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Length7m
About this audiobook
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
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (31.1K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreChildren's Literature
Length7 mins
Narrated byMartha Plimpton
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateMay 12, 2009
LanguageEnglish
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