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 Finally I had the chance to read this one! I had my eyes on it for a while, then one of my libraries got in their collection… but apparently it went missing as it is still not on any shelves, and then I just decided to get it in English. XD The lively maps will help them explore the many ways we’re connected to our communities, giving them a sense of how we use maps and scale to understand our world, and inspiring them to dream big! The map element is great for teaching children a sense of scale but even more brilliant is how the map theme is tied in with Martha’s dreams for her future. No matter how small Martha may be and no matter how little room she takes up in the universe or Earth or city, she has the potential to go to big places and to achieve very big things! Read My World, Your World by Melanie Walsh. It has the message that the world is full of all sorts of people, speaking different languages and living different lives, but deep-down, people are the same.

The resource aims to provide educators and parents with a range of activities and resources to help children learn about maps. What skills can children learn from using this resource?

This book would be a great addition to any school library or reading corner... It could be used to support KS1 topics in geography and maths, such as local area mapping, towns and cities, geographical scale, and as a general introduction to map work. A really fun book for young readers." - Books for Topics Explore Martha's wonderful world in a book full of discoveries and excitement" - Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Kids Martha Maps it Out is a glorious picturebook. Just like Martha, it has limitless potential for the classroom... Martha is a warm and welcoming guide with her cheery smile and very relatable and reliable guide. This is an essential picturebook which should be in every Key Stage One classroom. Highly recommended." - Sam Keeley, Just Imagine She is also an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, who is absolutely passionate about writing, making things up and daydreaming. Among her many brilliant picture books is Don’t Dip Your Chips in Your Drink, Kate, written by Caryl Hart, which won Highly Commended in the 2010 Sheffield Children’s Book Award, Picture Book Category.

a book to be shared, scanned and promotes deep book talk between the reader and listener...it takes this book to reflect how a community impacts the growth of one young life." - Amy Greatex, Reading for Pleasure, The Open UniversityMae Martha wrth ei bodd yn tynnu llun mapiau er mwyn gwneud synnwyr o'r byd o'i chwmpas. Gan ddechrau ym mhellteroedd y gofod, mae pob map yn y llyfr yn closio'n nes ac yn nes at fyd mewnol Martha ei hun. Mae yna fap o blaned y Ddaear, map o'r ddinas, y blocdwr a'r ystafell wely lle mae Martha'n byw – a hyd yn oed map o Martha ei hun. Development Matters (2021) Understanding the World: Draw children’s attention to the immediate environment, introducing and modelling new vocabulary where appropriate. None of the main characters are white and Martha's friends and neighbours are of a variety of different ethnicities while people in wheelchairs are represented too. Revisit SDG 1 and research homes around the world. Introduce the word ‘slum’, share images and discuss how it would feel to live there. Watch this short film of families talking about their experiences of being homeless in the USA: https://bit.ly/3nTEIqt. Pause to discuss what the children say and how it makes them feel.