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Nov 16, 2011 Lisa Vegan rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: everybody, especially teachers, art students, kids who have learning differences

Oh, when the within front and dorsum covers and book dedication already had me close to crying, I knew this was going to be i of the Patricia Polacco books where I'd be sobbing my eyes out, or feeling like doing then, and those are the books past her that are my favorites. And this 1 is now among my favorite books by one of my favorite film book authors.

Thank you so much to Abigail I own a copy (I hope Abigail read this earlier she sent it, and if not luckily has another "bully Polacco book" left t

Oh, when the inside front and back covers and book dedication already had me shut to crying, I knew this was going to be one of the Patricia Polacco books where I'd be sobbing my optics out, or feeling like doing so, and those are the books past her that are my favorites. And this ane is at present amid my favorite books by ane of my favorite picture book authors.

Thank you so much to Abigail I own a re-create (I hope Abigail read this before she sent it, and if not luckily has another "great Polacco volume" left to read) and I was able to read this in advance of official publication. I am so grateful. What a cracking present! (And the term present has meaning in the volume as well.)

Very interesting to me, I'g not normally a huge fan of Polacco's art by itself, but relish it in relation to her stories. In this volume, about her journey equally an creative person, and containing pictures of drawings and a painting reflecting work she did as a young person, in addition to the story's paintings, I enjoyed the artwork in this book more than in any other Polacco book, and I've now read all her books. I actually liked all the artwork in this volume. I specially liked the drawing of her cat inside the painting of her true cat, but I liked the art on all the pages.

The story is 1 of Polacco'south best, and equally is typical is autobiographical, and as usual had me virtually tears.

Her business relationship shows the importance of art, of the arts being taught in schools, and how both proficient and bad teachers can have a lifelong influence on children.

The book's description field has an excellent summary of the story then I feel no demand to repeat any of that, only I'll say it can't quite capture the wonderful emotional tone Polacco manages to create in her telling.

Love the story, dearest the art, and capeesh the writer-illustrator sharing her life'due south experiences with today'south children. In improver to pure enjoyment derived from reading/viewing this volume, I tin can come across information technology (and many of Polacco's other books) being emotionally and practically helpful to and so many readers.

This book tin and should (in my opinion) be enjoyed past everybody but I particularly recommend information technology to all teachers and school administrators, reading specialists, art teachers, aspiring artists and established artists, kids who struggle with reading or learning differences, and writers who are thinking of writing autobiographies and biographies for children. It'southward difficult to selection a reading age range for this book. Although it is wonderfully and fully illustrated, information technology is text heavy. I'd say for read aloud age 5 and up is okay, through age 11, and for independent reading I'd say (depending on the person) ages 8 or 9 through 13 and and so all the way up. I'thousand way into adulthood years and I loved information technology. I'd like to run into this book in every Grand-8 school library.

I definitely recommend information technology to all the usual suspects, all my Goodreads' friends who enjoy children's picture books.

Of all living authors who are not on Goodreads, Polacco is the one I'd most like to come across become a Goodreads' author member.

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Jun 27, 2016 Ronyell rated information technology it was amazing

Recommends it for: Patricia Polacco Fans!

Now, I have been reading many of Patricia Polacco'southward books over the years and even though I connected to exist mesmerized by her babyhood stories, I have e'er wondered how Patricia Polacco became such a prolific artist, also equally beingness an effective storyteller. So, when I got around to reading one of Patricia Polacco's newer books "The Fine art of Miss Chew," I finally establish out how Patricia Polacco became such a talented creative person!

Afterward Trisha spent the summer with her grandmother who was a talented ar

At present, I have been reading many of Patricia Polacco's books over the years and even though I connected to be mesmerized by her babyhood stories, I take always wondered how Patricia Polacco became such a prolific artist, as well as being an effective storyteller. So, when I got around to reading one of Patricia Polacco's newer books "The Art of Miss Chew," I finally found out how Patricia Polacco became such a talented artist!

After Trisha spent the summer with her grandmother who was a talented artist, Trisha wanted to get an artist herself. Unfortunately, her school does not have an art class that Trisha could participate in until her Irish teacher Mr. Donovan, suggested that Trisha could join a special art grade at the loftier school that is being taught by none other than Miss Chew! Trisha loved having Miss Chew as her art teacher, as Miss Chew helped Trisha acquire the language of art and how she could see the objects she draws in a whole new calorie-free. Unfortunately, a tragic day happened when Mr. Donovan's father passed away and Mr. Donovan had to nourish his father's funeral, leaving his students in the care of a substitute instructor named Mrs. Spaulding. Mrs. Spaulding was oft cruel towards Trisha every bit she would not requite Trisha enough time to piece of work on her tests, since Trisha was a much slower learner than the other students; and Mrs. Spaulding even threatened to take Trisha thrown out of Miss Chew's art grade since she believed that the art grade was distracting Trisha from her studies.

