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A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams, Susan Rybin | Winking Fig

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A Chair for My Mother

Vera B. Williams, Susan Rybin

1940·32 pages·children

Literary Fiction Science & Mind

Caldecott Medal (1983) · Nominee

“A superbly conceived picture book expressing the joyful spirit of a loving family.”
— Horn Book

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.

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A Chair for My Mother

Vera B. Williams, Susan Rybin

Caldecott Medal (1983) · Nominee

Year

1940

Pages

32

Audience

children

Literary Fiction Science & Mind Self-Help & Business

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Praise

“A superbly conceived picture book expressing the joyful spirit of a loving family.”
— Horn Book

Description

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.

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