Saturday's Book Recommendation: A Chair for my Mother
A Caldecott Honor book, A Chair for my Mother is a heart-warming story about perseverance and not being able to go buy something the same day you think about it!
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Vera B. Williams wrote and illustrated this charming book The colorful Blue Tile Diner is your first introduction into a single mom's family. The Blue Tile Diner seems pleasant and welcoming, so you get the impression that although Mom works very hard, she likes her job.
The jar where the family is collecting change quickly fills as the story goes along. You find out that the family wants a plush colorful chair for Mom's tired body. Something has happened that makes it hard for the family to afford anything, much less a comfy chair.
We find out what happened through a flashback (not typical in a picture book, but done well) and see that everyone loves this family. We do, too.
In the end, we see the success of obtaining the perfect chair. We also saw that it took a lot of work and waiting. A good message for our instant gratification society.
I can see this book being read aloud in a family room or being used in the classroom. It would be a nice way to kick off a family fundraiser or a math unit about counting change or budgeting. Students could use sales flyers or catalogs to design their dream room on a budget.
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Vera B. Williams wrote and illustrated this charming book The colorful Blue Tile Diner is your first introduction into a single mom's family. The Blue Tile Diner seems pleasant and welcoming, so you get the impression that although Mom works very hard, she likes her job.
The jar where the family is collecting change quickly fills as the story goes along. You find out that the family wants a plush colorful chair for Mom's tired body. Something has happened that makes it hard for the family to afford anything, much less a comfy chair.
We find out what happened through a flashback (not typical in a picture book, but done well) and see that everyone loves this family. We do, too.
In the end, we see the success of obtaining the perfect chair. We also saw that it took a lot of work and waiting. A good message for our instant gratification society.
I can see this book being read aloud in a family room or being used in the classroom. It would be a nice way to kick off a family fundraiser or a math unit about counting change or budgeting. Students could use sales flyers or catalogs to design their dream room on a budget.
Posted by Stephenie Hovland at 8/1/2009 6:35 AM 
Categories: Teaching, Reading, Family
Tags: a chair for my mother vera williams book review recommendation
Categories: Teaching, Reading, Family
Tags: a chair for my mother vera williams book review recommendation
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