A Chair for My Mother and Other Stories

"A Chair for My Mother" is a heartfelt picture book by Vera B. Williams that tells the story of a family who, after losing their home to a fire, save their coins to buy a special chair they can all enjoy together. Celebrated for its vitality and depth of feeling, the book is both a touching family tale and a favorite for shared reading in home and classroom settings. It has sold over a million copies and is recognized as a Caldecott Honor Book.