The Blue Table Perfect Picture Book Friday

A quiet picture book about the important role a blue table plays in the daily life of a family.

text and illustrations copyright Chris Raschka, 2020, Greenwillow Books

Sometimes, mundane or ordinary things play extraordinarily important roles in our daily lives. So it is for a simple blue table in Chris Raschka's THE BLUE TABLE. The hub of family life, it facilitates activities--meals, crafts, and gatherings--and becomes the centerpiece for feasting and thanksgiving for friends and family, alike. With text as simple and spare as the table itself, and illustrations that portray the vivid, vivacious nature of the day-to-day, this heartfelt picture book encourages readers to consider the value of family, hospitality, and thankfulness. Standing up to multiple readings, it would be a perfect choice for library story-time or at-home cuddling with young learners.

Title:  THE BLUE TABLE

Author and Illustrator:  Chris Raschka

Publisher:  Greenwillow Books, 2020

Ages:  4-8

Themes:  Family, Thankfulness, Food, Hospitality

Here are a few activities that align with the themes in this book: 

• ​Create your own blue table picture! On the top of the table, add the items or activities you and your family would enjoy together. For a free printable table template, click here.
• With the help of a care giver, plan a meal, cook it together, and invite a friend over to enjoy it with you.
• Conversation starters:  "What is your favorite thing to do around your table at home?" "What things are you thankful for?" 

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