About this Item
Minor stain to Caldecott medal on front cover, scant rubbing on dustjacket tips else a fine copy now in protective mylar. Author/illustrator inscribed title page and drew small figure of grandma in chair "For June - my wonderful pillow - Thank you Vera B. Williams." A 1983 Caldecott Honor book. ; MCF03898; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 36537
Bibliographic Details
Title: A Chair for My Mother
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication Date: 1982
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Illustrated by Vera B. Williams
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
About this title
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
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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