It's Rosa's turn to spend the coins in the money jar: coins from Mama's tips, coins Grandma can span and coins Rosa earns now and then at the Blue Tile Diner. The child in A CHAIR FOR MY MOTHER looks at roller skates tries on clothing and imagines using a knapsack before she finds something which is exactly right on which to spend her birthday money. Bright watercolors and bordered pages illustrate the text of a family story full of love. (Ages 4-9)

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 special enough-unless it's a gift they can all enjoy!