There’s a Map on My Lap! All About Maps

Tish Rabe ∙ Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz

Ebook

Published on Jun 18, 2019 | 48 Pages

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Hardcover

Published on Sep 24, 2002 | 48 Pages

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Grades K–4
Ages 5–9

Laugh and learn with fun facts about mapmakers, geography, compasses, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat!

“You may travel the world, but no matter how far, with a map on your lap you will know where you are.”

The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Go on a journey and learn:

•       how to read the latitude and longitude lines on a map
•       why a hiker uses a topographical map
•       why mapmakers use a scale and legends
•       and much more!

Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, There’s a Map on My Lap! All About Maps also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning.

Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series!
If I Ran the Horse Show: All About Horses
Clam-I-Am! All About the Beach
Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles
A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales
Safari, So Good! All About African Wildlife
Oh, the Lavas That Flow! All About Volcanoes
Out of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal Animals
What Cat Is That? All About Cats
Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals
Oh Say Can You Say What’s the Weather Today? All About Weather
The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness

ISBN 9780593905777 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on May 13, 2025
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Dimensions 6-1/2 x 9
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: O

ISBN 9780593126769 (Ebook)
Published on Jun 18, 2019
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: O

ISBN 9780375810992 (Hardcover)
Published on Sep 24, 2002
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Dimensions 6-1/2 x 9
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: O

Tish Rabe

Tish Rabe is a bestselling author of more than 160 books for children—including eighteen books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series. She is dedicated to early-childhood literacy and sits on the advisory board of Reach Out and Read Connecticut. Tish is a proud mom, stepmom, and grandma. She divides her time between New York City and Connecticut. Visit her on the web at tishrabe.com.

Aristides Ruiz

New Jersey native and "constant doodler" ARISTIDES ("Art") RUIZ has illustrated over 100 books for children—among them 40+ books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series. A versatile artist, he divides his time between illustrating for children and fine art painting.