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Patricia Polacco
Mary Ellen’s tired of reading–she’d rather run and play. To Grampa that means it’s time to find a bee tree! What follows is a merry romp through 19th-century America as…
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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…
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The author shares the story of the quilt that her great-great-grandmother and her immigrant neighbors created in long-ago New York, which has been passed down through four generations of the…
When the air gets heavy and dark clouds drift low over the fields of Grandma’s farm, her frightened granddaughter hides under the bed. But Grandma insists that this is Thunder…
Naomi, an Amish girl whose elders have impressed upon her the importance of adhering to the simple ways of her people, is horrified when one of her hen eggs hatches…
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The meteor that crash landed in Grandma and Grandpa Gaw’s yard set off a chain of gossip and events that brought magic to many of the residents of Mudsock Meadow…
A tender look at a loving extended family and a great read-aloud as well .– School Library Journal. Awards: Child Study Association Children’s Book of the Year; IRA/CBC Children’s Choice…
Lovable, frisky animals prance through the pages of this alphabet book, wreaking havoc and charming young children on each spread. Full color.
An Amish backdrop, two curious siblings, a case of mistaken identity, and a little magic make this Patricia Polacco story her most special yet. Full-color illustrations.
A fifteen-year-old soldier in World War II meets a sweet young girl in the Philippines who helps him remember what he is fighting for as he helps her and others…
From a beloved, bestselling author comes the heartwarming and true story of Vera, an amazing dog who was found as a stray in 1962 by the U.S. Coast Guard, moved…
Annie Fetlock–born on Thursday, met the love of her life on Thursday, and when a special cat comes into her life on Thursday, she knows he has found the right…
A story inspired by Wallace Hartley and the Titanic –Jacket.
When Patricia starts at a new school she quickly becomes fast friends with fellow outcasts Thom and Ravanne and together they find a way to silence the school bully and…
When Patricia starts junior high, her awful older brother Richie makes her life miserable but after he teaches her to dance she sees that he is not so rotten after…
Say Curtis describes his meeting with Pinkus Aylee, a black soldier, during the Civil War, and their capture by Southern troops. Based on a true story about the author’s great-great-grandfather.
Award winning illustrator brings a tale of standing up for friends.
Polacco’s bestselling book celebrates what a good teacher can be. And now her heartwarming tribute to the teacher who changed her life is available in a special unjacketed mini edition…
A long-lasting friendship develops between Larnel, a young African American, and Mrs. Katz, a lonely Jewish widow, when Larnel presents Mrs. Katz with a scrawny kitten without a tail.
While Trisha and her family prepare for the Jewish holidays, the neighboring Kremmel family is preparing for Christmas. When scarlet fever strikes the Kremmel family, Trisha and her grandmother help…
Because she is afraid to read an essay aloud in English class, young Patricia is invited to take Mr. Wayne’s drama class where she paints sets, participates in fun exercises…
Trisha wants to write something that will please her demanding writing teacher, who is rumored to have never given a student an A.
Babushka, known for her exquisite hand-painted eggs, finds Rechenka, a wounded goose, and takes her home. When she’s ready to try her wings again, Rechenka accidentally breaks all of Babushka’s…
With the rich folk-art style and lively text for which she has become well-known, Patricia Polacco has created an outstanding family story of trust, love, and acceptance. After her own…
A memorable picture book that will speak to children about facing their fears and overcoming them .–Booklist, starred review. A picture book that will appeal mightily to any child who…
Drawing from the rich store of Civil War reminiscences handed down in her family, acclaimed author/illustrator Polacco tells the true story of a remarkable wartime friendship between a young white…
How much TV is too much TV? The author tackles this timely question with her trademark humor and folksy charm in this fresh and funny parable. When Eli’s eccentric Aunt…
Nothing surprises Monique since the Nazis marched into her small French village. Until she meets Sevrine, a young girl who has been hiding from the Nazis in Monique’s basement. Playing…
Mr. Lincoln, the principal, knows that Mean Gene isn’t really bad–he’s just repeating things he’s heard at home. Can he find a way to get through to Eugene and show…
Three goats escape from their pen and visit a fair, but they run back home after they seem to encounter an ogre.
Based on the real-life tradition of the Hotel Peabody Ducks, the New York Times bestselling author pens a tale of how the famous duck march came about and made the…
Frankie and his eight brothers and sisters learn lessons about giving, family, and tradition during a snowy Michigan Christmas long ago.
Seems like Richie’s goal in life is to make Trisha’s impossible, especially when he takes to teasing her about her beloved ballet class. She challenges Richie to perform in her…
Welcome to a most amazing general store, where the manager, Old John, always seems to know exactly what the townsfolk need before they do. Full color.
When Marilyn and her teacher, Miss Wichelman, both get cancer, they encourage each other and, aided by medical treatments and support from friends, they get better. Based on a true…
Tender and sweet- A love story from Polacco.Miss Parks just loves her new home, her new teaching job, and all her new students. But most of all, she loves Autumn…
Now available in this adorable board book, Polacco’s fun-filled collection of animal sounds and beautiful rural landscapes is an ideal read-along for beginning readers. Full color.
A story about the true meaning of family.
Patricia Polacco’s most powerful book since Pink and Say. In the middle of the night, The Crosswhites?including young Sadie?must flee the Kentucky plantation they work on. Dear January has been…
Based on a real-life event in Polacco’s childhood, this ode to teachers–a perfect companion to Thank You, Mr. Falker –is sure to inspire all readers to find their inner genius…
Beloved artist Polacco describes how a teacher named Miss Chew encourages individuality, and accepts learning differences, and helps a young student with academic difficulties get extra time to take tests…
