LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
June 2023 Non-Fiction Book of the Month
A beautiful addition to the home bookshelves of little nature lovers, and to school libraries, Robin Mitchell Cranfield’s Wings, Waves and Webs combines the magic of mathematical patterns with the magic of nature to illuminating, engaging effect.
Through their stylish simplicity, the book’s artwork and design are simply stunning as the clear, engaging text encourages kids to see the world from a fresh perspective: “Let’s find patterns!”
Different types of patterns are explored in turn — the spots on a ladybird that aid identification. The stripes on a skunk that send warnings to predators. The spirals of snail shells and spiders’ webs. From this, the book shifts to more complex patterns while retaining its pitch-perfect simplicity as it introduces young readers to the likes of mirror symmetry, as found on butterfly wings, and the collective motion of starling flocks and schools of fish.
Part of the Patterns in Nature series, Wings, Waves and Webs is wonderful way to introduce the wonders of nature.
Joanne Owen
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Wings, Waves, and Webs Synopsis
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
And more
After learning about key patterns, the book's final page-a striking sunflower-will inspire kids to find patterns for themselves.
Vibrant and immersive, Wings, Waves & Webs invites young children to discover the beauty of the world around them.
About This Edition
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9781771646765 |
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30th March 2023 |
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Robin Mitchell Cranfield |
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Greystone Books,Canada |
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Hardback |
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36 pages |
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Press Reviews
Robin Mitchell Cranfield Press Reviews
'A thoroughly grounded introduction that takes readers a step beyond shape recognition. A surefire way to get children excited about observing their world.' - Kirkus
Author
About Robin Mitchell Cranfield
Robin Mitchell Cranfield is an illustrator, teacher, and graphic designer. Her series of Windy books - co-created with Judith Steedman - were nominated for a BC Book Prize and profiled in Print Magazine. Robin and Judith developed their books into a series of interactive storytelling apps for children, which were honored by the Kidscreen Awards, iTunes Editor's Choice, the Parents' Choice Awards and a Bologna Ragazzi Award. Robin currently teaches design and illustration at Emily Carr.
Wings, Waves & Webs is her fifth children's book.
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