A Chair for My Mother and Other Stories

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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A Chair for My Mother and Other Stories

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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A Chair for My Mother and Other Stories

A Chair for My Mother and Other Stories

by Vera B. Williams

Narrated by Martha Plimpton

Unabridged — 1 hours, 18 minutes

A Chair for My Mother and Other Stories

A Chair for My Mother and Other Stories

by Vera B. Williams

Narrated by Martha Plimpton

Unabridged — 1 hours, 18 minutes

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Overview

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


Product Details

BN ID: 2940170211241
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 05/12/2009
Edition description: Unabridged
Age Range: Up to 4 Years
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