Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco (1998, Hardcover)

Synopsis
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.

Key Details
Author:	Patricia Polacco
Language:	English
Publisher:	Philomel Books
Format:	Hardcover
ISBN-10:	0399231668
ISBN-13:	9780399231667

Additional Details
Editor:	Patricia Lee Gauch

Size
Thickness:	0.5 in
Weight:	15.2 oz

Publisher's Note
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.

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.