The Little Kids' Table

Written by Mary Ann McCabe Riehle · Illustrated by Mary Reaves Uhles

Chaos and laughter reign at the little kids' table during family gatherings.

3.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 165 ratings

32 pages· 410 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD590L

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Bookroo's summary

Join a lively group of cousins as they turn the little kids' table into the ultimate fun zone at family gatherings. From setting the table to devouring dessert, their antics promise endless laughter. Will they manage to keep the adults entertained too? Dive into this rhyming adventure where mischief and joy are always on the menu.

From the publisher

Everyone knows that the little kids table is the place to be for any holiday or family gathering. They just know how to have fun! This silly, rhyming story follows a group of rambunctious cousins from table setting to dessert. A universal theme, The Little Kids Table will have kids–and parents!–howling with laughter.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 410
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD590L

Themes & topics

Books about Thanksgiving Books about family Books about food Books about Christmas Books about holidays

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Stories behind the story

What part of creating [this book] did you most enjoy?

One of the things I loved about creating this book was creating the multi generational, multi racial family. I wanted the main characters, the kids, to be surrounded by a warm colorful family. By Mary Uhles (illustrator)

What was the hardest part about creating [this book]?

Definitely the last scene where the whole family is gathered around. There are 15 characters on that page if you include the stuffed animals.... which I do because to an illustrator everything is a character! By Mary Uhles (illustrator)

When was your favorite time reading [this book] aloud? Why?

How my gosh this book is the best read aloud. When I do school visits with it I can get the kids shouting "stop it now please" every time! But probably my favorite time was at my own book launch when my daughter shouted out that line before anyone else could. By Mary Uhles (illustrator)

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