{"product_id":"the-blue-table-isbn-9780062937766","title":"The Blue Table","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt’s time to celebrate family, community, generosity, and giving! Two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka’s stunning picture book is the perfect pick to share whenever family and friends gather together to celebrate and give thanks, no matter the occasion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpend the day around the heart of a home: the blue table. A shopping list is written, food is prepared, and the table is set. Guests arrive, thanks are given, and a meal is shared. What then? It’s time to pitch in and clean up, of course!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimited text, bright colors, and stunning collage illustrations make \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Table\u003c\/i\u003e ideal for the youngest reader and for storytime sharing. In just thirty-two pages, two-time Caldecott Medalist and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka captures the very essence of community—and gratitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gentle, beautiful book that celebrates what matters most:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Celebration of Gratitude:\u003c\/b\u003e Follows a family as they prepare and share a meal, focusing on the simple joy of being thankful for food and community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBy a Caldecott Medalist Author:\u003c\/b\u003e From Chris Raschka, the beloved creator of award-winning picture books, known for his unique and vibrant collage illustration style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWelcoming Diverse Families:\u003c\/b\u003e With simple, inclusive text, the story shows different families coming together around the blue table to connect and share.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom Garden to Table:\u003c\/b\u003e Shows the whole heartwarming process of a shared meal, from writing the shopping list and preparing the food to gathering together and cleaning up afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A blue table symbolizes and facilitates the connections among family members and between friends. . . . [Raschka’s] paintings reflect the action and objects described while adding nuance and detail. . . . A charming and cozy celebration of the places and routines that anchor and connect us.”      - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A simple story of gathering and gratitude. . . . Bright watercolor pictures will offer opportunities to engage young readers in discussions about what the pictures mean and what they might enjoy for a shared meal. . . . [A] story with an indelible blue table as its hearth.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Spare text and images center the titular cerulean table, around which a small family—and later, a second—gathers to share meals and gratitude. . . . Caldecott Medalist Raschka showcases tabletop objects and dishes . . . in colorful illustrations crafted from watercolor and cut-paper collage . . . A gentle picture book that celebrates the joy to be found in both everyday routines and holiday abundance.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Minimal text treats a compact blue table as the center of a holiday as a family gathers . . . Raschka’s fluid watercolors balance the dreamy with the homey . . . A gentle early treatment of holiday gatherings.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Watercolor and collage illustrations match the text’s simplicity . . . The most pleasing arrival is anticipated by wordless pages in which the table is extended to accommodate ‘one more family.’ . . . Evoke[s] any occasion of togetherness, perhaps providing comfort and hope.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889338806501,"sku":"NP9780062937766","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062937766.jpg?v=1730231041","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-blue-table-isbn-9780062937766","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}