Tin can Trisha and Miss Chew convince the student lath that Trisha should stay in art class?

Read this volume to find out!

What I always loved about Patricia Polacco's works is that her books allow the readers to take a look at her childhood and be inspired by the diverse teachers that helped her throughout her school life. I always loved the emotional touches that Patricia Polacco brings to her work equally you truly feel her sorrow as she struggles through school due to her learning disability and it was keen that she had teachers that really cared about her and try their hardest to help Trisha laissez passer her classes. As soon every bit I picked up this book, I knew that I was going to automatically fall in love with both Miss Chew and Mr. Donovan! Even though Mr. Donovan's name was non in the championship of this book, I loved the fact that Trisha had another teacher who was supportive of her and the fact that he was from Ireland and loved his father dearly really made me love his character! Simply permit us talk about the true star of this volume and that is Miss Chew herself, as she was conspicuously the one who inspired Trisha to fulfill her lifelong dream to go an artist! I loved the fact that Miss Chew showed Trisha how to expect at the objects she draws in a different light and I also loved the way that she continues to encourage Trisha to follow her dreams of becoming an artist no matter how impossible the odds may be. I really loved the fact that both Mr. Donovan and Miss Chew were teachers that came from strange countries (Mr. Donovan came from Ireland and Miss Chew came from China) as it brought a whole new perspective of the teaching experience for young children. Patricia Polacco's artwork is magnificent as the characters look so realistic and gorgeous and I loved the fact that we take a book in Patricia Polacco'due south works that detailed her inspiration in becoming an artist!

Overall, "The Art of Miss Chew" is a truly beautiful and touching book about the ability of art and the importance of supporting students who are struggling in school. I would recommend this volume to children ages five and up since the length of the book might be a bit difficult for some smaller children.

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This is a review from my vii year old daughter who loves art. When she was done reading this book she said that information technology was crawly! Well, that equates to a v star in my book. She loved the illustrations and reading about the author'due south by. Simply to confirm it was based on a true story, she asked me after she read information technology. She found information technology fascinating that Polacco wasn't a very adept reader but went on to write and illustrate books. I personally had a teacher who made me experience special and inspired me to do better. This is a review from my 7 year old daughter who loves art. When she was done reading this book she said that information technology was crawly! Well, that equates to a 5 star in my book. She loved the illustrations and reading about the author's by. But to confirm it was based on a truthful story, she asked me later on she read information technology. She found it fascinating that Polacco wasn't a very good reader only went on to write and illustrate books. I personally had a teacher who fabricated me feel special and inspired me to do ameliorate. I can only hope my daughter comes across teachers similar this. This was a perfect read for my daughter because she has stated that she wants her own fine art museum and that she would put some of her work in it. ...more

This is a skilful solid story about giving a girl a chance to realize her potential and overcome obstacles. Polacco had a reading learning disability in the 60's and ran into trouble getting support for it at i betoken. There besides was no art instruction bachelor in her center school at all. How things have changed! Even with a depletion in coin for the arts, I don't know any middle schoolhouse that doesn't even have a very bones art curriculum.

The illustrations are happy and Polacco does a good job of

This is a skillful solid story about giving a daughter a chance to realize her potential and overcome obstacles. Polacco had a reading learning disability in the 60'southward and ran into problem getting support for it at one point. There likewise was no art teaching available in her middle schoolhouse at all. How things take changed! Fifty-fifty with a depletion in money for the arts, I don't know whatsoever middle school that doesn't fifty-fifty have a very basic art curriculum.

The illustrations are happy and Polacco does a adept job of relaying the feelings of the characters through their expressions. I don't recall she is as skilful with torso linguistic communication but it's not too bad.

Only there are a lot of things I found not as proficient nearly this book. Outset of all, I don't similar how blackness and white it is. Two good teachers were astonishing and ever encouraged her and even when they did something wrong it was still nifty. For case, the art teacher called her Theresa from twenty-four hours one and never stopped. Most people would have a problem with this, especially an adolescent, but Polacco remembers this fondly.

The bad instructor, is horrible, evil even, because she is elderly and from a very different educational era and doesn't understand learning disabilities and how to accomodate them. There is no acknowledgement of this. In fact, at one point Polacco says that in a school coming together the adult female scoffed and then proceeded to read an awful lot into that one noise, saying "as if she" and "perchance even." That feels very vindictive to me. This woman is and so punished she is sent out of the school and never able to even be a substitute there again for whatever class. (How would Polacco, a middle-schooler, know that?)

I'm likewise not equally fond of Polacco's illustrations as others are. I think they are competent but I am non overwhelmed. I don't like that she sketches them out offset and and so watercolors them in. This is just a style thing but I call up she makes as well many sketch strokes so it looks messy.

I too think her perspective is off. At one point the art teacher and the daughter are in front of an easel and both, including their feet, are at such an angle they await similar they are falling over. In another place, a person'due south trunk parts aren't in proportion and the angles of the people in the picture show don't mesh with the furniture and with gravity. There were hands that were simply not drawn well too.

