Thank You, Mr. Falker

$12.79

Hardcover
Author: Patricia Polacco
Illustrator: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Philomel
Publish Date: April 2012
Language: English
Reading Level: 4.1
EAN: 9780399257629

Overview

The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail. A perfect gift for teachers and for reading students of any age.

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.

This inspiring story is available in a deluxe slipcased edition, complete with a personal letter to readers from Patricia Polacco herself. Thank You, Mr. Falker will make a beautiful gift for the special child who needs encouragement&150or any special teacher who has made a difference in the child’s life.

Details

Pages: 40
Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.4 in
Lexile Score: 650
Interest Level: Lower Grade (LG)
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN: 0399257624