A Chair for My Mother and Other Stories: A Vera B. Williams Audio Collection

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

Listen to four stories about Rosa and Her Family

A Chair for My Mother
A Caldecott Honor Book

Something Special for Me

Music, Music for Everyone

A Chair for Always

plus Cherries and Cherry Pits

and An Interview with the AUthor

“The bouncy rhythms of the introductory composition set the mood for Martha Plimpton’s lively narration of a story about a cheerful young girl and her optimistic mother and grandmother....With her youthful voice, Plimpton’s bubbly reading captures a family who eagerly saves coins for a new chair after a fire has destroyed their home and furnishings. This is a layered family listen.” - AudioFile Magazine

“Martha Plimpton perfectly captures the tenderness and joy of these stories. This winning collection celebrates family and the power of hope.” - School Library Journal