About this ebook
Spend 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!
Limited text, bright colors, and stunning collage illustrations make The Blue Table ideal for the youngest reader and for storytime sharing. In just thirty-two pages, two-time Caldecott Medalist and New York Times–bestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka captures the very essence of community—and gratitude.
What makes this heartfelt book a new family favorite?
- A Caldecott Medalist’s Art: From two-time winner Chris Raschka, featuring the stunning, bright collage illustrations that make his work beloved by families and librarians alike.
- A Story of Gratitude: Follows a family as they shop, prepare, share a meal, and give thanks, gently introducing the concept of gratitude to young minds.
- Perfect for Preschoolers: With limited, easy-to-follow text and vibrant art, this book is ideal for holding the attention of the youngest readers.
- Celebrates Community & Family: Shows how the simple act of sharing a meal around the blue table connects us to friends, family, and our community.
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About the author
Chris Raschka is the creator of many distinguished and award-winning books for children. He has received two Caldecott Medals—one for The Hello, Goodbye Window, written by Norton Juster, and one for his own A Ball for Daisy. He also received a Caldecott Honor for Yo! Yes? Chris Raschka was the US nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2012 and 2016 and has been awarded a New York Times Best Illustrated Book citation seven times. He lives in New York City with his family.
