Yellow, Red, Green – GO!

Helmet on, buckle up, and off they go! As mother and young child bike together through their neighborhood to visit grandma, they see many things. They slow down as the traffic light turns yellow, then stop when it turns red, and then pedal forward when it switches to green, not only talking about what the color of each light means, but also about the pattern the lights make as they repeat. What other patterns will they discover along the way?

Illustration © 2024 by Ying-Hwa Hu

Includes a note from early childhood education math expert Dr. Ashli-Ann Douglas that shows adults how everyday activities and conversation with young children offer rich opportunities to build an early understanding of patterns.

To see more of award-winning illustrator Ying-Hwa Hu’s artwork you can visit her at www.yinghwahu.com.

Modeling math that’s fun and embedded in everyday routines, available in Spanish, and with built-in guidance for parents and caregivers. What’s not to love?” – Dr. Holly Kreider, Director, Center for Family Math, National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement

“Explore patterns the fun way! This playful board book takes a mom and young child on a bike ride through their neighborhood to grandma’s house, where they encounter all sorts of patterns: a dog’s “bow-wow-woof”, the layout of toys in the toy store, and the eponymous “yellow, red, green” of the traffic light. Mom models how to make learning on the go a joy for adult and child readers alike …. [T]he focus on beginning math concepts is just right for toddlers and preschoolers…” – Mom Read It

“Discovering patterns in the world around us meets familiar scenes with happy moments and fun …. [G]ood vibes and positive emotions start this book out on a wonderful note and will have young listeners wanting to head out, too.” – Bookworm for Kids

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ISBN: 978-1-59572-979-8
Illustrated by Ying-Hwa Hu
Published by Star Bright Books, 2024
Board book, 20 pages
For ages 1-4

¡Amarillo, rojo, verde… pasen! / Yellow, Red, Green—Go!, 2024
Spanish/English bilingual edition
ISBN: 978-1-59572-980-4