One of my ongoing interests is making storytelling toys for the kids in my life – and for me, playmaps on rugs or blankets are one of the first storytelling toys that I remember from my own childhood.
I’ve had the good luck to make maps with excellent friends like Evlyn Moreau and to get feedback on them from kids of all ages.
While I do not always keep them in stock, all of the maps have been available and will be available again someday in the Sorcerer’s Catalogue!
Here’s a gallery of my maps so far:
I’ve been lucky to receive enthusiastic feedback on these overall!
Photos here used with permission (and if you would like to revoke permission – or submit photos of these maps being used and loved – please email me!)
I’ve always got more ideas percolating, but if you are interested in these and want to know more, I’ll collect all my writing on the subject below:
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The Tower of the Forest Wizard
Presenting The Tower of the Forest Wizard, a vibrant painting of a magical wizard’s tower, complete with everyone and everything that it might contain. The tower was inspired by Jill Barklem’s beautiful Brambly Hedge tree homes, combined with my love for cutaway schematic drawings and late 90s airbrushed fantasy art colours. It was designed to…
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Kids’ Playmap Design – Seven Odd Islands
Seven Odd Islands is a playmap designed for floor or wall display. It prints up at 36 x 54″.
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Kid’s Playmap Design – Realm of the River Dragon
The Realm of the River Dragon is a playmap designed for floor or wall display. It prints up at 36 x 54″. Below, see several compatible character designs.
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