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A Chair for My Mother and Other Stories - A Vera B Williams Audio Collection

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Publisher: HarperCollins

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Summary

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
Duration: about 1 hour (01:18:50)
Publishing date: 2009-05-12; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —