Thank You Mr. Falker
What did Trisha want?
To learn how to read
Who is Mr. Lincoln?
What did it rain?
Books!
Where did she spend most of her life?
Oakland, California
What building was closed in Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair?
the library
Who is Mr. Falker?
A 5th Grade teacher who helped Trisha read
What is Eugene's interest?
birds
What did everyone at Triple Creek love?
She comes from a family of ______.
storytellers
True or False: Patricia Polacco has an illustrator for her books.
False: She draws her own illustrations.
Where did Trisha hide?
Under the staircase
What did they call Eugene?
Mean Gene
What made Aunt Chip get out of bed?
Eli asked what reading was OR the town was using books not reading them
At what age did she start writing children's books?
41 years old
Who taught Eugene about birds in Mr. Lincoln's Way?
His grandfather
How did Trisha thank Mr. Falker?
She wrote a book honoring him.
What was the problem Mr. Lincoln had at the atrium?
There were no birds
Who got other children interested in reading?
Eli
How many children books has she written?
over 115 books
Who gave honey on a book to Trisha in Thank you Mr. Falker?
Her Grandpa
What was Trisha's STRENGTH & WEAKNESS?
Drawing & Reading
How did they get the ducklings to the pond?
they coaxed them through a door
Aunt Chip said books are a treasure that needs a key. What is the key to books?
Reading
Where does she get her inspiration for writing?
Her imagination OR her experiences
What kinds of art does Patricia Polacco like doing?
Drawing OR Painting OR Sculpting