Books by Patricia Polacco

17 books · Ages 4–12

Patricia Polacco draws from her own life and family history to create picture books about tolerance, family, and the specific, textured details of lived experience. Thank You, Mr. Falker (about her dyslexia) and The Keeping Quilt (about her immigrant family) are among the most frequently taught picture books in American classrooms.

Standalone Books

Cover of Chicken Sunday
Chicken Sunday
Patricia Polacco
To show gratitude for Miss Eula's delicious Sunday chicken dinners, three children embark on a creative mission to earn
Ages 4–11
Cover of Pink and Say
Pink and Say
Patricia Polacco
For families seeking a poignant, true story about the human cost of the Civil War, unlikely friendship, and courage in t
Ages 8–12
Cover of Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair
Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair
Patricia Polacco
In a town that has forgotten how to read in favor of watching TV, a young boy and his aunt rediscover the magic and powe
Ages 4–11
Cover of My Ol' Man
My Ol' Man
Patricia Polacco
A young girl recalls a magical summer in Michigan filled with her father's captivating stories and a mysterious rock tha
Ages 4–11
Cover of I Can Hear the Sun
I Can Hear the Sun
Patricia Polacco
Fondo, a homeless child, finds an unlikely friend in Stephanie Michelle, who cares for geese and hears the sun. Together
Ages 4–11
Cover of Babushka's Mother Goose
Babushka's Mother Goose
Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco reimagines classic Mother Goose rhymes with a charming Russian twist, featuring traditional characters
Ages 4–11
Cover of Mrs. Mack
Mrs. Mack
Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco shares her childhood memory of a magical summer at ten years old, where she found joy in riding lessons
Ages 4–11
Cover of Mr. Lincoln's Way
Mr. Lincoln's Way
Patricia Polacco
For parents seeking a compassionate story about a principal helping a troubled student overcome bullying and intolerance
Ages 7–10
Cover of Christmas Tapestry
Christmas Tapestry
Patricia Polacco
For families seeking a heartwarming Christmas story, this book celebrates the enduring power of love and unexpected conn
Ages 6–10
Cover of Luba and the Wren
Luba and the Wren
Patricia Polacco
Luba rescues a magical wren, who offers to grant wishes. Her parents' insatiable greed leads Luba to make increasingly d
Ages 4–11
Cover of Welcome Comfort
Welcome Comfort
Patricia Polacco
Welcome Comfort, a foster child, feels alone and doubts Santa's existence until a kind school custodian, Mr. Hamp, becom
Ages 4–11
Cover of G is for Goat
G is for Goat
Patricia Polacco
A delightful rhyming alphabet book featuring the playful and silly antics of goats from A to Z. Perfect for young animal
Ages 4–11
Cover of The Graves Family
The Graves Family
Patricia Polacco
The eccentric Graves family, complete with giant spiders and a carnivorous plant, moves to Union City and struggles to m
Ages 6–9
Cover of For the Love of Autumn
For the Love of Autumn
Patricia Polacco
When new teacher Miss Parks' cat, Autumn, vanishes in a fierce storm, her students band together to help search. Their k
Ages 4–11
Cover of Bun Bun Button
Bun Bun Button
Patricia Polacco
Paige adores Bun Bun Button, the special rabbit her grandmother made. When a helium balloon accidentally carries Bun Bun
Ages 4–11
Cover of Clara and Davie
Clara and Davie
Patricia Polacco
This true story from Patricia Polacco's family tree reveals how a shy young Clara Barton, with a lisp and a deep love fo
Ages 4–11
Cover of An Orange for Frankie
An Orange for Frankie
Patricia Polacco
During the Great Depression, young Frankie eagerly awaits his father's return with oranges for Christmas. When heavy sno
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4-7
16 books
Chicken SundayAunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam AffairMy Ol' Man
Ages 8-11
17 books
Chicken SundayPink and SayAunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair
Ages 12-18
1 books
Pink and Say

Common Themes

Empathy & KindnessLove & FamilyResilience & PerseveranceJoy & GratitudeFamily & SiblingsCuriosity & WonderSelf-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & Loyalty

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