When the father in the story goes to the bazaar to buy bread, and instead comes home with a large map under his arm, his wife and son are furious. They all go to bed hungry.  When Father hangs the wonderful map, the boy becomes fascinated with the color and detail and is transported to far away places without leaving his room.

Indeed, the map feeds the boy in a way that food cannot.  The flight of his imagination as he studies and draws portions of the map on stray bits of paper will stimulate mental images for your children too.

The Author's Note at the end of the book contains a photo of the author at seven or eight years old, a couple of his early drawings, and an explanation of the story. More than a fictional flight of the imagination, this is an autobiography that is sure to touch the soul of children and adults alike and provide material for discussion at family time.  Read it aloud and share it with your family, or let the kids read it independently...it's a winner.