6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bigger than expected, Sep 29 2011
By M. Estes "MGVilla" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rand McNally Illustrated U.S. Map [With Paperback Book] (Paperback)
The product dimensions currently listed are incorrect. This map is 50" x 32". It's a lot bigger than I expected so I can't hang it where I originally intended. Nonetheless, it's a good map and my 2 1/2 year old son is going to love it. The booklet that it comes with provides facts about all of the icons on the map. I'm learning, too!
As some of the other reviews have already stated, the laminate is next to nothing, so that is a concern. I couldn't imagine playing with it on the floor as is, but hanging it up should keep it in good condition.
I plan to print out photos of us, the grandparents, and aunts and uncles to stick them on the map. Also, when daddy travels, we can move him around so he knows where daddy is.
I bought the world map by the same brand, too. It's also 50" x 32" and they look great together. I just wish they were 1 sq ft smaller for my at-home purposes. They would be ideal for schools with more wall space.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love the concept, Feb 8 2010
By Love Amazon - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rand McNally Illustrated U.S. Map [With Paperback Book] (Paperback)
I purchased this for my 2 year to grow into and he loves it. He can locate Virginia and Texas already. My only concern is the laminate. It was very thin and I'm not sure you can call it laminate. Since my son is so young and we would be playing with it on the floor, I wanted something durable. I had to spend another 22 dollars to have it laminated at Office Max which defeated the purpose of an inexpensive buy. The graphics are fun and I think we will get many years of fun and learning from this map.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Poster is great, but the packaging needs help., Jan 11 2011
By Michelle P - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rand McNally Illustrated U.S. Map [With Paperback Book] (Paperback)
My kiddo loves it! It comes with a book that explains what all the pictures stand for. It came in a long box with no paper inside to cushion the inner box. The top of the outer and inner box was smashed in, so the poster came in damaged on the top. The lamination did little to protect it from creasing.