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All About Patterns was a thought-provoking story of recognizing patterns in everyday life. The illustrations in this are vibrant and easy on the eye while the story is great with using patterns to teach children about take the time to recognize how you feel about things and getting into a routine. I like the message that things may shake your everyday life and things will eventually be back on track and I feel that’s important for children to learn growing up.

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All About Patterns is a wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated children's book which helps children explore what patterns are, how they exist all around us, and can occur in all parts of our lives.

This is a fun and thought-provoking book, sure to engage young readers/listeners and become a favorite read. I highly recommend it!

My thanks to Charlesbridge for allowing me to read a DRC of the book via NetGalley. Publication is 4/29/25. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.

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Your brain likes patterns! A lovely book for younger readers that helps us to see and appreciate all kinds of patterns in nature and life. Sweet illustrations that could be appreciated over and over again. Patterns also help young brains with math, so this is a great addition to any collection. Thanks to Charlesbridge and NetGalley for the eARC!

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*Patterns Everywhere* is a visually stunning and thought-provoking picture book that invites children to see the world through the lens of patterns. From the rhythms of music and storytelling to the designs in nature and daily routines, patterns fill and shape our lives in fascinating ways.

This mindful exploration introduces kids to the beauty and complexity of patterns, from simple alternations to intricate designs that spiral and spread. It also delves into the emotional side of patterns—how they bring comfort, and how breaking them can lead to chaos or spark new possibilities worth repeating.

Blending art, math, and mindfulness, this engaging book encourages children to look closer, think creatively, and find the patterns in their own world.

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Thanks to Elizabeth Rusch, the publisher Charlesbridge, and NetGalley for this eARC. A delightful children's book for learning to recognize patterns in all things.

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This is an engaging book about patterns - ones found everywhere - in music, art, movement, numbers, words - even in a child's daily activities. Touching sentiment that a break in a pattern might seem concerning until a way is found to make a new pattern.
Not only is the artwork beautiful but illustrator Elizabeth Goss also uses a variety of eye-catching patterns on each page. The illustrations and content align seamlessly together.
Thanks to Charlesbridge, Elizabeth Rusch and NetGalley for this ARC.

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I really liked this book and the focus too on patterns that can be found in every day life - it had us looking for them after we finished the book and there were so many you don't realise are there

The book gave a lot of examples of patterns - including physical patterns, patterns in movement, patterns in music and patterns in books and poems, etc. where there can be repetitive wording.

I thought that this was a fun book and it had some great illustrations, a nice and clear layout too and the text was clear and easy to read and follow!

It is 4 stars from me - highly recommended!

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Explore the visual, intellectual and purposeful play of patterns with bold, cutout images.

So satisfying! Visually rhythmic, this story flows with colorful shapes as you explore patterns, the likely and unlikely places where they can be found, and how they help us connect with others in our lives.

Thanks to NetGalley for sharing this DRC with me for an honest review.

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I'm excited there are many in this series. I will be definitely be using them in story time. I received a review copy from Netgalley.

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This isn't just a bright, gorgeous book showing different kinds of visual patterns. The pictures and text work together to help the reader understand that there are patterns everywhere, even in actions and thought. Very thought-provoking and enjoyable. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

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Charming illustrations accompany simple text to show the importance of pattern in our everyday lives. A variety of patterns are shown: from simple patterns in artwork to the more abstract patterns of family routines. Art activities and discussions are included at the end. A lovely nonfiction book!

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

I'm always looking for good picture books about patterns. This one gives many different examples of physical patterns but also patterns in movement, music, and books. It's a great introduction to patterns if you're teaching it or just an overall great book!

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This is a great introductory book to patterns and noticing the world around you. I teach about patterns in my preschool class and would love to use this book to broaden their understanding of patterns. How anything that repeats can be a pattern, not just numbers or colors or letters, but our daily routine and music!

I also liked how the book acknowledged that a change in pattern can feel chaotic or disruptive, children don’t always have the words to explain why they feel “off” but noticing that their pattern is different could be so helpful.

Thank you to NetGalley and Charlesbridge for sending me a copy of this book to review.

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