Wouldn’t you love to go to Fairy Tale Land? We can at least get a glimpse of this magical place through maps. The Magic Map Book This rare 1908 British book tells the adventures of two children and includes a map so that readers can follow them on their journey. There are […]
E is for Endpapers – Literary maps from A to Z
It is said that you can’t always tell a book by its cover but I think you can tell a lot about a book by its Endpapers. Endpapers are the first peek a reader gets when opening a book. These two pages at the front and back are an opportunity for the illustrator to creatively […]
D is for Dinosaur on a literary mapping journey
Welcome to Day Four of the A to Z April Blog Challenge. This year I’m wandering through children’s books with maps. Who doesn’t like dinosaurs and love to learn where they once roamed the earth? One of my classroom favorites is: Where to Look for a Dinosaur by Bernard Most (author and illustrator) The simple […]
C is for Cities
I live in rural America but love to visit cities to get my fill of museums, theaters, restaurants, and shops. Today I am sharing a great book for those who love the excitement of being in the city. 50 Cities of the U.S.A. written and researched by Gabrielle Balkan Illustrated by Sol Linero Wide […]
B is for Biography – mapping a trip around the world
Welcome to Day 2 of Blogging A to Z where I’m blogging this year about maps found in children’s books. I love to find a biography that includes maps of where the subject lived and traveled. I am fascinated by Nelly Bly and all that she accomplished. She was the ultimate traveler! The Daring Nellie […]




