Book details
Atlas
Description
Who would have suspected the power of bubble gum? Atlas is bored. It's raining, so he sits inside, chewing a gumball. He blows a bubble and imagines that it is Australia. Then the stove becomes a Chinese dragon; the fridge is Antarctica, inhabited by penguins; the bathtub melts away into the Seven Seas; and the piano turns into an African elephant. Atlas even visits medieval England and Outer Space!In this, his first book, Paul Montpellier aims "to interest children in the world outside their own environment, and the pleasures involved in imagination and bubble gum." Atlas is a creative, unusual introduction to geography for all ages. The story is simply told for beginning readers, and it is also a good read-aloud book. Montpellier's beautiful, humourous, full-colour illustrations make Atlas a fascinating visual experience.
Age
4-8
Text complexity
proficient
Length
28 pages
Why to read
- Gain a new perspective on world geography and the interconnectedness of different regions.
- Explore the thematic elements of human exploration and ambition as portrayed through the narrative.
- Appreciate the detailed research and rich descriptions that bring the atlas to life in a unique storytelling format.
- Enhance your understanding of cartography and its evolution through the lens of the author's expertise.