Our Table
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Our Table

Written & illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Can Violet reunite her drifting family around their shrinking table?

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48 pages· 281 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Violet yearns for the days when her family gathered around the table, sharing love and stories. As life pulls them apart, the table shrinks, symbolizing their distance. Can Violet rekindle the warmth and bring them back together? This enchanting tale explores the power of family bonds and the importance of togetherness in a world full of distractions. With each page, the story transforms from monochrome to vibrant color, mirroring the family's journey back to unity. Discover a heartfelt fable that celebrates tradition and gratitude, inviting readers to cherish the moments that truly matter.

From the publisher

Creative visionary of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, and The Dot, #1 New York Times bestseller Peter H. Reynolds creates a tender, lyrical story of multigenerational love, tradition, and family coming together with gratitude and thanks. Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings his signature touch of love and kindness to this special, timely picture book, as families now, more than ever, are rediscovering and reevaluating what means the most: time together with one another.Violet longs for the time when her family was connected: before life, distractions, and technology pulled them all away from each other. They used to gather at the table, with food and love, to make memories, share their lives, and revel in time spent together. But now her family has been drifting apart, and with nobody to gather around it, the table grows smaller and smaller.Can Violet remind her family of the warmth of time spent together, and gather around the table once more?A mystical fable that feels at once timeless and utterly of the present moment, Our Table is renowned, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds at his best. Exquisite, expressive watercolor tells a tender story, growing from monochrome into luscious, joyful color as Violet’s family is reunited around the beloved table. An ode to traditions that unite families, Our Table brings readers together with a universal message of gratitude.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
281
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
Books about technologyBooks about familyBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themesBooks about family life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
513277
Publication
Published
November 2, 2021
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338572322

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