Thank You, Mr. Falker -- Patricia Polacco

<b>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.</b> <p/>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.<p>This inspiring story is available in a deluxe slipcased edition, complete with a personal letter to readers from Patricia Polacco herself. <i>Thank You, Mr. Falker</i> 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. <p/></p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Patricia Polacco<br><b>Publisher:</b> Philomel Books<br><b>Published:</b> 04/12/2012<br><b>Pages:</b> 40<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.65lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.40d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780399257629<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4.1<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>27677 / Thank You, Mr. Falker<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>I was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1944. So