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The Little Man
In the Map
With Clues to
Remember All 50 States
Written by E. Andrew Martonyi and illustrated
by Ed Olson
This is
definitely a winner! Anyone with
youngsters at the age where it is
time to learn the 50 states would
welcome a copy. It is cleverly
written and the illustrations are
fun and convincing. The method of
introducing the states in sections,
with each state having it's own
unique illustration and
easy-to-remember verse, is a great
idea. The book features Mr. Mim, an
embodiment of fun and imagination,
that takes the reader on a trip
through the states.
The Little Man In the Map, captures
and presents a new method that uses
mnemonics and rhyming lessons to
teach U.S. geography.
Mr. Mim's positive
energy makes what could be a
daunting task, a fun-filled
experience--and I am guessing the
parents will learn along with their
children. It is a great learning
method that could easily be used for
other subjects. The flavor of each
state comes alive, enticing the
child to want to learn more and
visit each state. Children love to
show off when they learn and
remember something--and this is a
book that will encourage that
positive experience.
I highly recommend this book,
congratulations to both the author
and the illustrator for something
really new and exciting!
Woodland Hills,
California, based
children’s author E.
Andrew Martonyi’s
affinity for travel, his
constant search for new
things to see, and his
granddaughter’s
fascination with his
trips inspired him to
study the U.S. map from
a new angle. What he
discovered and developed
he now shares with all
children to help them
learn the states.
We interviewed Andrew on
our online radio show,
Champagne Sundays on
October 12, 2008. To
listen to the entire,
unedited show, please
click here. To listen to
Andrew's interview,
please double click on
the Play Button below:
The Little Man In
the Map is available
from booksellers and
School Side Press at
www.schoolsidepress.com
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