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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Bold, bright illustrations by Caldecott Honoree Jenkins and lyrical poetry by Franco bring new energy to shapes and patterns. Young readers are sure to be inspired to take a closer look the next time they step outside. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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. <br> Poet Betsy Franco and Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins bring geometry to life in this lively, lyrical look at the shapes and patterns that can be found in the most unexpected places.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Betsy Franco</b> is the author of numerous books for children, including <i>Counting Our Way to the 100th Day!</i> and <i>Mathematickles!</i>, both illustrated by Steven Salerno; and <i>Birdsongs</i>, illustrated by Steve Jenkins. She and her husband live in Palo Alto, California. They have three sons -- two actors and a sculptor. Visit Betsy's website at www.betsyfranco.com. <p/>Steven Jenkins's many celebrated children's books include <i>Can an Aardvark Bark?</i> and <i>Fourteen Monkeys </i>by Melissa Stewart; <i>Hello, Baby! </i>by Mem Fox; <i>Mama Built a Little Nest</i> and <i>Mama Dug a Little Den </i>by Jennifer Ward; and the 2003 Caldecott Honor recipient, <i>What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? </i>by Robin Page<i>.</i> He lives in Boulder, Colorado. Visit him at SteveJenkinsBooks.com.

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