"It's a puzzle. It's a read-aloud. It's a Rubik's cube on paper. This striking, delightfully different exploration of shape, color, and patterns redefines what a picture book can be. Read it once, read it ten times; see something new every time. An elegant and simple approach to explorations of profound depth, this enigmatic, thought-provoking concept book shows young readers that everything in the world can be seen from infinite perspectives"--

"Reinforces both pattern identification and reading skills, stimulates critical thinking, and provides students with an understanding of math in the real world"--Provided by publisher.

"The natural world is full of amazing shapes and patterns. What patterns can you find on animals? What shapes do you see on plants? Let's find out!"--

Introduces pattern recognition as a sock searches the house for its lost mate.

"Dotty, stripy, straight, and swirly--patterns are all around us. How many different patterns can you find pictured in this book?"--P. [4] of cover.

Spend time with your child looking at pictures of various pieces of clothing--a winter sweater, striped socks, a summer dress. Babies can see the crisp black-and-white images with red details and patterns and start to explore their world.

"Patterns are fascinating! They can be so beautiful that people come from all over the world to see them, or so familiar you hardly notice them. They appear everywhere: beehives, dinner plates, even the bottoms of your shoes! With stunning photographs that show diverse examples from nature and artwork around the world, Bruce Goldstone reveals the secrets behind patterns--and gives you some fun ideas for making your own"--

"Finding similarities and differences is an important early math skill to master. It is a building block for understanding more complex concepts such as patterns and shapes, and readers are given a helpful introduction to this topic through clear and concise text that provides relatable examples of objects that are the same and those that are different. Early learners are guided in this enjoyable math journey by interactive questions that challenge...

"A visually stunning introduction to patterns found in nature. Perfect for early STEM learning in preschool and kindergarten. From the dots on a ladybug to the spiral on a snail, patterns in nature can be found anywhere. This simple and playful concept book introduces the littlest of readers to both math and nature while engaging their creative potential. By the end, kids will be able to identify: Spots and stripes Spirals and symmetry Waves and honeycombs...