A girl, her mother, and her grandmother lost their home to fire. The community rallies around them, but the one thing they haven't been able to replace is comfortable chairs. The family saves up all their extra money to buy a big, comfortable armchair.

A girl, her mother, and her grandmother lost their home to fire. The community rallies around them, but the one thing they haven't been able to replace is comfortable chairs. The family saves up all their extra money to buy a big, comfortable armchair.

This is a heartwarming story of a young girl who lives with her mother and grandmother. After a fire destroys their old apartment, neighbors donate items for their new apartment. But there is nowhere soft and comfortable to sit. She wants to get a comfortable place for her mom to sit after working long days at a diner. So they all save up whatever they can in a jar and use that to go shopping for the perfect chair. This is the perfect book for a heartwarming read aloud that delves into the topic of community and caring for others.

Dulzura, una historia actual ( )

Independent Reading Level: K - 3rd Grade
Awards: Caldecott Honor Award (1983)