Pitter Pattern

by Joyce Hesselberth

Lu and her friends spot patterns in their daily activities, including patterns found in music, weather, time, play, shapes, nature, math, and language.

Genres: Picture Books, Mathematics, Childrens, Stem, Science, Storytime, Nonfiction

40 pages, Hardcover

Published February 11, 2020

Reviews

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introduction to patterns of all kind.

[MeganRuth - Alohamora Open a Book · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great visual and fun way to teach about patterns. This would be ideal for preschool and kindergarten teachers I think.

[Lalah]

Pitter Pattern by Joyce Hesselberth is a fantastic book for children to learn about alternative patterns! In this book Lu describes patterns she comes across during the week. From soccer practice to piano class and dance lessons, Lu discovered patterns in her everyday activities. I thought this book was a cute and creative way for younger children to learn about patterns they may come across on an everyday basis. One of the major themes in the book was patterns or consistency. For example, Lu goes to dance lessons every Wednesday, which is a consistent pattern she follows each week. Another major theme in this book was finding patterns within movements, such as an eight-count dance move, the repetition of kicking a soccer ball in and out of cones, and rhythms within music. The main genre of Pitter Pattern is contemporary realistic fiction for children. Through reading this book, I learned I incorporate patterns throughout my week too. Such as leaving my house at a certain time for work and school, and the music options I select are repetitive. Children reading this book could identify patterns within their week and be responsible for their schedule. This book was a WOW book for me because the book showcased patterns other than shapes, and fabrics. It was also a WOW book for me due to the literary devices and illustrations tying together throughout the book.

One literary device the author heavily included throughout Pitter Pattern was onomatopoeias. This added to the quality of the writing by assisting the audience with how Lu’s music sounds, and the rain. Another literary device that was utilized in the story was imagery. Imagery allowed the audience to paint a picture in their head of what Lu was experiencing. I would consider this book to be an anti-bias book because the author includes diverse characters within the story.

[Riana (RianaInTheStacks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute book that focuses on all different sorts of patterns. It leaves things opened ended enough for kids to find a lot of the patterning themselves while still showing examples. It also has a section at the back that talks about different sorts of patterns and suggested activities.

[Abby Johnson]

A pretty comprehensive overview of patterns that could work in a math lesson, but is too wordy and involved for storytime. Bright illustrations and lots of everyday situations.

[Christine Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Patterns are everywhere! How many can you find?

This gorgeously illustrated book from Joyce Hesselberth, the creator of the acclaimed Mapping Sam, expertly introduces readers to basic patterns in nature, music, sports, art, language, and math. Pitter Pattern is an exceptional mix of fiction and nonfiction perfect for home as well as classroom sharing. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Pitter, pitter, pat! Pitter, pitter, pat! Hey, it's a pitter, pitter, pattern!

Lu and her friends love spotting patterns in their daily activities. Lu learns that patterns can be found at soccer practice, during her piano lessons, in dance class, at snack time, and even at the park! How many patterns can you spot as Lu goes about her week?

Patterns are an important building block of preschool and early elementary education, and Pitter Pattern includes examples of patterns found in music, weather, time, play, shapes, nature, math, and language. The accessible and playful illustrations feature additional patterns for engaged readers to discover. An expert blend of fiction and nonfiction, this beautiful and innovative character-driven picture book is an ideal read-aloud.

Includes backmatter about the patterns in the book.


Subject: Pattern perception -- Juvenile fiction.
Girls -- Juvenile fiction.
Rain and rainfall -- Juvenile fiction.
Days -- Juvenile fiction.

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A concept book about patterns, this book showcases a variety of different types of patterns - from the days of the week, repeating graphic patterns, growing patterns, nature patterns, music patterns etc... Illustrations are a lot of fun and brightly colored.

[Annah Neumire · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is filled with illustrations that are colorful, bright, and vivid. They are sure to catch the eyes of young readers and keep them engaged throughout this fun story. The illustrations are very animated which will definitely hold the attention of young readers if the bright pictures do not!
This story encourages children to find the many patterns that surround them daily. Although this is a concept for the beginning of kindergarten, it is a great resource for early math foundational skills such as noticing patterns. I would consider this to be a great book for the first week of school because it allows children to get their minds turning and thinking about the environment that surrounds them. They will soon notice that patterns are everywhere!
Along with the teaching of early math foundations, this book is very informative for basic knowledge like the days of the week! This is ultimately why I decided this book would be great for teachers to read to young students! It is very engaging and offers great education!

