A Chair for My Mother
Williams, Vera B.
ISBN 10: 068800914X ISBN 13: 9780688009144
Published by Greenwillow Books, 1982
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Minor stain to Caldecott medal on front cover, scant rubbing on dustjacket tips else a fine copy now in protective mylar. Author/illustrator inscribed title page and drew small figure of grandma in chair "For June - my wonderful pillow - Thank you Vera B. Williams." A 1983 Caldecott Honor book. ; MCF03898; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 36537
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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
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From the Back Cover:
The jar of coins is full. The day has come to buy the chair - the big, fat, comforable, wonderful chair they have been saving for. The chair that will replace the one that was burned up - along with everything else - in the terrible fire.
A book of love and tenderness filled with the affirmation of life.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: A Chair for My Mother
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication Date: 1982
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Illustrated by Vera B. Williams
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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A Chair for My Mother
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Greenwillow Books, New York, 1982
ISBN 10: 068800914X
ISBN 13: 9780688009144
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Seller: Kevin T. Ransom- Bookseller, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Vera B. Williams (illustrator). 1st Edition. Oblong 4to. Hardcover. Blue paper-covered boards with red cloth spine. 7th printing. Unpaginated. Profusely illustrated inj color by the author. Fine in like dust jacket. Inscribed by the bauthor with a tiny drawing. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 020245
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A CHAIR FOR MY MOTHER (CALDECOTT HONOR)
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Greenwillow, NY, 1982
ISBN 10: 068800914X
ISBN 13: 9780688009144
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Seller: Elaine Woodford, Bookseller, Durham, NC, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Williams, Vera (illustrator). 1st Edition. 1st ed, 4th prt. 1983 CALDECOTT HONOR- also won BOSTON GLOBE/HORN BK AWARD FOR ILLUS. Lovely copy with medal on DJ. SIGNED/INSCRIBED BY DECEASED AUTHOR/ARTIST: "FOR HUGHES & JUDY, VERA B. WILLIAMS Nov. 1984". A young girl, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire. A book of love, tenderness & affirmation of life. Wonderful, colorful art by Williams. Quite scarce with signature. SCANS AVAILABLE. Prior owner's small name imprint on flyleaf. Signed by Illustrator(s). Seller Inventory # 024342
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