Martha Maps It Out

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Leigh Hodgkinson has written and illustrated picture books for Orchard, Bloomsbury, Nosy Crow, and Simon and Schuster. She has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize twice, and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal four times.

Explore local parks and gardens so you know what facilities are available. Perhaps make links with community gardeners. Explore Martha's wonderful world in a book full of discoveries and excitement" - Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Kids Development Matters (2021) Understanding the World: Draw children’s attention to the immediate environment, introducing and modelling new vocabulary where appropriate. The art was just oodles of fun! I love love the style. How it feels like it was really made by a child. Playful. Colourful. Hope that makes sense.

Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)? Martha’s maps will take you on an enchanting journey through her world, starting from outer space and zooming in, map by map, to our planet, Martha’s neighbourhood, and beyond. Martha’s maps will take you on an enchanting journey through her world, starting from outer space and zooming in, map by map, to our planet, Martha’s neighbourhood, and beyond, to her dreams of a future where ANYTHING is possible.

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 Leigh is an award-winning animator and worked as art director on the BAFTA-award winning animated series, Charlie and Lola.EYFS (DfE, 2021) Understanding the World involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community. The frequency and range of children’s personal experiences increases their knowledge and sense of the world around them.