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Martha Maps It Out in Time! Cover

Martha Maps It Out in Time!

Author and illustrator: Leigh Hodgkinson

When Martha discovers a fossil on a daytrip to the beach, her imagination is sparked in this fun and inventive journey through the history of the universe. Busy and endearingly childlike illustrations are full of fun details and interesting evolutionary facts, making this a pleasure to explore and revisit.

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  • Leigh Hodgkinson is an award-winning author and illustrator
  • Black representation
  • Female lead
  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Diverse cast
  • Under-represented voice