I experience she simply hurried information technology forth similar she had a deadline to come across. She is obviously capable. The flyleaves have examples of her drawings that are much more competent although nothing strikes me equally specially more avant-garde than a really good art 101 student.

So, 3.5 stars, rounded down to 3 because of the black and white thinking.

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Oct 20, 2013 Julie 1000 rated it it was astonishing

Outstanding. Every aspiring artist (child and adult!) should own this book. If you can read the final folio without breaking out in babble tears, your sail is tougher than mine.

May 10, 2012 Sophia rated it it was amazing

Some other admittedly wonderful past Patricia Polacco!

In this book, Polacco recounts the time in her life when her fine art teacher, Miss Chew, not but helps her to "commencement see...so draw" and truly gain an appreciation for the things around her and utilize them every bit inspirations for her drawings and paintings. Miss Chew also recognizes how Patricia's amazing power to draw likewise attributes to her issues in reading. Miss Chew non only inspires Patricia to become the illustrator she is today, but helps her su

Another absolutely wonderful past Patricia Polacco!

In this book, Polacco recounts the time in her life when her fine art instructor, Miss Chew, non simply helps her to "first run into...then draw" and truly gain an appreciation for the things around her and use them as inspirations for her drawings and paintings. Miss Chew also recognizes how Patricia's amazing ability to draw likewise attributes to her problems in reading. Miss Chew non only inspires Patricia to go the illustrator she is today, simply helps her succeed in schoolhouse.

Polacco's illustrations in this book are classic Polacco. Her sketchy, yet, detailed, illustrations and use of rich colors always give me a deeper appreciation for those who are blest with the ability to draw and capture homo emotion through their drawings.

This week beingness teacher appreciation calendar week, I used this book to remind students that ALL teachers have an of import job and there is always that one special teacher in all of our lives that inspire us to exist all that nosotros tin can exist in life.

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Sep 02, 2012 Dolly rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: parents reading with their children

This is a wonderful tale from Patricia Polacco's childhood that follows Thanks, Mr. Falker. Once over again, she features teachers who made a significant imprint on her life. The poignancy of the story is dramatic, but non as much of a tearjerker as some of her other stories.

Miss Chew is the high school art teacher, but Trisha is given a special opportunity to nourish class with her because her own schoolhouse had no formal fine art education. Our girls love to draw and they actually liked that she discovered

This is a wonderful tale from Patricia Polacco's childhood that follows Thanks, Mr. Falker. Once once again, she features teachers who made a significant imprint on her life. The poignancy of the story is dramatic, merely not as much of a tearjerker as some of her other stories.

Miss Chew is the high school art teacher, simply Trisha is given a special opportunity to nourish class with her because her own school had no formal art education. Our girls love to draw and they really liked that she discovered her talent and passion for art and was given an opportunity to present her painting at an art evidence.

We really enjoy Patricia Polacco's stories and so nosotros look for them often at our local library. Lucky for u.s., she is a very prolific writer, so we still have a lot of her books to discover.

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This is another one of Polacco's tributes to teachers who have made a departure in her life. In this case, it's her teacher from Ireland, who recognized her need for more than time to accept tests, and her fine art instructor, Miss Chew, who recognized her talent for cartoon. I remember this is a book that both parents and teachers should read. The message: encourage a kid's talents, and be alert to any possible learning disabilities. This is some other one of Polacco's tributes to teachers who have made a divergence in her life. In this instance, it's her teacher from Ireland, who recognized her need for more time to take tests, and her fine art teacher, Miss Chew, who recognized her talent for drawing. I think this is a book that both parents and teachers should read. The message: encourage a kid's talents, and exist warning to any possible learning disabilities. ...more

Feb 09, 2020 Abigail rated it actually liked information technology

Recommends it for: Immature Artists / Children Who Struggle With Reading

Prolific picture-book author and artist Patricia Polacco turns once once more to the events of her own babyhood in The Fine art of Miss Chew, offer a poignant tribute to two teachers who played an important office in her development every bit a young artist. Returning from a summer spent with her creative person-grandmother in Michigan, young Trisha longs to explore her own talents in that direction, but discovers that her school has no full-fourth dimension art plan. Her teacher, Mr. Donovan, who finds a solution to her test- Prolific picture-book author and artist Patricia Polacco turns again to the events of her own babyhood in The Art of Miss Chew, offering a poignant tribute to two teachers who played an important role in her development as a young artist. Returning from a summertime spent with her artist-grandmother in Michigan, young Trisha longs to explore her own talents in that direction, but discovers that her school has no full-time art program. Her teacher, Mr. Donovan, who finds a solution to her exam-taking difficulties, also recognizes her artistic potential, and sends her to the loftier schoolhouse for special classes with Miss Chew. All goes well, until Mr. Donovan must render to Ireland for his father'due south funeral, and the substitute teacher, uninterested in helping Trisha to cope with her learning disabilities, insists that the art classes are the cause of her academic troubles. Can Trisha hold onto the classes that have brought her and then much pleasance - classes that have taught her the art of seeing? With Miss Chew in her corner, admittedly!

