Books that involve runaways and dangerous settings are magnets for young readers. Add a map and danger and you have a book that will intrigue and delight children which is why My Father’s Dragon has been in print since 1948. My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett (author) and Ruth Chrisman Gannett (illustrator) […]
Maps in Children's Books
H is for Hobbit on an alphabetical journey through literary maps
Today for the letter H, I am sharing maps that are probably among the most recognizable and beloved of any map illustrations found in books. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Originally published in 1937 by George Allen & Unwin, The Hobbit is considered to be one of the most popular and important books of the […]
G is for Geography in the A to Z of Literary Maps
One of the most dramatic areas of geographic study is that of the movement of people escaping war, drought, and terrorism. This is not a new phenomena but goes back to the dawn of history. There so many gripping stories of refugees and today I’d like to share of of the most beautiful and emotionally […]
F is for Fairy Land Maps
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 […]