2/$10 A Chair For My Mother by Vera B. Williams

A Chair For My Mother by Vera B. Williams. Book synopses: after a family loses their belongings in a fire, the community and family come together to respond to a need. The young girl telling the story saves up her money in a jar with the goal of saving enough for a comfortable chair for her mother to enjoy after working long hours as a waitress. Once the jar is full, the family visits many stores to test out the chairs (similar to Goldilocks) until they find the perfect fit. Acts of service, community, heartwarming, values of saving and working together, goal setting, folk-art inspired illustration, 1983 Caldecott Honor Book Scholastic meant for elementary level readers. ISBN 0-590-33155-8