This nicely illustrated book does a good job of showing patterns in the world around us. I particularly liked that the author pointed out "hearing" patterns, as this is far less obvious than the visual stimuli. I wish the "What is a pattern?" page had come at the beginning of the book so that the reader could properly explain the concept to children before diving straight into the search for patterns.

“I see patterns everywhere,
Patterns big and small,
They fill the pages of this book–
Can you find them all?”

Patterns, Patterns Everywhere by Kellie Menendez explores the concept of patterns, the fundamental structures that shape our world. We see them in nature, art, and everyday life, but we also hear and feel them. Menendez’s illustrations and rhymes bring the entire sensory palette of patterns to the page, urging us to seek more outside them.

Menendez’s debut is the kind of picture book that young readers will have fond memories of reading. Her timeless art and writing style have all the makings of a classic, reminiscent of the textures of Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are) and the rhymes of Margaret Wise Brown (Goodnight Moon). While the artistry found in the illustrations of animal fur and plants was very beautiful, my favorite patterns in the book were the patterns of music and stories. I think those moments underpin the story’s message that patterns are the language of the universe. I really appreciate the book’s call to action, motivating us to investigate and appreciate our world. The subtle yet effective poetry is incredibly memorable and is perfect for reading aloud to eager listeners.

A cool story, would be great for teaching patterns around us to kids.

Thanks to netgalley, the author and publisher for an E-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Patterns, Patterns Everywhere is a cute children's book that explores different patterns found throughout the world. I loved the breadth of the patterns that were explored including auditory, vibrations, and more!

At the end of the book, there was a nice section that explained what made a pattern & helped go over the concept for children. I would have loved to see a brief line or 2 about that at the beginning as the patterns were not always super obvious for young kiddos.

Overall great illustrations, and I loved the amount of patterns seen on each page! Thanks to NetGalley, Kellie Menendez, and The Collective Book Studio for the chance to read and review!

For the most part, I liked this book. I just had a few issues that made it fall short for me. The first issue I had is most pages rhyme, but not every page. I thought this was weird and it interrupted the book's *pattern* and ultimately interrupted the flow of the book, taking me out of the story. It's a shame I couldn't get fully immersed in this story because the illustrations were beautiful and very well done, with plenty of patterns for kids to search for and notice while reading. The other thing I had a problem with is the definition of "pattern" felt loose and ever-changing throughout the entire book. This confused me and will no doubt baffle the young kids reading this book. This could have been fixed if there was a constant kind of pattern throughout (i.e. only visual patterns). Another way to fix this could have been including a simple and still creative definition of what a pattern is exactly, just to take the learning opportunity all the way.
Overall, though, I did like this book and I think kids will have fun reading it, they just might be a little confused.

There is much more to a book than the words on its pages. In "Patterns, Patterns Everywhere" by Kellie Menendez, children explore colors, shapes, and patterns found in the world around them. "I see patterns everywhere, patterns BIG and small. They fill the pages of this book –– can you find them all?"

Outside, you will find patterns everywhere. Whether it's flowers, leaves, or trunks of trees, patterns are everywhere.

Some patterns can be heard when you close your eyes. The barking of a dog, Woof, woof, woof, or the sound of an owl, Woo, woo, woo.

Colorful patterns adorn the feathers and wings of birds and butterflies.

When you play outside, you see patterns and make them. You create a back and forth pattern as you swing on a swing. Every time you take a step, your shoes make a rhythmic beat.

Colors and patterns abound in big cities. Buildings have patterns that architects design that make them unique.

Pajamas you wear to bed, as well as the clothes you wear every day, often have patterns.

Visiting museums and libraries is a great way to find patterns. In the art lining the walls and in the books lining the shelves, patterns are found everywhere.

Anything that repeats is a pattern. Colorful lines on a piece of paper or the beat of your favorite song can form patterns. There are many different kinds of patterns: shapes, sounds, numbers, words, and even emotions. There is a lot of similarity between a pattern and a puzzle. It helps you predict what will come next, sort things based on color, or sort them by size. Patterns are everywhere.

There are patterns all around us, they are everywhere we look. There are lots of patterns to discover throughout the pages of this book, which will appeal to children as they listen to it being read. Then, go outside or take a field trip to a museum, zoo, or around town to find more patterns. The possibilities are endless when crafting with children with patterns. This book is fantastic and I highly recommend it.

This would be a great book for lower grades teachers to introduce the concept of patterns. It shows many, many examples of them in nature and in structures all around.

This book is beautifully written and illustrated. I love how senses other than sight are mentioned. I will be adding this to my art lessons plans this year.

This is an easy to read book for the little ones, it flows nicely and has beautiful artwork throughout the book. It shows how many things that are patterned including not only visual patterns but also audio and behavioral patterns which I find works great as a starting point for the little ones to notice and discuss patterns occurring in their environment.

Beautifully illustrated book displaying some of the many patterns in nature and ends with a prompt for children to look for patterns outside of the book as well!

This is a lovely book that will make you look for patterns around you in every day life.
I liked the illustrations and how they show different landscapes.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

A really sweet and well done book, with simple, easy but engaging words and some beautiful illustrations coming together.

A lovely tribute to learning and pattern recognition. The art was gorgeous. The rhyming verses had a beautiful, singsongy flow. And the overall message was educational—teaching young readers to notice patterns in the world around us.

We can’t think of a better way to combine logical reasoning, sequencing, art appreciation, and family bonding than this delightful picture book all about patterns!

Fittingly, “Patterns, Patterns Everywhere” uses a lyrical rhyme-scheme for children to anticipate the last word in the second phrase. Menedez chose creative fonts to visually demonstrate the content such as caps for BIG and a cascading font size for crashing waves.

Watercolor illustrations give a soft place for the eye to fall as children find the patterns in different habitats around the world and in various locations in their neighborhood.

Children aren’t spoon-fed what each pattern is, so parents and children have the space to find and discuss together, thus leading to more conversations and connections as they read. Furthermore, Menedez provides an information page in the back to give language to the different patterns found in nature, math, art, music, and in everyday life.

This is not your typical surface level childrens' book about patterns, but it instead introduces the many different places patterns can be found-- in nature, music, vibration, words, everyday surroundings and more. This would be a great book for children who understand the basics of what a pattern is and would generate great discussion of where else patterns can be found. It would cultivate critical thinking and be a valuable asset to a classroom or home library. My only wish is that there were more examples of patterns that children could see in the illustrations!

This beautifully illustrated books is the perfect introduction into patterns for children. Each page colorfully displays a series of patterns to point out and discuss with your children. It is fun to see how many patterns they can discover on their own!

The everyday world has so many patterns, how many can you find?

Thank you to NetGalley and The Collective Book Studio for allowing me to read and review Patterns Patterns Everywhere!