Vera B. Williams has written three books using the character Rosa and her family: A Chair For My Mother (Caldecott Honor Book), Something Special for Me and Music, Music for Everyone.
Great book for making connections!
After a fire destroys their home and possessions, Rosa, her mother, and grandmother save and save until they can afford to buy one big, comfortable chair that all three of them can enjoy.
A Cadecott Honor Book
An ALA Notable Book
A Reading Rainbow Feature Selection
Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for Illustration
A Cadecott Honor Book
An ALA Notable Book
A Reading Rainbow Feature Selection
Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for Illustration
