Aleksandra Mizielin´ ska and Daniel Mizielin´ ski graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Poland, in 2007. In 2010 they were nominated for the Bologna Ragazzi Award and the IBBY Honor List.
[F]eatures playful line drawings of national and geographical
attributes, including famous native folk (Freud, Kandinsky, Count
Dracula). ... [A]n entertaining and informative choice for budding
geographers or Eurail travelers-to-be.
—The New York Times Book Review
[A] delight to explore, as the Mizielinskis fill their maps with
tiny labeled images of local wildlife, cuisine, activities, and
notable citizens... Compelling.
—Publishers Weekly
Handsomely detailed illustrations include major industries,
regional insects, birds, fish, and other animals, plants, crops and
prepared food, and famous people. ... This book supports and
encourages geographic literacy.
—Library Media Connection (highly recommended)
[R]ewarding fare ... for both young cartografiends and armchair
travelers.
—Kirkus Reviews
This handsome and fun-to-browse volume will inspire armchair
travelers. ... The artwork’s muted earth tones, decorative borders,
and fine-lined drawings are reminiscent of an antique rendering,
while the numerous small cartoon illustrations add a light,
contemporary touch. ... [W]insome renderings.
—School Library Journal
At once a celebration of diversity and an investigation of the
natural and cultural offerings that make each country unique, this
expansive and impressive book of maps ... is richly detailed with
dozens of extraordinary drawings... Hours of fascinating perusal
await.
—Foreword Reviews
There is no dearth of atlases for children, but Aleksandra and
Daniel Mizielinski's "Maps" is a standout. ... [The authors']
enthusiasm and love for facts kids might want to know shine forth
in charming little illustrations.
—Newsday
[A] sumptuous illustrated children's atlas that combines chic,
muted colors with witty and informative drawings on heavy matte
paper that whispers under the fingers. ... The sort of book you
can't help touching, "Maps" is as likely to engross adults as it is
7- to 10-year-olds. ... [I]t gives aesthetic pleasure all the way
from the table of contents to the flags of the world at book's
end.
—The Wall Street Journal
[A] nonfiction visual feast... [G]loriously portrays the world's
profusion of creatures, mountains and man-made structures in chic,
subdued shades of beige, mauve and eau de Nil.
—The Wall Street Journal
A visual extravaganza with fascinating trivia in pages as spacious
and luxurious as a classic road atlas. It's an invitation to travel
around the world one page at a time. ... "Maps" is a treat, with
its richness of details catering to young readers in this
electronic age who thrive on all kinds of visual stimuli. This book
will also appeal to other members of the family. All will scour for
details and trivia as obscure, fun and varied as where one might
sandboard or see a yak.
—Shelf Awareness for Readers
Along with geographical features and pictures, you'll find amusing
depictions of indigenous animals, native dress and characteristic
architecture... Between the buildings, food and history, the maps
will awaken a wanderlust for unfamiliar and exotic locale.
—Metro Philadelphia
Not exactly your library’s world atlas. These maps, illustrated in
distinctive style by the authors, denote the culture and history of
a place rather than its exact coordinates.
—Entertainment Weekly
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