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A Chair for My Mother

by Vera B. Williams
Martha Plimpton
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This classic and award-winning picture book was written and illustrated by the celebrated Vera B. Williams and was named a Caldecott Honor Book by the American Library Association. ""A tender knockout . . . it's rare to find much vitality, spontaneity, and depth of feeling in such a simple, young book.""—Kirkus Reviews

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 Chair for My Mother has sold more than a million copies and is an ideal choice for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom. ""A superbly conceived picture book expressing the joyful spirit of a loving family.""—The Horn Book

Supports the Common Core State Standards

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Series: Rosa Publisher: Greenwillow Books Edition: Unabridged

OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780061762413
  • File size: 3759 KB
  • Release date: May 12, 2009
  • Duration: 00:07:49

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780061762413
  • File size: 3822 KB
  • Release date: May 12, 2009
  • Duration: 00:07:49
  • Number of parts: 1
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subjects

Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:3.4
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:1-3

This classic and award-winning picture book was written and illustrated by the celebrated Vera B. Williams and was named a Caldecott Honor Book by the American Library Association. ""A tender knockout . . . it's rare to find much vitality, spontaneity, and depth of feeling in such a simple, young book.""—Kirkus Reviews

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 Chair for My Mother has sold more than a million copies and is an ideal choice for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom. ""A superbly conceived picture book expressing the joyful spirit of a loving family.""—The Horn Book

Supports the Common Core State Standards

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Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature
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