Uri Shulevitz remembers when his family is forced to leave their home in Poland during the Warsaw blitz and seek safety in the unfamiliar country of Kazakhstan. The living conditions are bad. They share a hut with another family and sleep on the floor. Food is sparse, and the small boy finds he is often hungry. So when his father comes home with a map instead of the much needed bread, the boy finds himself mad with his father. However, the next day, the father puts the map up in their home, and it brightens up the bleak room.
--The boy looks at the map constantly. He memorizes the places. His curiosity and imagination take him all over the world. He dreams he is walking down city streets, standing on beautiful beaches, climbing mountains, and visiting many other wonderful places. Being able to dream and escape to these far off places allows the little boy a much needed diversion from his otherwise discouraging situation.
--Uri Shulevitz's portrays his personal experience and memories of WWII. He shows how a bad situation can be turned around with the right inspiration and creativity. I think this is a great book for a geography teacher. The story is well told, and the pictures are eye-catching. A truly remarkable book!
--How I Learned Geography by Uri Shulevitz is a 2009 Caldecott Honor book
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