Thank You, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco (Author) Patricia Polacco (Illustrator)
Patricia Polacco is now one of America's most loved children's book creators, but once upon a time, she was a little girl named Trisha starting school. Trisha could paint and draw beautifully, but when she looked at words on a page, all she could see was jumble. It took a very special teacher to recognize little Trisha's dyslexia: Mr. Falker, who encouraged her to overcome her reading disability. Patricia Polacco will never forget him, and neither will we.
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"Polacco's tale is all the more heartfelt because of its personal nature. Young readers struggling with learning difficulties will identify with Trisha's situation and find reassurance in her success." - Publishers Weekly
"Will encourage the child who feels like a failure and the teacher who cares." - Booklist
"Polacco shares a personal story with engaging results. This moving saga . . . makes an inspiring picture book." - School Library Journal
"Will encourage the child who feels like a failure and the teacher who cares." - Booklist
"Polacco shares a personal story with engaging results. This moving saga . . . makes an inspiring picture book." - School Library Journal
Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including The Keeping Quilt, The Blessing Cup, Fiona's Lace, The Trees of the Dancing Goats, Babushka's Doll, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, Sticks and Stones, and Palace of Books. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780399257629
Lexile Measure
650
Guided Reading Level
M
Publisher
Philomel Books
Publication date
April 20, 2012
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV035000 - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV039230 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Bullying
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV039230 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Bullying
Library of Congress categories
Teachers
Self-perception
Reading
Self-perception
Reading
