Step into Martha's world!
Leigh Hodgkinson has written and illustrated picture books for Orchard, Bloomsbury, Nosy Crow and Simon and Schuster, and has been short-listed for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize twice, and long-listed for the Kate Greenaway Prize four times. Leigh is co-creator and art director of CBeebies animated pre-school series Olobob Top. Martha Maps It Out is her first book for OUP.
"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. The delightful
textured and patterned illustrations perfectly complement Martha's
optimism and creativity."
*BookTrust*
"Each page is packed with fun details..."
*Bristol Magazine*
"A wonderfully conceived and executed picture book celebrating the
excitement and the possibilities that lie ahead of young
lives."
*ACHUKA*
"Packed with Hodgkinson's stunning, distinctive and lively
illustrations, Martha Maps It Out is a perfect package of fun,
facts and food for thought."
*Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post*
"Every page is a treat with so much for young readers to explore
and it's delightfully positive, celebrating all the opportunities
Martha has for adventure and discovery. Children will love it and
it will inspire much map-making and daydreaming. Highly recommended
for home and school. 5 stars"
*Books for Keeps*
"Explore Martha's wonderful world in a book full of discoveries and
excitement"
*Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Kids*
"This book would be a great addition to any school library or
reading corner... It could be used to support KS1 topics in
geography and maths, such as local area mapping, towns and cities,
geographical scale, and as a general introduction to map work. A
really fun book for young readers."
*Books for Topics*
"...a book to be shared, scanned and promotes deep book talk
between the reader and listener...it takes this book to reflect how
a community impacts the growth of one young life."
*Amy Greatex, Reading for Pleasure, The Open University*
"Martha's map is full of fun details and true facts that are
perfect for curious minds. The book radiates a contagious energy
and excitement for the wonders of the universe."
*BookTrust*
"Martha Maps it Out is a glorious picturebook. Just like Martha, it
has limitless potential for the classroom... Martha is a warm and
welcoming guide with her cheery smile and very relatable and
reliable guide. This is an essential picturebook which should be in
every Key Stage One classroom. Highly recommended."
*Sam Keeley, Just Imagine*
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