About the book
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 Baby
- Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
- A Chair for Always
- A Chair for My Mother
- Cherries and Cherry Pits
- Music, Music for Everyone
- Something Special for Me
- Stringbean's Trip to the Shining Sea
- Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe
Editions of Something Special for Me
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780688065263
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063222533
Read an Excerpt
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 Baby
- Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
- A Chair for Always
- A Chair for My Mother
- Cherries and Cherry Pits
- Music, Music for Everyone
- Something Special for Me
- Stringbean's Trip to the Shining Sea
- Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Something Special for Me about?
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 Baby
- Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
- A Chair for Always
- A Chair for My Mother
- Cherries and Cherry Pits
- Music, Music for Everyone
- Something Special for Me
- Stringbean's Trip to the Shining Sea
- Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Something Special for Me?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Where can I read a sample of Something Special for Me?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780688065263
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Something Special for Me?
Vera B. Williams
Who is the Publisher of the book Something Special for Me?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Something Special for Me is available as paperback(ISBN 9780688065263) and ebook(ISBN 9780063222533)
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