“A Chair for My Mother” is a heartfelt story about a young girl named Rosa who, along with her mother, saves money to buy a special chair after losing everything in a fire. Living with her grandmother, they work hard and make sacrifices, each contributing their spare change to a jar that symbolizes hope and determination. The chair becomes a symbol of comfort and family strength, representing their love and resilience as they rebuild their lives. Through beautiful illustrations and a touching narrative, the story highlights themes of community, perseverance, and the importance of home. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Big Books, Reading Rainbow Books .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book was published in 2009 by Greenwillow Books .

Vera B. Williams began her career in children's books by illustrating Hooray for Me!, written by Remy Charlip with Lilian Moore. Her beloved A Chair for My Mother won multiple awards, including a Caldecott Honor, and "More, More, More," Said the Baby also received a Caldecott Honor. Vera B. Williams was the recipient of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award; she was awarded the 2009 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature; and she was the US nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004. Vera B. Williams died on October 16, 2015, shortly before this book was completed.