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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
A Chair for My Mother
Written and illustrated by Vera B. Williams
A family collects coins and works together to buy a new chair to replace the one they lost in a fire.
32 pages· 1,092 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· ~510L
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From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,092
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~510L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.5
out of 7
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 9761
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 1984
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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