A Chair for My Mother
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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.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 26,386 ratings
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.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1983)Caldecott Honor (1983)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,092
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~510L
Themes & topics
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Reviews

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out of 7

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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688040741
LCCN
81007010
OCLC
34620642

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