The Greatest Table
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1994 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Greatest Table

By Michael J. Rosen, Becca Stadtlander (Illustrator)

Can we feed everyone sustainably in a world of abundance?

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32 pages· 280 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

In a world overflowing with food yet plagued by insecurity, the challenge is clear: can we ensure every creature finds its place at Earth's communal table? Explore the delicate balance between abundance and sustainability, and discover the hidden connections that bind us all in this urgent quest for a future where no one goes hungry. As the stakes rise, the question remains—how do we nourish a planet teetering on the edge of plenty and scarcity?

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In a world of bountiful food yet increasing food insecurity, we are called to remember that all creatures have a place-and may be fed sustainably-at the greatest, communal table offered by our planet.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
280
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC1010L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about cooking and food
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~X
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
504936
Publication
Published
August 6, 2019
First published
October 1, 1994
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781568463032

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