by Claire George A Chair for My Mother is an inspiring story about the importance of positivity during adversity. Young Rosa and her family lost their home in a fire and have to move in with her aunt and uncle. After school, Rosa helps out at the diner where her mother works. Life is not easy for Rosa, her mother, and her grandmother who lives with them. Everyone adds their extra savings to a large jar. Eventually, they move into a nearby apartment. During this difficult time, their neighbors bring food and offer continued support. They even bring pieces of furniture to help Rosa and her family rebuild. Rosa’s family continues to save money in the jar and little by little, it eventually becomes full. They decide to buy a large, comfortable armchair for everyone to enjoy. This chair brings them contentment and a sense of pride because they can call it their own. A Chair for My Mother teaches the important lesson that one can achieve a goal if they persevere. It also reminds us of the importance of community in our lives in order to keep going when times are difficult. There are many extension activities that go along with A Chair for My Mother. To connect the book with the arts, visit the blog Big World Book Club to learn how to design your perfect chair. You will find a step-by-step tutorial on how to draw the perfect, comfy chair. There are even suggestions for how to open up your own pretend furniture store that displays the chair drawings! If you are looking for ways to connect the book with mathematics, visit the blog First Grade W.O.W. to teach children about saving money and create their own pretend money jars. It is an easy way to encourage children to set goals and save money from a young age. For an eloquent tribute to Vera Williams that highlights her work and honors her legacy, visit her obituary in The New York Times. It even highlights her most notable works.
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