Equally is ofttimes the case with Polacco's books, I was very moved when reading

The Art of Miss Chew, and plant myself sniffling a bit, as I came to the cease. The importance of good teachers, to a child'due south development - although this is billed as a tribute to Miss Chew, I think it'due south clear that Mr. Donovan was just equally important, in his mode - is clearly highlighted in the story, every bit is the importance of art (and musical) teaching, something that is currently very much under threat in our educational system. I thought it was very telling that, through her art classes, and the new way of seeing that they open up for her, Trisha gains a better understanding of how she reads, and the specific expanse in which her difficulties prevarication. I was also struck, while reading, by the fact that both of these influential teachers are contempo immigrants - Mr. Donovan comes from Ireland, and Miss Chew from Cathay - as this highlights the wonderful things that immigrants often bring to our state. All in all, this is another lovely book from Polacco, well worth seeking out, both equally a story of a young girl realizing her artistic potential, and as a reflection on the importance of a well-rounded educational curriculum. ...more than

Polacco tells her ain story of supportive, caring, inspiring teachers. Miss Chew who not but sparked her passion for fine art but also shed some light on her struggles with reading. Mr. Donovan who understood her reading challenges but more importantly saw her strengths.

Not bad book for demonstrating the immense impact that teacher behaviors have on students. Unfortunately, in that location are too few Miss Chews and Mr. Donovan and too many Mrs. Spaldings.

Jun 05, 2014 Richelle Blum rated it information technology was astonishing

ane. Opening
Who remembers Patricia Polacco? Or a book she has written? Recall the story Thank You, Mr. Falker? About Patricia as a little girl struggling to read and the embarrassment given past her classmates? Mr. Falker steps in and teaches Patricia how to read at her own pace. What exercise many of Patricia Polacco's books accept in common? Right! They teach students valuable lessons, they are personal narratives nearly Polacco's past, and they show the dedication and determination of teachers and Patri 1. Opening
Who remembers Patricia Polacco? Or a book she has written? Remember the story Thank you, Mr. Falker? Near Patricia as a little girl struggling to read and the embarrassment given by her classmates? Mr. Falker steps in and teaches Patricia how to read at her ain step. What do many of Patricia Polacco's books have in common? Right! They teach students valuable lessons, they are personal narratives nigh Polacco's by, and they show the dedication and determination of teachers and Patricia non giving up when things get hard! Based on what you know about Patricia Polacco and her books, can you predict what might happen in The Art of MIss Chew?

ii. Opening Moves
Prompt children to conceptualize a book by a favorite author, make connections to a previous text, think well-nigh the author's way or theme, prompt predictions based on title

three. Rationale
I chose this volume for three reasons: ane. I love Patricia Polacco and the letters she sends to students. The Fine art of Miss Chew non only demonstrates the love of passionate teachers to help all students succeed, only it also shows students that they should never give up something they dearest. Equally it is the things we honey that make us who we are!. 2. It is my hopes that my students tin connect to this story in some way. Whether its through conclusion and perseverance, or finding adults that beloved and care about you lot. I want my students to connect to this story to encounter the huge touch teachers have fabricated in life of Patricia Polacco. The Art of Miss Chew, as with many, if non all, of Patricia Polacco's children's books, are personal narratives. Her stories are then total of wonderful linguistic communication and detailed pictures that students tin can Feel the pain, sorrow, joy, and happiness Trisha experiences throughout her journey. I desire my students to experience how to add emotion and empathy into their writing and Patricia Polacco is a fabulous author to apply equally a mentor text!

4. Adapted Volume Review Commendation
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1. Text to Cocky: This book is most a pupil with a learning disability and her finding a style to be successful and learning from other people. I meet this in my students and endeavor my best to give them the resource that they need to succeed and Miss Chew does simply that. Our society is scared of disabilities and think badly of them, but something every bit simple equally dyslexia, can exist helped with a few extra resource. Miss Chew reminds me a lot of the students who go through our schoolhouse and need aid becaus 1. Text to Self: This book is nigh a educatee with a learning inability and her finding a manner to be successful and learning from other people. I see this in my students and try my best to requite them the resource that they demand to succeed and Miss Chew does only that. Our gild is scared of disabilities and think desperately of them, merely something as elementary equally dyslexia, tin exist helped with a few extra resource. Miss Chew reminds me a lot of the students who go through our school and need aid considering they accept a difficult time succeeding in the normal classroom setting. Finding something like art, can assistance a student identify strengths and lean on them when they demand help and make them feel similar they can succeed.

two. I chose this book to include in my multicultural ready considering learning disabilities are a heavy concept that students take a hard fourth dimension relating to. They remember that anyone who has a learning inability is "weird" or "dissimilar" only they are but like them, but need a fiddling extra support. I thought this volume did a peachy chore of identifying the disability, showing other strengths, and how to assist that inability with their strengths. I feel that this would assistance students with understanding others with disabilities and the students with disabilities empathise their ain struggle in a lighter fashion.

