Me on the Map

Reach for this book when your child starts asking where they are, or when they feel a bit overwhelmed by the size of the world outside their front door. It is a foundational tool for children who are beginning to develop spatial awareness and a sense of belonging within a larger community. The story follows a young girl who creates a series of maps, starting with her own bedroom and expanding outward to her house, street, town, state, country, and eventually the entire world. It turns the complex, abstract concept of geography into a personal and manageable journey. Parents will appreciate how it fosters self-confidence by showing that even though the world is vast, every child has a unique and specific place in it. It is perfectly pitched for preschoolers and early elementary students who are transitioning from the self-centered perspective of toddlerhood to a broader understanding of society.