The Chairs: A Story about the Power of Community by Teckentrup, Britta
The Chairs: A Story about the Power of Community by Teckentrup, Britta

The Chairs: A Story about the Power of Community

Britta Teckentrup's most timely story yet is a warm and deeply felt tale of belonging, exclusion, and...
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Author: Britta Teckentrup
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Chairs: A Story about the Power of Community by Teckentrup, Britta

The Chairs: A Story about the Power of Community

$29.98
The Chairs: A Story about the Power of Community by Teckentrup, Britta

The Chairs: A Story about the Power of Community

$29.98
Author: Britta Teckentrup
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
Britta Teckentrup's most timely story yet is a warm and deeply felt tale of belonging, exclusion, and the power of community.

One day, a yellow chair appears in a sunlit forest clearing -- and nobody knows how it got there. Then another arrives, and another. As the clearing fills with creatures of every kind, a tender and joyful home takes shape, built on the simple pleasure of sharing a space with others.

But when exclusionary signs begin to appear overnight, that spirit is put to the test -- and the animals must find the strength to reclaim what they have built together. With her characteristic layered textures, glowing forest light, and richly populated scenes that reward slow looking, Teckentrup transforms a deceptively simple setting into a fully realized world where each creature has a face, a feeling, and a place to call its own.

Funny, touching, and genuinely wise, with one particularly unforgettable scene involving a very large bear and a pair of woolly socks, The Chairs speaks directly to experiences children know from their own lives: the sting of being left out, the resolve it takes to stand up for others, and the joy of a community that welcomes all.

Author: Britta Teckentrup
Publisher: Prestel Junior
Published: 09/08/2026
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 10.30h x 7.70w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9783791376851
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
BRITTA TECKENTRUP is the award-winning author of dozens of books for children and adults. Her books from Prestel include The Swing, Before I Wake Up, When I See Red, the Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog series, and many others.
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