Title: A Chair for My Mother
Author: Vera B. Williams
Illustrator: Vera B. Williams
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 9780688009144
A classic and award-winning picture book A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams promotes community, generosity, responsible decision-making and perseverance.
Rosa, her mother and grandmother are left devastated when their home is destroyed by fire. The community helps the family by donating items they will need. The family them save all their coins in a jar to buy a wonderfully comfortable chair for them all to enjoy.
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Bright Hub Education: Read-Aloud Activities and Lesson Ideas
CPalms: A Close Read activity
Crayola: A Chair for my Mother Activities
Harper Collins: Teachers’ Guide
Institute for Character Education: Character Infused Lessons
Learning to Give: A Chair for My Mother lesson plan
Reading is Fundamental: Support Materials
Scholastic: A Chair for My Mother Extension Activities
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