A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams
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.
A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams
Illustrator: Vera B. Williams
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 9780688009144
Teaching Resources: A Chair for My Mother
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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
- Read Works: A Chair for My Mother Lesson Plan
- Reading is Fundamental: Support Materials
- Scholastic: A Chair for My Mother Extension Activities
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