how i learned geography by uri shulevitz

“This is a wonderful tale and a timely message of hope.” - Ellen Scott, The Bookworm, Omaha, NE “Signature watercolor illustrations contrast the stark misery of refugee life with the boundless joys of the imagination.” - Kirkus Reviews “Whether enjoyed as a reflection of readers' own imaginative travels, or used as a creative entree to classroom geography units, this simple, poignant offering will transport children as surely as the map it celebrates.” - Starred, Booklist “This poignant story can spark discussion about the power of the imagination to provide comfort in times of dire need.” - Starred, School Library Journal “The story and its triumphant afterword demonstrate that Uri masters much more than geography he realizes the importance of nurturing the soul.” - Starred, Publishers Weekly “The essence of his tale lies in the power of imagination.” - The Sacramento Bee the power of imagination.” - The San Francisco Chronicle

The expressions and gestures of his characters are believable, human-scale, and tender, full of dreaming.” - The Boston Globe Shulevitz always puts character at the forefront of his work. Shulevitz handles his autobiographical material with grace and humor. It belongs to the newly popular genre of memoir as picture book. “Caldecott Medal winner Uri Shulevitz's newest picture book, How I Learned Geography, is really a love story for the world. The watercolor and ink illustrations add further depth as Shulevitz switches from a monochrome palette to a chorus of colors spotlighting how the map stirred his imagination.” - Washington Post Book World “Shulevitz's simply worded text can be read to preschoolers, but it packs an emotional punch that will resonate with older children and even adults. “It is a masterpiece.” - New York Times Book Review

How i learned geography by uri shulevitz