Tricia struggles in elementary school because she has difficulty learning to read.
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..
Thank You, Mr.
This inspiring story is available in a deluxe slipcased edition, complete with a personal letter to readers from Patricia Polacco herself.
Patricia Polacco will never forget him, and neither will we.
Falker, who encouraged her to overcome her reading disability.
It took a very special teacher to recognize little Trisha\'s dyslexia: Mr.
Trisha could paint and draw beautifully, but when she looked at words on a page, all she could see was jumble.
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.
A perfect gift for teachers and for reading students of any age.
The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail.
Although dyslexia is never mentioned in the book, this story will provide great reassurance to children who struggle to overcome learning disabilities.
Finally, in fifth grade, she is lucky enough to have a teacher who recognizes her problem and helps her succeed.
Her classmates call her dumb, despite her many talents.
Tricia struggles in elementary school because she has difficulty learning to read
