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Item number:270468521537
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Author: Patricia PolaccoFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel BooksISBN-10: 0399231668
ISBN-13: 9780399231667Publication Year: 1998
Subject: Learning to ReadAge Level: --
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At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.
Based on the memories of the author's own childhood, THANK YOU, MR. FALKER tells the story of Trisha, a gifted young artist who is having trouble learning how to read. Teased by the other students, Trisha feels unhappy and uncomfortable at school--until she meets Mr. Falker, an understanding teacher who nurtures her artistic talents while also helping her develop her reading skills. Color illustrations accompany the text.

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Editor:Patricia Lee Gauch

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Height:11.5 in.
Width:8.8 in.
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Weight:14.4 oz.

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Little Trisha is overjoyed at the thought of starting school and learning how to read. But when she looks at a book, all the letters and numbers just get jumbled up. Her classmates make matters worse by calling her "dummy." Only Mr. Falker, a stylish, fun-loving new teacher, recognizes Trisha's incredible artistic ability-and her problem, and takes the time to lead her finally and happily to the magic of reading. This autobiographical story is close to author Patricia Polacco's heart. It is her personal song of thanks to teachers like Mr. Falker, who quietly but surely change the lives of the children they teach. Patricia Polacco lives in Union City, MI.
Overjoyed at the thought of starting school and learning to read, Trisha is dismayed when all the letters and numbers in her books are jumbled up. Only Mr. Falker recognizes her problem and takes the time to lead her to the magic of reading. Full color.

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Fans of Polacco's (Thundercake; Pink and Say) work know well her talent for weaving her colorful family history throughout her picture books. Here Polacco shares her childhood triumph over dyslexia and discovery of reading in an inspiring if slightly formulaic story. Young Trisha is eager to taste the "sweetness of knowledge" that her grandfather has always revered (here symbolized by drizzling honey onto a book and tasting it, which harkens back to Polacco's earlier The Bee Tree). But when she looks at words and numbers, everything is a jumble. Trisha endures the cruel taunts of classmates who call her "dumb," and falls behind in her studies. But finally the encouragement and efforts of a new fifth grade teacher, Mr. Falker, trigger a monumental turning point in Trisha's life. She begins to blossom and develop all of her talents, including reading. 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. Polacco's gouache-and-pencil compositions deftly capture the emotional stages frustration, pain, elation of Trisha's journey. Ages 5-up. (Apr.)
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K-Gr 4 Once more Polacco shares a personal story with engaging results. This moving saga of her struggle with a learning disability makes an inspiring picture book. Young Tricia wants desperately to read but when she starts school she finds that the words "wiggle" on the page. Teased by her classmates, she retreats into dreams and drawings. It's not until the family moves to California and Tricia has managed to reach the fifth grade that a new teacher finally recognizes her pain and distress. What's more, he does something about it. Without belaboring the point, the author clearly shows the ways that children internalize critical comments made by others and suffer for their differences. This touching story is accompanied by illustrations in Polacco's signature style. Youngsters, as well as adults, may find themselves choked up at the emotions so eloquently described in words and pictures. Yet, like the tears young Tricia cries at the end of the book, these are ultimately tears of joy. Thank you, indeed, Mr. Felker (the real name of the teacher involved) for making it all possible. Readers will be grateful for the chance to recognize, appreciate, and share in Polacco's talent and creativity. Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
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Thank You, Mr. Falker
ISBN: 9780399231667
Author: Polacco, Patricia/ Gauch, Patricia Lee (EDT)
Publisher: Putnam Pub Group
Published: 5/1/1998
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Binding: SCHOOL AND LIBRARY
Weight: 1.0000 lbs.
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Growing out of the author's own gratitude to a special teacher from her childhood, an illustrated story features a little girl whose reading problem is alleviated thanks to a dapper, fun-loving teacher who recognizes her potential.
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