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A chair for my mother [electronic resource]. Vera B Williams.

Williams, Vera B. (Author). Plimpton, Martha. (Added Author).

Summary:

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

Electronic resources

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780061762413
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 audio file) : digital
  • Edition: Unabridged.

Content descriptions

Participant or Performer Note:
Narrator: Martha Plimpton.
Target Audience Note:
Text Difficulty 1 - Text Difficulty 3
LG/Lower grades (K-3rd)
3.4 ATOS Level
Reproduction Note:
Electronic reproduction. New York : Greenwillow Books, 2009. Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.
Subject: Juvenile Literature.
Juvenile Fiction.