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Books about patterns and predicting for preschoolers

Recognizing patterns helps predict and develop critical thinking skills. Check out these books that help us play with patterns and help us predict what's going to happen next!

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  • Patterns

    What Comes Next?

    Koomen, Michele
    Text and photographs introduce mathematical patterns including how to identify and create patterns, and how to predict what comes next in a given pattern.
    Book, 2001Mankato, Minnesota : Bridgestone Books, [2001], ©2001.
  • Patterns are found in math, reading, science, music, art, dance, and poetry-and in the world all around us. They are also found in this delightful book written by educator Trudy Harris. Children will love the humor and predictability of this story,…
    eBook, 2011[United States] : Lerner Publishing Group erner Publishing Group, 2011. — eBook hoopla
  • Illustrations and rhyming text describe various patterns depicted by different fish. Includes related activities.
    Book, 2000Brookfield, Conn : Millbrook Press, 2000.
  • The teddy bears are back-this time to teach readers all about patterns. Similar to the first three books in the McGrath Math series of concept books, TEDDY BEAR PATTERNS uses rhyming verse to explain the concepts illustrated by the colorful teddies.…
    eBook, 2013[United States] : Charlesbridge, 2013. — eBook hoopla
  • Photographs of familiar objects such as chair, barrettes, and manhole cover present a study of rounded and angular shapes.
    Book, 1986New York : Greenwillow Books, [1986], ©1986. — Concept Pic Hoban 4/14
  • Bees, Snails, & Peacock Tails

    Patterns & Shapes-- Naturally

    Franco, Betsy
    Come explore the hidden shapes and patterns in nature. The peacock's flashy tail is a masterpiece of color and shape. A buzzing beehive is built of tiny hexagons. Even a snake's skin is patterned with diamonds.
    Book, 2008New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, [2008], ©2008. — j 811.54 Fra 9/08
  • In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion with just one bite.
    Board Book, 2010Boston, Massachusetts : Hartcourt Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 2010. — WOOD
  • A mother dog tries to teach her pup how to bark, and is surprised at why he wasn't learning.
    Book, 1999[New York] : HarperCollins Publishers, [1999], ©1999. — Pic Feiffer 12/02
  • Tired of being washed by Mrs. Wishy-Washy, a cow, pig, and duck leave her farm and head for the city.
    Book, 2003New York : Philomel Books, [2003], ©2003.
  • Pete the Cat

    I Love My White Shoes

    Litwin, Eric
    Pete the Cat gets into colorful adventures while out walking in his new white shoes.
    Book, 2010New York : Harper, 2010, ©2008. — Concept Pic Pete 8/22
  • A young boy encounters all sorts of cats while searching for the one he lost.
    Book, 1987New York, N.Y. : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [1987], ©1987. — Pic Carle 7/10