{"product_id":"the-blue-table","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\u003eA gentle, beautiful book that celebrates what matters most:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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","brand":"Chris Raschka","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51670500573490,"sku":"9780062937766","price":14.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/7934\/0850\/files\/9780062937766.jpg?v=1787959328","url":"https:\/\/53rdstreetbooks.com\/products\/the-blue-table","provider":"53rd Street Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}