3. Remembering: What was something that was difficult for Patricia?
Understanding: Retell the story of how Patricia establish a way to help her pass tests.
Applying: How is Patricia similar to you in a way that school is hard to you? Call back of whatever subject area or concept.
Analyzing: How would y'all compare her work on art to her reading?
Evaluating: Do you agree with what Miss Chew did for Patricia? Why or why not?
Creating: Create a sequel of Patricia of her in high schoolhouse. How is she doing in school? In art?

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This is an inspirational story for aspiring young artists who feel their skills are not understood and/or appreciated. It is a volume which children with dyslexia can relate to as it talks about specific examples such as when the author explains how she sees things differently on a page which is why her reading is slow. This is a mutual finding in many dyslexics and the fact that children can relate to information technology go far more than engaging for them.

Referring back to the story itself, the class teacher recogni

This is an inspirational story for aspiring young artists who feel their skills are not understood and/or appreciated. It is a book which children with dyslexia can relate to equally information technology talks nigh specific examples such as when the author explains how she sees things differently on a folio which is why her reading is ho-hum. This is a common finding in many dyslexics and the fact that children can chronicle to it make information technology more engaging for them.

Referring back to the story itself, the class teacher recognises that Trisha (the dyslexic pupil) has additional needs as she requires a fleck more time to read and and so to answer questions. The teacher also her talents in fine art and arranges for Trisha to join an art class with Miss Chew where she tin develop her artistic skills. Trisha is enthused and feels in place as she connects with Miss Chew and the fine art.

This is a comforting story for children as it suggests to them that there are people who will be understanding and supportive to help them succeed and develop the skills they take. The book illustrates the value a teacher can have and how they can aspire. It can also inspire children as it shows that although the author is dyslexic, she is an author which shows she preserved to exercise what she always wanted to do. Despite the challenges she faces with reading and words, she tackled them. The book encourages and aspires children to develop and bask the skills which they value.

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Jun 17, 2012 Pamela Kramer rated it information technology was amazing

"The Art of Miss Chew" by Patricia Polacco must be one of her all-time picture books e'er. That's probably considering information technology's written from her heart. It's an homage to an fine art teacher who helped Polacco through a tough time and helped her become an artist.

It'due south autobiographical, information technology'due south touching, and information technology's inspiring. I defy any teacher to read this without shedding at least one tear before the story ends.

It's about the difference a slap-up teacher (or two nifty teachers) can make. It'south also, unfortunately, near

"The Fine art of Miss Chew" by Patricia Polacco must be one of her all-time picture books e'er. That'south probably because information technology'due south written from her heart. Information technology'southward an homage to an art teacher who helped Polacco through a tough time and helped her go an creative person.

Information technology'southward autobiographical, information technology's touching, and it'due south inspiring. I defy any teacher to read this without shedding at to the lowest degree 1 tear before the story ends.

It's about the difference a corking instructor (or two great teachers) can brand. It's besides, unfortunately, near what a divergence (horrible) a terrible teacher can brand.

The story is near Patricia, a young girl who does not read quickly enough to pass her social studies examination. Her instructor notices and gives her enough extra fourth dimension to raise her examination grades, so instead of flunking, she is at the head of the class.

This thoughtful teacher also notices Patricia's creative talent and helps her attend special fine art classes. Information technology's the art teacher to whom this volume is dedicated. Miss Chew not only teaches Patricia fine art, she also intervenes when a barbarous substitute teacher sees Patricia failing the weekly tests (considering she refuses to permit her extra fourth dimension) and decides to try to end the art classes.

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Jun 17, 2012 Linda rated it it was astonishing

I simply reviewed Won-Ton, and now The Art of Miss Chew, which I also institute at the library. This is a beautiful happy ending story of how Patricia Polacco became an creative person, the story of two loving teachers that gave a large heave to a very talented young woman who struggled with reading, simply was a gifted artist. It likewise gives such a groovy argument for keeping art in our schools. I believe that art (learning how to see) helps students in all curriculum areas. And wish that the powers upwards there would j I just reviewed Won-Ton, and now The Art of Miss Chew, which I also found at the library. This is a beautiful happy catastrophe story of how Patricia Polacco became an creative person, the story of two loving teachers that gave a big heave to a very talented young adult female who struggled with reading, but was a gifted creative person. Information technology also gives such a swell statement for keeping art in our schools. I believe that art (learning how to see) helps students in all curriculum areas. And wish that the powers upward there would just ask teachers what they know earlier cutting classes. There is also a sweetness letter written by Polacco to Miss Chew. ...more

