Books about maps and exploration for 0-5

The Way to Treasure Island

Young children enjoy exploring their environment, and drawing and painting. These inspiring books will give them a different perspective on creativity and the wider world.

  • Martha Maps it Out

    Author: Leigh Hodgkinson

    Interest level: 4-5

    Reading age: 7+

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  • Martha Maps it Out

    Author: Leigh Hodgkinson

    Interest level: 4-5

    Reading age: 7+

    Martha loves making maps! In this charming and original picture book, follow Martha as she takes you on a tour of her world and sh…

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  • Maisy's Treasure Hunt

    Author: Lucy Cousins Illustrator: Lucy Cousins

    Interest level: 2-5

    Reading age: 5+

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  • Maisy's Treasure Hunt

    Author: Lucy Cousins Illustrator: Lucy Cousins

    Interest level: 2-5

    Reading age: 5+

    Maisy and her friends jump all aboard in search of treasure. They’ve got a ship and a map. All they need to find are three k…

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  • The Boy Who Sailed the World

    Author: Julia Green Illustrator: Alex Latimer

    Interest level: 4-5

    Reading age: 4-5

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  • The Boy Who Sailed the World

    Author: Julia Green Illustrator: Alex Latimer

    Interest level: 4-5

    Reading age: 4-5

    A little boy who loves the sea builds a boat and goes on an adventure. When evening falls, he loses his way, but doesn’t give up: …

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  • Wild is the Wind

    Author: Grahame Baker-Smith

    Interest level: 4-8

    Reading age: 6+

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  • Wild is the Wind

    Author: Grahame Baker-Smith

    Interest level: 4-8

    Reading age: 6+

    Cassi watches the swifts as they fly across an African plain, on their way to Japan where a little boy awaits them eagerly. Breath…

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  • The Artist

    Author: Ed Vere

    Interest level: 4-5

    Reading age: 5+

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  • The Artist

    Author: Ed Vere

    Interest level: 4-5

    Reading age: 5+

    A young dinosaur artist (looking a bit like a T-rex but a cute one) sees the dinosaur world as full of joy and beauty, something t…

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