My First Geography Book: The World Tour of Stuffed Toys around their Apartment

Have you ever wondered how to introduce the love of Geography to your child? Well, this book is for you! This book will gently lead your child through the different aspects of Geography to promote an enduring love for it.

In this book, the stuffed toys explore their surroundings and find that the apartment is a kingdom that has mountains, rivers, and cities. Everything in it has its purpose, but the most important place in it is near the parent's bedroom, where you can stand at a certain place and cry and the parents will always take notice of you. Then the explorers must go outside to apply the tools they have learnt to the wider environment. They will have to learn how to construct a map and find out about cardinal directions.

I was particularly impressed with the author's grand imagination as he turned seemingly mundane things into mountains, farms, canyons, and rivers. The stuffed toys were animated and delightful in their conversation which makes the reading easy to get through. I believe this book will encourage children to think about how they can transform the world around them by developing their spirit of wonder.

The drawings were beautifully done and will appeal to most grade school children. They have a certain juvenile quality, which usually appeals to small children, and aids in the reading process because its so relatable. Also, the colours that were used are not bold and defiant, but restful and easy, making it a perfect fit for a bedtime read.

While the story does appear to be longer than usual for most early readers, the author does a good job of holding the reader's attention through the use of humour and wonder. I would encourage anyone interested in passing on their love for Geography to their child, to get this book because it is both educational and entertaining.