A Chair for My Mother Written and Illustrated by: Vera B. Williams

bargain synonym: sale I bought this shirt for a bargain of a price.

savings synonym: funds My mother kept putting money aside for our savings.

velvet synonym: fabric The chair was covered in soft velvet.

tips synonym: reward The waitress received tips for her service.

charcoal synonym: ash All that remained from the fire was charcoal.

exchanged synonym: swap I’ll exchange my cookie for an apple.

spoiled synonym: ruin You spoiled the surprise.

boost synonym: raise He boosted the child up so that she could see over the ledge.

allowance synonym: reward I receive an allowance for completing my chores.

thrifty synonym: careful My mother is thrifty with her money.

industrious synonym: hard-working Her mother in a very industrious employee.