Trudy Harris loves teaching children in her kindergarten class in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She also loves to teach and entertain children through her books. She writes the kind of books that she knows teachers want to use in the classroom and the kind of books that she wants to read to her own grandchildren.
Children's books are an important part of Harris family fun. Trudy's husband, Jay M. Harris, is a children's book author. Her son, Andrew N. Harris, has illustrated numerous picture books. Her daughter, Holly Worthington, is also a writer.
In 2010, look for Wow, It's a Cow! by Trudy Harris and Jay M. Harris, published by Cartwheel Books. Also, in 2010, read Tally Cat Keeps Track, written by Trudy Harris and illustrated by Andrew N. Harris, published by Millbrook Press.
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K-Gr 4-Here is an intelligent math tool that can be used by an individual child or with groups. Each section of the book consists of a repetitious rhyme about a bug on a two-page spread full of bright pastels and friendly dark colors, followed by a second spread that shows a close-up of the insect and the last word of the poem in heavy, large letters. By using the sounds in the poems, the details of the pictures, and the various blocks of color that frame the initial spread, children can find and identify repetitive patterns. The author's note states that, "Each picture contains six patterns that match that picture's border." Unfortunately, notes about the book's intended use and an explanation of an AAB pattern appear on the last page, and some readers, including adults, may have no idea what to make of it all until they finish flipping through the pages. The concepts will undoubtedly have to be explained and demonstrated to the youngest readers, but even some third and fourth graders will take joy in trying to "figure out" the book and play the game-once they know what they're supposed to do. An excellent way to prove to reluctant readers that books can be lots of fun.
Thomas Pitchford, Rosenthal Elementary, Alexandria, LA
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Great book for early math,
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Trudy Harris does a wonderful job of making math patterns easy to learn and fun in this book. I read it out loud to my daughter and she immediately sang along. She had no difficulty seeing how the patterns of colors echoed the little songs. A great concept book! Every kindergarten teacher should have this!
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I am a Kindergarten teacher and this book is perfect for Pre-k through 1st!! The pictures are great and the text is very sweet. I highly recommend it.
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This is one of THE best books for pre-K and kindergarten I've ever seen. There are at least 5-6 different patterns to identify on every page, many more on some pages. They run the gamut from patterns by color, by shape, by size, and by number, to any combination of these characteristics. A terrific learning tool for children!
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Flutter-float, Flutter-float. A graceful golden butterfly Flutters in the summer sky. Read the first page New!
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Flutter-float, Flutter-float. A graceful golden butterfly Flutters in the summer sky. Read the first page New!
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