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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

A Chair for My Mother and Other Stories CD

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    A CD-Audio by Vera B Williams, Martha Plimpton

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
      Publication Date: 01/05/2009
      ISBN13: 9780061761218, 978-0061761218
      ISBN10: 0061761214
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      Book Synopsis

      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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