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A Chair for My Mother
CCBC Review:
A tender picture story of a grandmother, mother, and young daughter saving their money to replace a favorite chair lost in a fire. Young Rosa recounts the fear of the fire, and the warmth of its aftermath as members of their city neighborhood bring her family things they need. But her hardworking mother, a waitress, has no comfortable chair to rest in when she gets home from a long day of work. Bright watercolor illustrations within imaginative, decorative borders capture the upbeat tone of the story as a jar becomes filled with coins they save and the family's dream chair is finally selected, brought home, and enjoyed! Sheer joy! ©1982 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Vera B. Williams
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
City Life
Community
Disasters
Empathy and Compassion
Grandmothers
Money and Finances
Mothers
Work and Labor
Diversity subject:
Latine
On CCBC Booklist:
Wisconsin Social Studies Standards: Suggested Books for K-5
Publisher:
Greenwillow
Publish Year: 1983
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780688040741
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Williams
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