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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. spoiled synonym: ruin You spoiled the surprise.

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

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

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

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