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My First Book of Patterns
Have you learned your colors and shapes? Now it's time to learn patterns!
Stripes, polka dots, plaid, chevron, and more are featured in this first-ever patterns concept book that provides readers with the vocabulary to name what they see in the world around them. The ten most prevalent patterns are presented first as a single element (This is a circle ...), then as a pattern (... a lot of circles make polka dots!). Conceived by educators and illustrated in vivid candy-colored hues, this pitch-perfect introduction to patterns will engage the artistic, mathematical, and linguistic parts of every young child's mind.
Stripes, polka dots, plaid, chevron, and more are featured in this first-ever patterns concept book that provides readers with the vocabulary to name what they see in the world around them. The ten most prevalent patterns are presented first as a single element (This is a circle ...), then as a pattern (... a lot of circles make polka dots!). Conceived by educators and illustrated in vivid candy-colored hues, this pitch-perfect introduction to patterns will engage the artistic, mathematical, and linguistic parts of every young child's mind.
66 pages, Board Book
First published January 1, 2017
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October 13, 2017
MY FIRST BOOK OF PATTERNS is a lovely board book that will catch the eye of youngsters with its multitude of colorful and fun scenes. I also introduces a variety of shapes.
I am docking this book a star, however, for its inclusion of a wild animal-using circus on one page. I understand this is a longtime trope of kiddie lit, but it's becoming more and more embarrassing as the idea of performing captive wildlife becomes offensive to more and more people. It's like including safari hunting or bullfighting imagery in a children's book--it's gone from fun and exotic to an off-putting throwback.
I am docking this book a star, however, for its inclusion of a wild animal-using circus on one page. I understand this is a longtime trope of kiddie lit, but it's becoming more and more embarrassing as the idea of performing captive wildlife becomes offensive to more and more people. It's like including safari hunting or bullfighting imagery in a children's book--it's gone from fun and exotic to an off-putting throwback.
April 7, 2025
My 5 month old LOVES this book. She stares at the colorful pages and smiles. Highly recommend!
November 29, 2021
5/5 for teaching ME the names of patterns 😆
But really, a simple shape -> the pattern it becomes -> abstract use in an art piece = really quality format.
But really, a simple shape -> the pattern it becomes -> abstract use in an art piece = really quality format.
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July 11, 2025This was really good, but I hesitate to call it a board book. The pages are thin cardboard (that I had to pry apart because they all were stuck together).
January 3, 2023
So great for vocabulary!
September 28, 2020
Mijn eerste boek vol patronen. Door: Bobby & June George. Met illustraties van: Boyoun Kim.
Wat een indrukwekkend boek: dik en stevig, mooi vormgegeven en super leerrijk. Het is een boek voor de allerkleinsten maar het oogt als een boek voor volwassenen, dat maakt het extra tof voor kleine lezers.
1 lijn is een lijn, veel lijnen samen vormen streepjes en waar je die streepjes terug kan vinden zie je in de toffe, detailrijke tekening van Kim. Hetzelfde gebeurt met een zigzag en een vierkant en nog veel meer vormen. Niets wereldschokkends voor de volwassenen onder ons en toch, het doet je met nieuwe ogen naar de wereld om je heen kijken en dat is fijn.
Een aanrader voor jong én oud dus. De tekenstijl doet me een beetje aan Blexbolex denken, en dat is een compliment.
Mooi boek dat, mede door de kwaliteitsvolle afwerking, een klassieker in wording is.
Wat een indrukwekkend boek: dik en stevig, mooi vormgegeven en super leerrijk. Het is een boek voor de allerkleinsten maar het oogt als een boek voor volwassenen, dat maakt het extra tof voor kleine lezers.
1 lijn is een lijn, veel lijnen samen vormen streepjes en waar je die streepjes terug kan vinden zie je in de toffe, detailrijke tekening van Kim. Hetzelfde gebeurt met een zigzag en een vierkant en nog veel meer vormen. Niets wereldschokkends voor de volwassenen onder ons en toch, het doet je met nieuwe ogen naar de wereld om je heen kijken en dat is fijn.
Een aanrader voor jong én oud dus. De tekenstijl doet me een beetje aan Blexbolex denken, en dat is een compliment.
Mooi boek dat, mede door de kwaliteitsvolle afwerking, een klassieker in wording is.
March 28, 2018
George, Bobby and June My First Book of Patterns, art by Boyoun Kim. BOARD BOOK. Phaidon, 2017. $17. 9780714872490
This is a line, what can a line make? Stripes! When you cross lines you can make plaid. A lot of diamonds can create harlequin and argyle. Squares can make checks. And octagon’s honeycombs. But my favorite patterns are paisley and floral.
It has quite a few more pages than the typical board book but is an excellent introduction to shapes and the patterns that they can create. The illustrations are in primary colors and are relatively simple, highlighting the bold shapes and patterns within them.
Pre-K – ADVISABLE. Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
This is a line, what can a line make? Stripes! When you cross lines you can make plaid. A lot of diamonds can create harlequin and argyle. Squares can make checks. And octagon’s honeycombs. But my favorite patterns are paisley and floral.
It has quite a few more pages than the typical board book but is an excellent introduction to shapes and the patterns that they can create. The illustrations are in primary colors and are relatively simple, highlighting the bold shapes and patterns within them.
Pre-K – ADVISABLE. Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
December 31, 2023
Phenomenal. Great for an infant as it’s full of eye-catching patterns that are big and take up entire pages. Nice as they grow as well with art in between. Very beautiful, would make a great gift.