Sep 02, 2012 Barbara rated information technology really liked it

Although Trisha struggles with reading and writing, she has no problem expressing herself through drawing. This beautifully-fatigued and -written picture book, based on the author'southward own growing upward years, describes how her art teacher, Miss Chew, nurtures her talents. Inspiring and hear-rending, this is a must-read for anyone planning to teach since it shows so clearly the impact teachers tin have on the lives of their students. Although Trisha struggles with reading and writing, she has no problem expressing herself through drawing. This beautifully-fatigued and -written moving-picture show book, based on the author'south own growing up years, describes how her art instructor, Miss Chew, nurtures her talents. Inspiring and hear-rending, this is a must-read for anyone planning to teach since it shows then clearly the impact teachers can have on the lives of their students. ...more than

May 03, 2012 Kathy rated it it was amazing

Patricia Polacco writes the virtually amazing books! Sharing her life with her readers is an inspiration to all. Showing the importance of creativity in life and nurturing that creativity in a kid are lessons of which we all demand to be reminded, peculiarly in this age of cut-backs to artistic programs in the schools.

Aug 12, 2012 Marcia rated it it was astonishing

Inspiring, touching, cute. Patricia Polacco does it still again, taking a cornerstone moment from her life and sharing it in a way that touches her reader. Another nod to the caring teachers she encountered in her life, her struggles with reading, and her talent every bit an artist. Share this with every art teacher yous know because they are all Miss Chews: real teachers that touch on lives.

May 12, 2012 Shannon rated it actually liked information technology

I had been and then thoroughly disappointed with Polacco's "Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln" last year that I was nigh ready to write her off as being all done upwards. That would accept been silly of me. This book is beautiful, lovely, classic Patricia Polacco. I had been so thoroughly disappointed with Polacco'due south "Just in Fourth dimension, Abraham Lincoln" last year that I was almost ready to write her off as being all done upwardly. That would have been empty-headed of me. This volume is cute, lovely, classic Patricia Polacco. ...more

Sep eleven, 2013 Satia rated it liked information technology

Careless grammatical errors dull the smoothen of this story that nonetheless brought tears to my eyes.

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Devil-may-care grammatical errors dull the shine of this story that nonetheless brought tears to my eyes.

For the total review of this and two other books, click here.

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Apr 20, 2012 katsok rated information technology information technology was amazing

I adore all of Polacco's books. What a slap-up message almost the importance of the arts. I admire all of Polacco's books. What a great message about the importance of the arts. ...more

May 07, 2012 Margaret rated it it was amazing

Reading The Art of Miss Chew volition reaffirm your conventionalities that i person can make a deviation for the good.
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Jul 31, 2012 Shirley rated it really liked it

Ms. Golik was the art teacher that taught me "to encounter" only equally Miss Chew did for Patricia. Ms. Golik was the art teacher that taught me "to come across" just as Miss Chew did for Patricia. ...more than

Mar twenty, 2016 Judy rated it really liked it

A gifted kid who struggles with reading. Two outstanding teachers -- a immature man from Ireland, and an fine art teacher from China. And a girl with talent and a goal.

February 21, 2013 Josiah rated it liked it

"Fine art teaches the states to speak a language that originates in the heart, the soul, and earliest memories. How could any course exist more important?"

―Patricia Polacco, from the author's note to The Art of Miss Chew

While I tend to view the powerful emotional writing as the main focus of Patricia Polacco's magnificent literature, I have always liked her drawing style, also. In The Fine art of Miss Chew, she seems to take her artistic performance to new heights, creating a lush richness to the color plannin

"Fine art teaches us to speak a language that originates in the heart, the soul, and earliest memories. How could any course be more of import?"

―Patricia Polacco, from the author'due south note to The Fine art of Miss Chew

While I tend to view the powerful emotional writing as the main focus of Patricia Polacco'southward magnificent literature, I have e'er liked her cartoon style, as well. In The Art of Miss Chew, she seems to take her artistic performance to new heights, creating a lush richness to the color planning, and splendid artistic lines surpassed by few, if whatever, of her other books. Perhaps it's the intensely personal nature of telling the story of the teacher who set her on class to becoming a world-famous moving-picture show-volume author and illustrator, the loving fondness of a student grateful for all the little moments that didn't even get in into the pages of this book, that lifts Ms. Polacco'due south artistic renderings in The Fine art of Miss Chew to new levels of accomplishment. I suppose a great teacher never loses the ability to inspire the all-time in her students.

Those acquainted with Patricia Polacco's autobiographical picture books may already be familiar with Trisha's difficulty in reading. Fortunately for her, she's had some understanding teachers, caring educators whose primary concern is for the welfare of the students. If Trisha'south trouble with reading isn't about a lack of intelligence, or a thing of her goofing off when it's time to study and as a event not knowing the fabric, then why not provide a few concessions to her different mode of learning? It doesn't take long for a good teacher like Mr. Donovan to make it sync with Trisha's offbeat method of absorption and test-taking, but her relief at not being in danger of flunking considering she's a wearisome reader is merely the beginning.

