “Books We Love” Selection\u003c\/b\u003eEaton’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.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA meditation on what makes up both a home and a generous spirit.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[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.\u003cbr\u003e—BookPage (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts 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.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will enjoy poring over the detailed maps, discovering new surprises with each reading. . . .The wish to help the new occupants love their town as he does is heartwarming and effectively upbeat. For all collections, this lovely book will translate to lessons on a sense of place, love of community and, of course, mapmaking.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003eLourdes Heuer\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003ci\u003e On This Airplane\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaxwell Eaton III\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eBear Builds a House\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBear Goes Sugaring\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLooking for Peppermint\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the The Truth About series, Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals. This series includes \u003ci\u003eThe Truth About Dolphins\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Truth About Hippos\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Truth About Elephants\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Truth About Bears\u003c\/i\u003e, which received multiple starred reviews. He lives in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State with his partner and two children.","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47673450627301,"sku":"NP9780823455706","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823455706.jpg?v=1767720312","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-book-of-maps-for-you-isbn-9780823455706","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}