A Chair for My Mother Paperback - 2007
by Vera B. Williams; Vera B. Williams (Illustrator)
After a fire destroys their home and possessions, Rosa, her mother, and her grandmother save their money to buy a big comfortable chair that they can all enjoy. Suffused with warmth and tenderness, "A Chair for My Mother" celebrates family love and determination.
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From the rear cover
After a fire destroys their home and possessions, Rosa, her mother, and grandmother save and save until they can afford to buy one big, comfortable chair that all three of them can enjoy.After their home is destroyed by a fire, Rosa, her mother and grandmother save their coins to buy a really comfortable chair for all to enjoy. "A superbly conceived picture book expressing the joyful spirit of a loving family."--Horn Book.
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- Title A Chair for My Mother
- Author Vera B. Williams; Vera B. Williams (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Rei Rep
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Greenwillow Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date 2007-01-23
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780688040741 / 0688040748
- Weight 0.2 lbs (0.09 kg)
- Dimensions 9.75 x 8 x 0.2 in (24.77 x 20.32 x 0.51 cm)
- Ages 04 to 08 years
- Grade levels P - 3
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Themes
- Catalog Heading: Classics
- Curriculum Strand: Language Arts/Literature
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Ethnic Orientation: Multicultural
- Topical: Family
- Library of Congress subjects Family life, Chairs
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 81007010
- Dewey Decimal Code E
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Citations
- School Library Journal, 02/01/2017, Page 31
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