WINGS, WAVES, AND WEBS

published by greystone KIDS
available at collage collage and amazon

A visually stunning introduction to patterns found in nature. Perfect for early STEM learning in preschool and kindergarten.

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.

resources for the classroom

· Teaching guide (PDF) with handouts and activities prepared for K–Gr. 3

· Colouring sheet (PDF) of patterns found in the book

· Workshop with printable handout on Making Star Books (PDF) for K–Gr. 12

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

In her stylized illustrations, Ms. Cranfield depicts spots, spirals and stripes, as well as less obvious arrangements, such as “meanders” (think of the undulation of a snake, or a river) and radial symmetry (a flower, or a starfish).
—Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal,
“Children’s Books: Seedlings of the Imagination”

The illustrations will captivate and engage young minds to think about the world around them and then go look at it more closely…. A perfect early introduction to math concepts and nature, told with bold, inviting illustrations. An excellent addition to early education STEAM collections.
—Elisabeth LeBris, School Library Journal

It’s more than a traditional concept book — yes it does introduce vocabulary about pattern. But it is also such a feast for the eye that it shines a spotlight on the beauty and poetry of the natural world.
— Bookbairn (Kim Duffy)

“Something little kids love is patterns and pattern recognition and this book has these beautiful patterns found in nature…There’s some factual information but it’s not overwhelming. So this is a really great one for kids to pick up on and then be able it see when they’re outside and in nature as well.”

“I love that, that little synopsis is everything they need. It’s like a sound bite for kids.”

“Exactly. It’s very, very digestible.”
—CTV Your Morning Library
(Vikki VanSickle and Kelsey McEwen)

This unique and beautifully designed picture book will encourage little readers to explore outside and recognize patterns in nature, presenting plenty of valuable learning opportunities. It’s an absolute beauty and set to become one of our favourite picture books of 2023.
—Little Library Owl

A gorgeously illustrated introduction to patterns, mathematics and nature, this book gently encourages exploration and observation of the natural world for young readers.
—Small Wonder Books

Supporting STEM learning inspiring ideas for artwork…it’s full of possibilities for the classroom.
— The Primary Book Box