# Palace of Books - Hardcover

by **Patricia Polacco** (Author), **Patricia Polacco** (Illustrator)

**From beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco comes a picture book based on her childhood about how a very special librarian and town library made her life happier after moving to a new state in elementary school.**

When young Patricia's family moves to Battle Creek, Michigan, she finds it hard to believe this new place will ever feel like home. But soon she meets the kind librarian Mrs. Creavy and discovers the library's doors are always open. Now, Patricia has a place to explore and study books about the birds that she loves. Mrs. Creavy even introduces her to the books of John James Audubon and helps Patricia introduce her classmates to the joy of birds by becoming the first member of the Audubon Bird Club of Freemont Elementary.

### Author Biography

Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including _The Keeping Quilt_, _The Blessing Cup_, _Fiona's Lace_, _The Trees of the Dancing Goats_, _Babushka's Doll_, _My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother_, _Sticks and Stones_, and _Palace of Books_. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.

**Number of Pages:** 56

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 11.2 x 9 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 07, 2023

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 18.99 USD | In stock |

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