# Catastrophe!: A Story of Patterns - Hardcover

by **Ann Marie Stephens** (Author), **Jenn Harney** (Illustrator)

****Nine kittens go on an exciting boating adventure that's a (funny) _cat_astrophe in this playful picture book that demonstrates the key math concept of patterns.**  
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A crew of hungry kittens and their captain head to the lake to catch some dinner, but the fish have surprises in store for them. Even before the cats encounter the fish, they run into trouble. What happens when confused kitties paddle every which way? Or when they all lean in the same direction? A pattern is needed to avoid a catastrophe

Patterns are the foundation on which math is built. Using strong rhythm, clever wordplay, and countable characters, _CATastrophe_ is a fun read-aloud that also shows what patterns can do. Helpful backmatter will deepen readers' understanding and challenge them to find more patterns in this book and in our world. There's also much to find in the illustrations--including a dragonfly and worm that each appear twenty times.

### Author Biography

**Ann Marie Stephens** has been an elementary teacher for over 28 years. She was a contributing writer for Kwame Alexander's _The Write Thing_, a co-writer for _Trait Crate Plus_ for grades 3 and 5, and has had dozens of original ideas published in _Instructor_ and _The Mailbox_ magazines. She blogs for teachers at http: //2happyteachers.blogspot.com. You can find her on Facebook, Ann Marie Stephens (AMStephensAuthor), and on Instagram and Twitter @AMStephens.

**Jenn Harney** is an illustrator and toy designer. She is the illustrator of _Probably a Narwhal_, _Never Trumpet with a Crumpet_, _"Smelly" Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly's Nose Saved the New York City Subway_, the Hazy Bloom series, and her work has been featured in _Highlights for Children_ magazine. Visit her at jkharney.blogspot.com

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 9.2 x 9.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** August 10, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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