When Mr. Donovan recognizes Trisha's blooming artistic sensibilities, he pulls a few strings for her to join the high-school fine art course, since there is no art form for the lower school. And with her credence as a student of Miss Chew's, Trisha finally has all the guidance she'll need to get the artist her teachers are confident she tin be anytime. The route to greatness isn't a smoothen one, however; when Mr. Donovan is called back to his homeland of Republic of ireland to attend a family funeral, the substitute teacher is less inclined to offer Trisha special adaptation for her reading difficulties. Coming from a more rigid educational background than Mr. Donovan, the grouchy substitute finds Trisha's preoccupation with fine art a much more likely culprit for why she performs poorly on tests than that the girl'due south mind is just somehow wired differently. The substitute is determined to practise her best to prepare Trisha direct, and she's willing to argue her case all the style to the height if that'southward what information technology takes.

Simply Trisha'south duo of wonderful teachers aren't going to allow their star student exist pushed off the path to success that easily, not even by a instructor who means well in her own way. Miss Chew has invested too much in Trisha to let it all be reset to nix by a teacher unwilling to understand that exceptions for certain students in some matters is the only logical style to go. Miss Chew believes she may have even figured out why Trisha has problems keeping upwards with her classmates in reading. Mr. Donovan isn't most to let Trisha be pushed around by a substitute instructor, either. As the big night arrives when Trisha'due south diligent work equally an artist is set to come up to fruition, she finds in that one perfect moment a manner to honor both Miss Chew and Mr. Donovan for the gifts they accept given her. When people have meant as much equally these two have to Trisha, a gift from the heart, drawn from the well of talent they fought and then difficult to preserve in its purity, is the most meaningful present of all.

The Fine art of Miss Chew is a overnice story in every aspect, dealing well with some deep themes even in such limited space. The struggle of artists to accept their work be regarded as more than a flying of fancy, but as a vital expression of who they are and how they communicate with a earth that often doesn't understand them, is represented well. In that location certainly are those who can't sympathise how important it is for artists to limited themselves, thinking of the urge to create as nothing more a niggling indulgence to be grown out of somewhen. Artistic kids, like Trisha, are maybe more vulnerable to the effects of this than older artists, unable to button back when told by parents or other authority figures to do something more than "worthwhile." How essential, and then, information technology is to accept teachers like Miss Chew and Mr. Donovan, who believe in the potential of their students even when that potential doesn't come in a conventional shape. With that kind of encouragement, the world truly can become a better place.

Considering all the picture-volume authors who have come and gone through the years, I know even the most voracious literates have read only a tiny fraction of all the books from all the authors. While acknowledging the inherent incompleteness, then, fastened to this assessment, I accept to say Patricia Polacco is 1 of the best of the best. She knows how to pack real power in her brief stories, always going direct to the eye of the matter to show that small miracles can be as meaning in our lives as the larger ones, and living every day with the intent to requite our dearest away to the people effectually us is the greatest reward we tin earn. Thanks, Patricia Polacco, for all your books, and thank yous for letting usa in on the story of The Art of Miss Chew.

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Mar 31, 2019 Tera rated it actually liked it

I love Patricia Polacco'south books. It is astonishing that she is able to share her babyhood through her writing. I observe the stories charming and inspiring.

This is book is a good eye opener for anyone who is struggling with school. Patricia showed that she got frustrated by not passing the examination only really knowing the data. Her new teacher showed her that she could become good grades she but needed some actress fourth dimension. This volume also shows the deviation between a adept instructor and a horrible teacher.

Genre: Biography
Grade: 2nd - 5th
Unique Characteristic: The pictures prove emotion very well

Rationale: I chose this book considering I felt it would resonate with my students that have learning difficulties. "The problem was everyone read faster than me. Even though I knew the subject existent well, I'd run out of time earlier I was finished."(p.3.) Miss Chew states, "'When you see a word, I remember yous don't see messages at all at start. I call back you first run across the space around them. The design they brand.'"(p.21) Oftentimes times, these students struggle until a correct diagnosis is made. I experience they c Rationale: I chose this book considering I felt it would resonate with my students that have learning difficulties. "The trouble was everyone read faster than me. Even though I knew the bailiwick existent well, I'd run out of time before I was finished."(p.iii.) Miss Chew states, "'When y'all see a word, I think you don't encounter letters at all at outset. I think you starting time see the space around them. The pattern they brand.'"(p.21) Ofttimes times, these students struggle until a correct diagnosis is made. I experience they could empathize with Patricia and be inspired by her triumph at the stop. "Of course, equally soon every bit Mr. Donovan gave me extra time when I took my tests, I passed them with flight colors." (p.29) This book portrays Patricia, a pupil with reading difficulties in a positive mode. Information technology also received many favorable professional reviews including School Library Journal and Library Media Connection.

