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A young cartographer's moving tribute to their hometown.
He’s crafted and annotated maps of his neighborhood, school, and house—no slide, orange tree, or chicken coop left uncharted.
He points out the best Halloween decorations, school lunches, and local stops for baked goods, books, or art supplies. He shows the best place to put your bed upstairs, right under the skylight. Just as his family’s moving truck pulls away, another pulls up, and sure enough, his book finds its way into the next child’s hands.
Illustrated by Maxwell Eaton III
a junior library guild gold standard selection
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"This picture book combines a fresh idea with engaging illustrations...a useful, creative addition to elementary-school map units" — Booklist
"The kind of story that will follow you wherever you go" — BookPage
"A bittersweet tribute that makes a poignant connection between maps and the concept of home." — Kirkus
"A meditation on what makes up both a home and a generous spirit." — Publisher's Weekly
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