The Boy Who Loved Maps by Kari Allen, G. Brian Karas
Published by Anne Schwartz Books on July 12, 2022
ISBN: 1984852302
Pages: 44
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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A young boy absolutely loves maps. He enjoys collecting them, studying them, and making them in his tree house. A little girl comes to visit the young mapmaker and requests a most unusual map. Her map must represent the perfect place! Her descriptions of the place leave the mapmaker perplexed. He does not know of anyplace that is a match. The young girl suggests they go exploring and they begin an adventure around the town — from the library, to a bakery to a park, ending up at her cozy home. The soft, gentle palette done in gouache and pencil is in keeping with the gentle story of the wonders of home and the importance of appreciating our own surroundings. The back pages contain an editor’s note, glossary, more information, map-making instructions and map activities. The story will be of special interest to children who like to draw and may inspire them to make their own maps.

Reviewed by Terri Bauld, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, ME