Text to Self Connection: I connected with this volume in an unexpected fashion. It made me think of how oftentimes my subject and the arts in general have to exist justified in the schools. I have had to explain the value of my form on more than one occasion. "'Your time would exist better spent studying for your tests instead of leaving this schoolhouse to take art classes'" she hissed."(p.20) "It was as if she didn't recollect art teachers were real teachers, that maybe art wasn't even a real course."(p.28) Wow did that hit home! I have met parents and (unfortunately) some teachers with this type of mental attitude. This story shows the arts as an of import way for students to express themselves and experience pride in their work. "Information technology turned out to be the defining moment in my young life. I was set up on a course to be an artist-it could exist no other fashion." (p.37)

Blossom'south Taxonomy Questions
i. Knowledge: "What happens afterward Mr. Donovan sees Patricia's drawings?"
2. Sympathise: "Can you share a brief summary of the story?"
3. Utilize: "What questions would y'all ask in an interview with Miss Chow?"
4. Analyze: "How would you compare Mr. Donovan and Mrs. Spaulding?"
5. Evaluate: "What judgment can you brand about the character of Miss Chew?"
6. Create: "What would have happened to Patricia had she not met Miss Chew?"

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1. Lately, we have been studying the author Patricia Polacco and her mode of writing. What do you think this book is going to be virtually, just by looking at the title and the embrace? (pupil responses) Knowing what yous know about realistic fiction and Patricia Polacco as a writer, what features can y'all predict this volume volition have? (story structure responses. Ex: problem/solution) The story nosotros are about to read is structured like the previous ones we have read. It has characters and a plot which westward 1. Lately, we have been studying the writer Patricia Polacco and her mode of writing. What exercise y'all recall this volume is going to be about, just by looking at the title and the cover? (student responses) Knowing what y'all know about realistic fiction and Patricia Polacco as a writer, what features can you lot predict this book will have? (story construction responses. Ex: problem/solution) The story we are about to read is structured like the previous ones nosotros have read. Information technology has characters and a plot which we know involves the problem and solution. While I read, I desire you to pay attention to the problem in this story and see how the main character solves it. Maybe there will be more one trouble…

2. My opening moves for this book included making connections with previously read texts, making predictions based on the title and the front cover, text structure, and discussing an author we are familiar with and making predictions based on what we know about that author's writing style.

three. I chose The Art of Miss Chew considering it is written by the same author as the other texts (Patricia Polacco) and the construction of the book is a very adept example of how realistic fiction is structured. In third grade, nosotros report realistic fiction both with reading and writing and then this book would give students more knowledge and experience with the structure of realistic fiction. I also similar how this story lends itself to other aspects nosotros could accept a closer expect at as a class like how the principal grapheme struggles with reading but is shown that giving up is never the respond. This story is a great way for students to connect to the character's feelings considering some students may be feeling the aforementioned style toward reading or maybe another subject in school.

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This is another autobiographical story by Patricia Polacco just this time it takes place in middle school. Patricia tin read now but information technology takes her longer then others. Her teacher, Mr. Donovan easily her dorsum a test with another F on it only he realizes that she knows the information she merely needs more time to take the tests. Patricia loves to draw whenever she gets the chance and Mr. Donovan noticed her talent and he hung her picture on the message board. The next twenty-four hour period Mr. Donovan told her nearly t This is some other autobiographical story past Patricia Polacco only this time it takes identify in middle school. Patricia can read now but it takes her longer and then others. Her teacher, Mr. Donovan hands her back a test with another F on it but he realizes that she knows the information she just needs more fourth dimension to take the tests. Patricia loves to draw whenever she gets the chance and Mr. Donovan noticed her talent and he hung her film on the bulletin board. The next day Mr. Donovan told her about the art instructor in the high school, she saw Trisha's work and she wanted her to be a part of the class so, twice a calendar week Trisha went to fine art class in the high school. Trisha excelled in the art course. Mr. Donovan had to leave for a little while because of a family emergency, while he was gone the sub refused to let Trisha have extended time on the test and she likewise refused to let Trisha go to art. Trisha ran to Miss. Chew, the art teacher, and told her the problems she was having. In that location was a meeting to determine whether or not Trisha should continue to become to the fine art form and Miss. Chew fought for her. When Mr. Donovan came back he was very upset by the style Trisha was treated and he made it so that sub never came dorsum to the school. This is a great story of ableism, how all children are expected to do their work in the same way without consideration of their learning differences. This story shows how some people want to bang-up and cut you downwardly while others are willing to stick up for you. The pictures are beautiful and the story is captivating.
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Patricia Polacco is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator with around lxx dearest and honor-winning books to her credit, including The Keeping Quilt, Pink and Say, The Blessing Cup, Chicken Sunday, and Thanks, Mr. Falker. She resides in Michigan.

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