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Music, Music for Everyone

by Vera B. Williams

Children make music together to earn money during the holidays

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Vera B. Williams

Vera B. Williams was an American author-illustrator whose warm, community-centered picture books celebrated working-class families with exuberant color and heart. A Chair for My Mother won the Caldecott Honor and remains a beloved classic.

More by Vera B. Williams

  • A Chair for My MotherA family saves to buy an armchair for their hardworking mother after an accident→
  • Something Special for MeA girl chooses her own birthday gift with savings from the chair fund→
  • Amber Was Brave, Essie Was SmartTwo sisters learn contrasting lessons about bravery and intelligence in life→
  • ScooterA scooter becomes a catalyst for friendship and adventure in the city→
  • Cherries and Cherry PitsA girl imagines stories inspired by cherry pits and other found objects→
  • Stringbean's Trip to the Shining SeaA boy mails postcards home documenting his cross-country journey with his beans→

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