Vivian French has written more than 250 books for young
readers, including Growing Frogs and T. Rex, both illustrated by
Alison Bartlett, as well as Hello, Horse, illustrated by Catherine
Rayner. She lives in Scotland.
Ya-Ling Huang has an MA in illustration from the Cambridge School
of Art, in England. From Here to There is her first book of
nonfiction. She lives in Taiwan.
Delightful . . Engagingly naïve but legible illustrations of the
children’s efforts meld beautifully with Huang’s simple but expert
watercolors. . . Throughout, the warm connection between Dad and
daughter comes through clearly. This winsomely illustrated
exploration of maps is the perfect entry to understanding—and
embracing—cartography.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Enthralling. . . . Playfully illustrated by Ya-Ling Huang in
vibrant pastels, watercolors, gouache, and colored pencils, this
delightful story featuring diverse characters is just right to use
as an introduction to maps and map concepts.
—School Library Connection (starred review)
Along with the simple story, most of the book’s double-page spreads
include a few sentences of map-related information, such as the
value of small-scale maps to show large areas, and the space-saving
use of symbols instead of words. The mixedmedia illustrations are
cheerful, and those representing Anna’s maps and drawings have a
childlike look. For children who enjoy a bit of narrative context
along with facts, it offers a visually appealing approach to the
topic.
—Booklist
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