A Book of Maps for You by Lourdes Heuer, illustrated by Maxwell Eaton III (9780823455706)

From a map of the town with its orange groves, this book of maps explores neighborhoods, yards, the local school, the town library, the city park, and Main Street. At the end of the book, the person creating the maps heads away to a car and moving van and a new person finds the book of maps waiting as they arrive to what is their new home.

Full of wry details, this book offer the joy of maps large and small and exploring them on the page. An inspiring book that will have children creating their own maps. 

Appropriate for ages 4-6. Reviewed from library copy.

The Gnome Book by Loes Riphagen, translated by Michele Hutchison (9781782694687)

Kick is a gnome who wants to share everything about how gnomes live. Gnomes live in cities and villages mostly, between the walls. Kick shows readers how to make their own gnome hat, what clothes they have, and what pet insects they own. They share their collections and their favorite things as well as details about their family, school and life.

Filled with details to pore over, this Dutch picture book gives a humorous glimpse of the life of a tiny gnome that will have young readers glued to the page. Small touches throughout the book award a slow approach and deep reading. 

Appropriate for ages 4-6. Reviewed from library copy.