My Heart Is a Compass

My Heart Is a Compass

by Deborah Marcero (Author)

Synopsis

In this celebration of the power of imagination, a creative girl on a mission to bring something new to the world becomes a storyteller and inventor of intricately detailed maps.

Rose's heart is set on discovering something that's never been found. She just doesn't know where to find it. So she sets off on a wondrous journey, bounding from one spectacular world to the next. Her only guides are a set of maps drawn from her own imagination and her heart's desire to explore new and exciting worlds.

In this moving story of a trailblazing spirit, Rose follows her compass, and explores her creativity in a one-of-a-kind search through a collection of intricate maps that readers will love to get lost in.

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More Information

Format: Picture Book
Pages: 40
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers US
Published: 06 Dec 2018

ISBN 10: 0316561762
ISBN 13: 9780316561761
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years

Media Reviews
In this engaging picture book, [...] the illustrations are detailed and filled with vocabulary that will enable children to better understand maps and their features. --School Library Connection
* Lovely, lively, and enchanting for new and veteran explorers alike. --Kirkus, starred review
Rose's maps-and the sharing of her experiences-showcase how imagination can inspire delight and adventures of all kinds. --Booklist
Author Bio
Deborah Marcero is an artist and author. She received a BFA in drawing, printmaking, and photography from the University of Michigan, and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Writing. After teaching in Chicago Public Schools as a Literacy Specialist, Deborah realized that writing and creating books for kids was how she wanted to spend her life.