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Something Special for Me

Published
Oct 1986
Main Genre
General Fiction General Fiction
Pages
32

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The money jar that Rosa, Mama, and Grandma filled with their coins will be emptied to buy Rosa whatever she wants for her birthday. But what can Rosa choose that's special enough—unless it's a gift they can all enjoy!

A beautiful celebration of family and the joy of togetherness—a companion book to the beloved Caldecott Honor picture book A Chair for My Mother.

"A sensitive depiction of a warm and loving family. A visual and emotional treat." —School Library Journal

Vera B. Williams's beloved picture book favorites include:
"More More More," Said the BabyAmber Was Brave, Essie Was SmartA Chair for AlwaysA Chair for My MotherCherries and Cherry PitsMusic, Music for EveryoneSomething Special for MeStringbean's Trip to the Shining SeaThree Days on a River in a Red Canoe

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Oct 1986 Greenwillow ISBN 0688065260
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