A-B-A-B-A—a Book of Pattern Play
- Publisher
- Lerner Publishing Group
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2012
- Category
- General, Size & Shape
- Recommended Age
- 5 to 9
- Recommended Grade
- k to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 8 to 9
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780761385028
- Publish Date
- Aug 2012
- List Price
- $10.99
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780822578802
- Publish Date
- Aug 2010
- List Price
- $26.50
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Description
In this playful look at patterns, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable provide many examples of repeating sequences of shapes, colors, objects, and more. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series show how patterns can be found all around us. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples make pattern practice fun!
About the authors
Brian P. Cleary is an American humorist, poet, and author. He is best known for his books written for grade-school children that explore grammar, math and poetry in humorous ways. In his role in the digital division of American Greetings, he's put words in the mouths of Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, William Shatner, Meghan Trainor and more. The multi-million selling author has performed poetry workshops in 500 elementary schools across the county. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.
Brian P. Cleary's profile page
Brian Gable is a Canadian editorial cartoonist. He studied fine art at the University of Saskatchewan, subsequently studied education at the University of Toronto, and taught art at Brockville, Ontario. He was the editorial cartoonist at The Globe and Mail, and a seven time winner of national newspaper award since 1987. He currently lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Awards
- Winner, Science Books & Films Best Books
Editorial Reviews
"As in earlier volumes in the series, Gable's whimsical feline characters appear throughout, demonstrating patterns, such as boy-girl-boy-girl in a very long line for ice cream." --School Library Journal
"This book can be used as a read-aloud, not just in math, but to teach the basics of poetry, art, and music. This is a great addition to any school library. Recommended." --Library Media Connection
"Success is only around the corner if everyone would read his book of patterns. As Cleary says, 'Knowing them will help you start a pattern of success!'" --Science Books & Films
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