Mindful Muslim Reader Review

A Chair for My Mother

A Chair for My Mother

By Vera B. Williams
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  • Virtue
    VIRTUE
    Is this the way I want my child to think and act?
    Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
    ★★★★☆
  • Language
    LANGUAGE
    Is this the way I want my child to speak?
    Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
    ★★★☆☆
  • Story
    STORY
    Does this story resonate with my child?
    Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
    ★★★★☆
  • Beauty
    BEAUTY
    Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty?
    Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.
    ★★★★☆

Values

  • Generosity
  • Resilience
Heart

Struggles

  • Grief
  • Responsibility
Why Should
Why Should My Child Read This Book?

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What is this book
What’s This Book About?
After their home is destroyed by a fire, Rosa, her mother and grandmother save their coins to buy a really comfortable chair for all to enjoy.

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Edition: 25th Anniversary Edition; Reading Rainbow Book
Illustrator: Vera B. Williams
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 2007 (originally published in 1982)
Page Count: 32
ISBN13: 9780688040741
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