A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams audiobook

A Chair for My Mother

By Vera B. Williams
Read by Martha Plimpton

Greenwillow Books
0.13 Hours Unabridged
Format : Digital Download (In Stock)
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    ISBN: 9780061762413

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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Summary

Summary

A Boston Globe_Horn Book Award Winner

A Caldecott Honor Book

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

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“It’s rare to find so much vitality, spontaneity, and depth of feeling in such a simple, young book.” New Yorker
“A story of love and caring, accented with full-color illustrations with a pleasant, almost primitive quality.” Los Angeles Times

Reviews

Reviews

Author

Author Bio: Vera B. Williams

Author Bio: Vera B. Williams

Vera B. Williams is the award-winning creator of many books for children, including “More, More, More,” Said the Baby and Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart. Throughout her life she has also taught art, cooking, writing, and nature study. She lives in New York City.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 0.13
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English