The best part is that it’s uniquely educational, about a simple topic we don’t talk about that much. We have quite a few alphabet books and letter books, but none about patterns. And even as an adult with an awareness of art and fashion I still learned about a couple as well. Filling a niche most of us don’t even realize is there. A special, helpful, well-made book that feels essential for a young library.
—Natalia’s mom
The best part is that it’s uniquely educational, about a simple topic we don’t talk about that much. We have quite a few alphabet books and letter books, but none about patterns. And even as an adult with an awareness of art and fashion I still learned about a couple as well. Filling a niche most of us don’t even realize is there. A special, helpful, well-made book that feels essential for a young library.
—Natalia’s mom
January 14, 2018
I really like this book, and it is a great introduction to patterns. It is quite long for a board book, and the pages are thinner than normal board books. This makes it a bit more difficult to turn and separate the pages. Also, there are three sections devoted to each pattern, and I think the last section of images with the pattern are unnecessary. All you really need are the tease and pattern reveal. That said, it's an excellent introduction to patterns and very well done.
April 20, 2021
Ok, some of these patterns are a bit advanced for the board book age set (or even the adults reading them!), but visually this book is just 100% appealing. And I love the idea of having kids look for patterns in clothing and textiles and designs in the world around them--great to harness those observation skills!
January 29, 2018
This is a SUPER COOK book!
Through simple words and colorful pictures, it showcases different patterns -- stripes, plaid, chevron, checks, polka dots, harlequin, argyle, honeycomb, paisley, and floral!
Through simple words and colorful pictures, it showcases different patterns -- stripes, plaid, chevron, checks, polka dots, harlequin, argyle, honeycomb, paisley, and floral!
April 24, 2018
Fantastic board book for all ages. The baby is stimulating her eyes, the preschooler is learning new vocabulary such as paisley, harlequin, chevron, and argyle, and I'm thinking about graphic design and what I'd like to knit next.
January 8, 2018
Well done board book that explains patterns and different names for them: ie harlequin, chevron,honeycomb. Good for school aged kids learning patterns-- fun and visual.
January 9, 2018
I learned something new from this board book :-D
January 19, 2018
VERY simple book... and yet I still learned something. Apparently I'm not very knowledgable when it comes to patterns...
February 3, 2018
This is the book you should get your friends with new babies. High contrast stripes, checks, plaid, even chevron and argyle. It’s a beautiful coffee table book with chewable pages.
February 28, 2018
This is such a fun board book.
April 4, 2018
What an awesome book! Great for teaching young children. Very beautiful, colorful, delightful, creative, and precise. No plot, just beautiful examples.
June 6, 2018
I loved this book; it made it plain for my stuff year old and almost 3 year old. AF, we were able to point patterns out that we had around the house I wonder how long we'll be in this kick.
June 8, 2018
Amazing
Every preschool classroom needs this book
Every preschool classroom needs this book
January 8, 2019
Visually arresting, and covers a topic seldom seen in books for littles.
January 23, 2019
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February 3, 2019
Who knew zigzag pattern is called Chevron? And my hubby didn't know paisley... so we all learned from this one!
March 4, 2019
This picture book was entirely simple and entirely delightful, and it made me think about visual patterns and design in a new way. Also, my 3 year old and 6 year old loved it.
January 7, 2020
This is such an inviting book. One can't help but pick it up! That's what we need when trying to create readers -- beautiful books that are irresistable that children want to read. Kudos to the art director.
I was fascinated to learn that what I thought of as the herringbone pattern, was called the 'chevron' pattern in the book. But isn't chevron a singular noun? Here it is presented as the noun for multiple chevrons, so that was the only part that confused me. Regardless, the book is fun, teaching unusual words that children are rarely exposed to in life.
For children in countries with a sizeable fashion industry, this book is especially useful. Here are the pattern names the book teaches: stripes, plaid, chevron, checks (see... checks are plural, why isn't chevron?), polka dots, harlequin, argyle, honeycomb, paisley, and floral.
There is a fold-out summation of all the patterns presented in the book in the back. I'm not sure this foldout is necessary, as it makes the binding more fragile and more likely that the book won't last as long as possible. Still, the summation post can be used to check which patterns the child remembers before closing the book.
I was fascinated to learn that what I thought of as the herringbone pattern, was called the 'chevron' pattern in the book. But isn't chevron a singular noun? Here it is presented as the noun for multiple chevrons, so that was the only part that confused me. Regardless, the book is fun, teaching unusual words that children are rarely exposed to in life.
For children in countries with a sizeable fashion industry, this book is especially useful. Here are the pattern names the book teaches: stripes, plaid, chevron, checks (see... checks are plural, why isn't chevron?), polka dots, harlequin, argyle, honeycomb, paisley, and floral.
There is a fold-out summation of all the patterns presented in the book in the back. I'm not sure this foldout is necessary, as it makes the binding more fragile and more likely that the book won't last as long as possible. Still, the summation post can be used to check which patterns the child remembers before closing the book.
January 25, 2020
This opened my eyes to a whole new world
June 5, 2020
This book is EXCELLENT. Interesting topic, simple text but lots to talk about in the pictures, adults can learn something, preschoolers LOVE it. Highly recommended.
October 11, 2021
Who would have every guessed that a book of patterns would make you chuckle? Really like this book and can't wait to read with my grandsons.
September 1, 2022
I learned a thing or two. 😂
December 8, 2019
This is a simple yet well-designed board book that teaches just what the title suggests. I learned a thing or two from it!
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