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  • A Chair for My Mother 25th Anniversary Edition

    Vera B Williams

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, Jan. 23, 2007)
    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. This picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children."A tender knockout . . . it's rare to find much vitality, spontaneity, and depth of feeling in such a simple, young book."—Kirkus ReviewsAfter 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
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  • A Chair for My Mother

    Vera B. Williams, Martha Plimpton, HarperAudio

    Audiobook (HarperAudio, May 12, 2009)
    After a fire destroys their home and possessions, Rosa, her mother, and her grandmother save and save until they can afford to buy one big, comfortable chair that all three of them can enjoy.
  • A Chair for My Mother

    Vera B Williams

    Hardcover (Greenwillow Books, Oct. 1, 1982)
    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. This picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children."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

    Vera B. Williams

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Jan. 23, 2007)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire.
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  • A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams

    Vera B Williams

    Hardcover (Greenwillow Books, Jan. 1, 1782)
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  • A Chair For My Mother

    Vera B. Williams

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Jan. 1, 1982)
    1982 A Chair for My Mother (P) by Vera B. Williams ***RL2 004-008 ***ISBN-10: 0590331558 / ISBN-13: 9780590331555 9.5"x8"
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  • A Chair for My Mother

    Vera B Williams

    Library Binding (Greenwillow Books, Oct. 1, 1982)
    The jar of coins is full. The day has come to buy the chair - the big, fat, comforable, wonderful chair they have been saving for. The chair that will replace the one that was burned up - along with everything else - in the terrible fire.A book of love and tenderness filled with the affirmation of life.
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  • A Chair for My Mother

    Vera B. Williams

    Audio CD (Weekly Reader Publications, Aug. 16, 2008)
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  • A Chair for My Mother

    Vera B Williams

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Jan. 23, 2007)
    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. "A superbly conceived picture book expressing the joyful spirit of a loving family."--Horn Book.
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  • A Chair for My Mother

    Vera B Williams

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, April 21, 1993)
    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. "A superbly conceived picture book expressing the joyful spirit of a loving family."--Horn Book.
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  • A Chair for My Mother

    Vera B. Williams

    Paperback (Harcourt Brace and Company, Jan. 1, 1990)
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  • By Williams, Vera B

    Vera B Williams

    Hardcover (Greenwillow Books Oct-01-1982, Jan. 1, 1947)
    By Williams, Vera B ( Author ) [ { A Chair for My Mother } ]Oct-1982 Hardcover