Teaching with Favorite Patricia Polacco Books

Teaching with Favorite Patricia Polacco Books PDF Author: Immacula A. Rhodes
Publisher: Teaching Resources
ISBN: 9780439271660
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 64

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Book Description
The stories of Patricia Polacco inspire young readers to appreciate family heritage, examine personal attitudes, explore hopes and dreams, and reach for the stars. Includes a profile of the author, before-and after-reading discussion ideas, hands-on activities, and reproducibles that build skills in reading, writing, math, art, and more.

Teaching with Favorite Patricia Polacco Books

Teaching with Favorite Patricia Polacco Books PDF Author: Immacula A. Rhodes
Publisher: Teaching Resources
ISBN: 9780439271660
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 64

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Book Description
The stories of Patricia Polacco inspire young readers to appreciate family heritage, examine personal attitudes, explore hopes and dreams, and reach for the stars. Includes a profile of the author, before-and after-reading discussion ideas, hands-on activities, and reproducibles that build skills in reading, writing, math, art, and more.

Thank You, Mr. Falker

Thank You, Mr. Falker PDF Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399257624
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

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Book Description
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.

Thunder Cake

Thunder Cake PDF Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399222316
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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Book Description
A loud clap of thunder booms, and rattles the windows of Grandma's old farmhouse. "This is Thunder Cake baking weather," calls Grandma, as she and her granddaughter hurry to gather the ingredients around the farm. A real Thunder Cake must reach the oven before the storm arrives. But the list of ingredients is long and not easy to find . . . and the storm is coming closer all the time! Reaching once again into her rich childhood experience, Patricia Polacco tells the memorable story of how her grandma--her Babushka--helped her overcome her fear of thunder when she was a little girl. Ms. Polacco's vivid memories of her grandmother's endearing answer to a child's fear, accompanied by her bright folk-art illustrations, turn a frightening thunderstorm into an adventure and ultimately . . . a celebration! Whether the first clap of thunder finds you buried under the bedcovers or happily anticipating the coming storm, Thunder Cake is a story that will bring new meaning and possibility to the excitement of a thunderstorm.

The Art of Miss Chew

The Art of Miss Chew PDF Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399257039
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

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Book Description
After spending the summer with her artist grandmother, Trisha knows she wants to be an artist, too. She's thrilled when her sketches get her into Miss Chew's special art class at the high school. A substitute teacher tells her she's wasting time on art when she should be studying - but fortunately, this is one battle that Miss Chew and Trisha are up for! This true story shows just how important a teacher can be in a child's life - and celebrates the power of art itself.

Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair

Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair PDF Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399229434
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

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Book Description
How much TV is too much TV? Welcome to Triple Creek, where the townspeople watch TV day and night. They watch it when they're eating, working, playing, and sleeping. They even use TVs to teach the kids at school. But when Eli's eccentric Aunt Chip (who refuses to own a TV) discovers that her nephew and her neighbors don't remember how to read, she pulls the plug on the whole town, using books that have been piled high to build a dam to spread the magic of reading all around.

Some Birthday!

Some Birthday! PDF Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442497963
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
"Anything special happening today, Daddy?" Patricia asked, hoping it would help him remember. "Nope, honey. Today's about the same as any other day, I'd say." Some birthday! Where was the cake with all the candles, the brightly wrapped present, and the family singing "happy birthday" all together? Not only had the festivities apparently been forgotten, but Dad suggests a trip to one of the scariest places on earth -- home of the Clay Pit Bottoms Monster! With a sparkle of mischief, Patricia Polacco's bold, expressive pictures tell how a certain little girl has the spookiest, most exciting, funniest, and best birthday ever.

Mrs. Mack

Mrs. Mack PDF Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698118871
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

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Book Description
Patricia is thrilled when her father decides that she's finally old enough to learn to ride. But her dreams of having a beautiful horse of her own are dashed when he takes her to a stable in Dogpatch, the rundown section of town. Patricia is sure that she'll never learn anything in a place like that. But it's in Dogpatch that Patricia meets two individuals--kind, patient Mrs. Mack and a glorious chestnut mare named Penny--who help her overcome her fears, and change her life forever. Powerfully written, beautifully told, and brought to life with rich watercolor illustrations, this is a story that will touch the heart of everyone who reads it.

Mr. Lincoln's Way

Mr. Lincoln's Way PDF Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425288315
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

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Book Description
The touching story of a school principal and the bully whose life he'll change, by beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Patricia Polacco. Mr. Lincoln is the coolest principal ever! He knows how to do everything, from jumping rope to leading nature walks. Everyone loves him . . . except for Eugene Esterhause. "Mean Gene" hates everyone who's different. He's a bully, a bad student, and he calls people awful, racist names. But Mr. Lincoln knows that Eugene isn't really bad-he's just repeating things he's heard at home. Can the principal find a way to get through to "Mean Gene" and show him that the differences between people are what make them special? "A touching and complex story that sends a positive message to kids and creates hope for these working with kids who seem to be lost and categorized as bullies."—Children's Literature

The Junkyard Wonders

The Junkyard Wonders PDF Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593692616
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49

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Book Description
A heartwarming story of friendship and celebrating our differences--and the teachers who help us shine--from master storyteller Patricia Polacco, author of Thank You, Mr. Falker. In this story based on the author-illustrator's own childhood, Patricia Polacco once again celebrates the power teachers have to help us discover the potential we each hold. Young Trisha is devastated when she finds out that her class at her new school is known as the junkyard. It is a special class, and she had moved from where she used to live so she wouldn’t be in a special class anymore! But then she meets her teacher, the amazing Mrs. Peterson, and her classmates, an oddly brilliant group of misfit kids, whom the other kids in school call the junkyard kids. Much to her own surprise, it is here in the junkyard that Trisha discovers the true meaning of genius, and that this group of misfits are, in fact, Junkyard Wonders, each and every one of them. Now with questions at the back of the book to help guide readers through discussions about the ideas featured in the story, this kindness edition of The Junkyard Wonders brings celebrated author-illustrator Patricia Polacco's work to a new audience of young readers who can be inspired by its message.

Chicken Sunday

Chicken Sunday PDF Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399221336
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Book Description
After being initiated into a neighbor's family by a solemn backyard ceremony, a young Russian American girl and her African American brothers' determine to buy their gramma Eula a beautiful Easter hat. But their good intentions are misunderstood, until they discover just the right way to pay for the hat that Eula's had her eye on. A loving family story woven from the author's childhood. "Polacco has outdone herself with these joyful, energetic illustrations, her vibrant colors even richer and more intense than usual, while authentic details enhance the interest. A unique piece of Americana." —Kirkus Reviews, pointer review "In this moving picture book, the hatred sometimes engendered by racial and religious differences is overpowered by the love of people who recognize their common humanity." —Booklist, starred, boxed review "The text conveys a tremendous pride of heritage as it brims with rich images from her characters' African American and Russian Jewish cultures--A tribute to the strength of all family bonds." —Publishers Weekly, starred review