[Jessie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly repeating kinds of patterns, with some connections to translations when looking at patterns of things in space. But in some ways it ends up feeling like it's using "pattern" in a lot of different ways -- the pattern on a fabric or an animal's fur, the pattern of a quilt, the cycles of days of the week and musical notes, the pattern of a dance combination or the sounds of taking off boots. Those aren't all the same kinds of patterns, but they're very much conflated here.

Pretty wordy, but trying to show patterns in lots of different relatable contexts.

[Jenn Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely one for one-on-one or a very small group. Otherwise you're just asking for a group of kids shouting all over the place on some of the pages.
I really like this introduction to patterns that would be either a good foundation for kids too young to have formally learned it yet, or a bit of practice for slightly older kids. I like the illustrations and how it explores a wide range of pattern types.

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lu learns about patterns on Sunday and then notices patterns everywhere she goes all the rest of the week, from the pattern of days of the week to colorful patterns to animal coats to music and dance.

There's a little note in the back of the book about different kinds of patterns featured in this book. A great introduction to patterns for little kids. It will be easy for them to relate to the world around them too.

[Kianna Fullerton]

This book takes the concept of patterns and uses it in all kinds of ways. It discusses the pattern on the animal's fur, days of the week as a pattern, and musical notes as patterns. I think for early childhood students who are just beginning to learn about patterns, this book might make the concept a little confusing. However, it would be great to extend the knowledge of students who have the basic concept down!

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting concept book but it takes on so many elements that it could actually be five different books. The content covers patterns of all kinds including sequencing, counting, days of the week, quilting, and more. This might be good for a one-on-one setting, to glance through, or in a classroom. But as a straight picture book (or read-a-loud) it was exhausting.

[Jessi Hart · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book to challenge memory. I would recommend it to Elementary classrooms. After you could involve this book in a math lesson. I don't think it is the most original book. It could help with young children learning their ABC's or in music classrooms. The illustrations are mesmerizing and comforting.

[Molly Cluff (Library!) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book that discusses how patterns are everywhere around us--in the days of the week, patterns on a quilt, in music, food, etc. A bit methodical in pacing, but the topic is one that patrons ask for occasionally, so good to have onhand.

[Roben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learning patterns is a very important element of STEM. This book does an excellent job of exploring patterns and all of the different places they can be found. Plus there is further explanation included at the back of the book.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seeking patterns is a quintessentially human activity. It's never too early to start.

So I'm giving FIVE STARS to this book for that main reason.

This book provides a good opportunity to play with pattern recognition, so essential for our up-and-coming STEM professionals.

[Terresa Wellborn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun way to teach kids about patterns found everywhere: in nature, in dance, in arts and crafts. Informational page at the end illustrating more about patterns and where you can find them.

Themes: patterns
Ages: K-2nd grade+
Pub year: 2020

[Grace Ho]

the days of the week, kicking the balls through the cones - in and out, piano lessons - the notes on the white keys, rhythms of the son, etc. These are all the patterns, the concept in mathematics for early childhood education.

[Rebecca Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Exploring different patterns everywhere you go.

[Dana Storytime Account]

I think this would be fun to do with a story time focused on patterns, I'm definitely keeping it in mind for the next session of Stories and Steam

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite book regarding patterns. Things feel a bit chaotic.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A preschool and up book about finding patterns in all sorts of places. Here they are presented and then the reader is asked to provide the next one in the pattern.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

VERY cool, lots of fun, and many opportunities for pause and seeking.

[Tina Hoggatt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Delightful spreads and terrific concept - patterns of all sorts, both visual and conceptual.

[Syntha Green · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice look at Patterns

[Paul Graham Terpstra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple book and illustrations.
But nice story

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pattern books are popular. This book tries to introduce so many things it looses it rhythm for me. I wonder if it might overwhelm a child.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think a kid might find more patterns that I could. I liked that it shows different type of patterns like a ripple versus quilting patterns.

[Olive]

May we not forget how she says "patterin."