Falker, as a ‘character’ who didn’t seem to notice which kids were the most popular or cutest or tallest. Her family shared a love of books, but when Trisha started school, the letters and numbers never looked right to her and she made it, shockingly, to fifth grade before getting help. The story begins with some back story about her beloved grandparents and the farm in Michigan where they lived. This autobiographical book tells author/illustrator Patricia Polacco’s story of overcoming dyslexia and discovering her artistic talent. I figured this would be an appropriate book to review as all the students are heading back to school this week. The plot in a nutshell: Trisha loves books but finds reading inexplicably difficult, and when her inability to read makes her a target for a bully, it takes a special teacher to help her find her way. The grandpa held the jar of honey so that all the family could see, then dipped a ladle into it and drizzled honey on the cover of a small book. Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco Philomel Books, 1998
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