Patricia Polacco books in order
American children's writer and illustrator
- Born
- 1944
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 68
Patricia Polacco has published 13 novels, 2 novellas, 49 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 3 other books, beginning with Rechenka's Eggs (1988). The best-known is Thank You, Mr. Falker (1998). The latest is Palace of Books (2023).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Patricia Polacco
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Thank You, Mr. Falker
Patricia Polacco's most-read book.
Newest
Palace of Books
Published 2023.
Standalone novels in order
Boat Ride with Lillian Two Blossom (1988)
The Forever Quilt (1988)
Uncle Vova's Tree (1995)
Picnic at Mudsock Meadow (1997)
Mrs. Mack (1998)
The Calhoun Club (2000)
When Lightning Comes in a Jar (2002)
Oh, Look! (2004)
Junkyard Wonders (2010)
The Art of Miss Chew (2012)
Gifts of the Heart (2013)
Holes in the Sky (2018)
Palace of Books (2023)
Novellas in order
A Christmas Tapestry (2002)
The Graves Family Goes Camping (2005)
Children's books in order
Rechenka's Eggs (1988)
Babushka's Doll (1990)
Just Plain Fancy (1990)
Some Birthday! (1991)
Chicken Sunday (1992)
Meteor! (1992)
Mrs. Katz and Tush (1992)
Babushka Baba Yaga (1993)
The Keeping Quilt (1993)
My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother (1994)
Pink and Say (1994)
Tikvah Means Hope (1994)
Appelemando's Dreams (1995)
My Ol' Man (1995)
Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair (1996)
I Can Hear the Sun (1996)
Trees of the Dancing Goats (1996)
In Enzo's Splendid Gardens (1997)
Thunder Cake (1997)
Uncle Isaaco (1997)
Thank You, Mr. Falker (1998)
The Bee Tree (1998)
Luba and the Wren (1999)
Welcome Comfort (1999)
The Butterfly (2000)
Betty Doll (2001)
Mr. Lincoln's Way (2001)
G Is for Goat (2003)
An Orange for Frankie (2004)
John Philip Duck (2004)
Emma Kate (2005)
Mommies Say Shhh! (2005)
Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare (2006)
Something About Hensley's (2006)
Ginger and Petunia (2007)
The Lemonade Club (2007)
For the Love of Autumn (2008)
Someone for Mr. Sussman (2008)
In Our Mothers' House (2009)
January's Sparrow (2009)
Bun Bun Button (2011)
Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln (2011)
Bully (2012)
The Blessing Cup (2013)
Clara and Davie (2014)
Fiona's Lace (2014)
Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece (2014)
The Mermaid's Purse (2016)
Remembering Vera (2017)
Poetry in order
Babushka's Mother Goose (2000)
Other books in order
Patricia Polacco (1996)
Tucky Jo Y Corazon (2019)
Sticks and Stones (2020)
About Patricia Polacco
Patricia Barber Polacco is an American author and illustrator. Throughout her school years, Polacco struggled to learn to read but found relief by expressing herself through art. Polacco endured teasing and hid her disability until a school teacher recognized she could not read and began to help her. Her book Thank You, Mr. Falker is Polacco's retelling of this encounter and its outcome. She also wrote such books as Mr. Lincoln's Way and The Lemonade Club.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Patricia Polacco FAQ
- How many books has Patricia Polacco written?
- Patricia Polacco has published 13 novels, 2 novellas, 49 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Patricia Polacco's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Thank You, Mr. Falker.
- What is Patricia Polacco's latest book?
- Palace of Books (2023).
- What is Patricia Polacco's most famous book?
- Thank You, Mr. Falker (1998) is Patricia Polacco's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.