Reviews

• “Pure paradise for adventurers and daydreamers! /…/ This is a wonderful book with lots of interesting facts, a book that you can immerse yourself in for a long, long time. Richly illustrated with colorful, easy-to-understand pictures.”

• “Sarah Sheppard manages to combine the pedagogical with the imaginative in an exemplary way. It is fascinating and a delight for both the eyes and mind to see an illustrator and graphic designer who puts all her artistic strength into meeting children at their own level. The personal style with clear and bright colors lead to immediate recognition. In Important Maps for Daydreamers and Adventurers, the reader is taken on a journey across the globe with the help of a map of the world. Facts and details for the curious mind are presented in a zestful and fun way. The structure is very inviting for kids to explore the book and you flip through it like a calendar; innovative and practical when the whole world needs to fit on one spread. Sarah Sheppard makes us want to explore more and creates both curiosity and a desire to learn more about the world.”

• “Geography that will have you wanting more. /…/ In Dino Deluxe, Sarah Sheppard showed that it’s possible to make a book about the giant prehistoric animals without being either boring or too shallow – the latter being something that the commercial dino genre is particularly prone to. Also here [in Important Maps for Daydreamers and Adventurers] the Swedish author’s illustrations and cleverly articulated informal language alleviate the encyclopedia feel, giving [the book] just the right amount of humor.”

• “Fabulously packed with facts, beautifully illustrated and utterly inspiring map book for children (and their parents).”

• “Nicely busy with entertaining illustrations. Stirs one’s curiosity, desire to travel, and imagination.”

• “[A] veritable Eldorado. /…/ Loads of facts, really! /…/ Wonderful!”

• “A real goldmine for inquisitive children.”

• “A geography lesson spiced with all sorts joy of discovery and facts.”

• “The enthusiasm and wry humor, paired with a great respect for knowledge, make for irresistible reading.”

• “This atlas is a joy to browse through, whether you’re looking for your next unforgettable adventure or simply exploring the wonders of the world from the comfort of your sofa.

  The vibrant illustrations enrich the stunning maps, and with countless fascinating facts, unique adventure spots, and a variety of topics, this book promises hours of entertainment for everyone. So, whether you’re a young Indiana Jones or a budding armchair explorer, this atlas is packed with inspiration for every adventurer”

• “This book is like Narnia for adventurers and daydreamers! A lovely book with loads of interesting facts, a book to dive into during long, dark evenings. A solid sense of humor intertwined with facts is the road to success. /…/ Yes, [Important Maps for Daydreamers and Adventurers] is also a gold mine for adults.”

• “A captivating book that has something for everyone and encourages further reading.”

• “Sarah Sheppard’s Important Maps for Daydreamers and Adventurers is a display of ingeniousness. Go out and buy a copy for any child you know!”

• “Nerdy, fun, smart, astonishing, witty, educative. There are many adjectives one can use for Sarah Sheppard’s books. They are books to return to again and again, and each time you find something new. Expected and unexpected facts, interesting anecdotes, smart illustrations. Your brain and the world around you expand while you read.”

• “Geography can seem both boring and overly educational with its endless maps and facts. Such is definitely not the case with Sarah Sheppard’s Important Maps for Daydreamers and Adventurers. /…/ It is exciting, fun, and educational; something that especially grown-ups appreciate. /…/ The illustrations spread out over the pages in a fun, colorful, and cheeky way. This is a very good non-fiction book to flip through together, and there is a big chance that you will find something new every time.”