Description
A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire.
Awards
Caldecott Medal (Honor Book — 1983)
Nebraska Golden Sower Award (Nominee — 1985)
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (Winner — Picture Book — 1983)
The Other Award (1984)
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee — 1985)
Reading Rainbow Program Selection (Selection — 20 — 1984)
CCBC Choices (1982)
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