Pattern Fish [Library Binding]

Trudy Harris (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-Although there's not much of a story line in this appealing concept book, there is definitely more here than initially meets the eye. The rhyming prose and brightly colored cartoon fish inhabit a world of patterns, beginning with the simplest AB pattern and growing increasingly complex. Upon closer inspection, the patterns can be seen echoing throughout, as pictures both express and reinforce the pattern of the words. For example, the ABB pattern introduced by an eel is echoed not only on the creature's body (stripe-dot-dot), but also in the bubbles that issue from its mouth (large-small-small), the underwater reeds (short-tall-tall) and plants (curve-star-star), and borders of the page (yellow-red-red). Once children get the idea, they will enjoy discovering the repetition and looking for examples. A clear and effective teaching tool.
Robin L. Gibson, Perry County District Library, New Lexington, OH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Library Binding: 40 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761317120
• ISBN-13: 978-0761317128
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 9.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #184,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pattern Fish, November 29, 2000

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"itchkids" (Dyersville, Iowa USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pattern Fish (Library Binding)

Wow! As I kindergarten teacher I am always looking for books that go along with our curriculum and this fits the bill. The illustrations are wonderful and there is a fun story involved. Each two page spread has patterns, patterns, patterns. I am recommending this book to all the early childhood teachers in our district!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a clever idea!, December 2, 2000

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Holly Simmons - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pattern Fish (Library Binding)

I have heard a lot of teachers say they like this books, but as a parent, I have also found it very valuable. My children have gained a lot of pattern comprehension from this clevely written and entertaining book. Best of all, they don't even realize they are learning. They love the part with the shark at the end!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It may be educational, but it's really fun to read to my toddler too!, August 25, 2008

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Katherine "Katherine" (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pattern Fish (Library Binding)

My almost-two-year-old really likes this book - it's fun reading it together and she loves saying "Pop!" It's short and snappy enough to hold her attention. The illustrations are simple but cute. (Sadly, it must go back to the library today, but glad to know I can get it here!)