Something Special for Me

By Vera B. Williams | Publisher: HarperCollins

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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