The Table Sets Itself

Written by Ben Clanton

A girl's dinnerware friends grow bored of their places, and two run away.

3.6 Goodreads · 306 ratings

40 pages· AD560L· AR ~3.7

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Bookroo's summary

Izzy loves helping set the table, and her friends Fork, Spoon, Dish, Napkin, Cup and Knife each know their spot. When the nightly routine grows dull, they swap places, and Mom and Dad are not pleased. Spoon and Dish leave for an adventure of their own, and a lonely Izzy must find a way to bring them home, learning that a little creativity can make any chore fun.

From the publisher

Izzy is thrilled to finally help set the table, learning all the proper places for her friends Fork, Spoon, Dish, Napkin, Cup, and Knife. But once they get into a nightly groove, Izzy and her friends grow tired of their same old spots. Shaking things up doesn’t go over so well with Mom and Dad, so Spoon and Dish run off for an adventure of their own. Lonely without her favorite tablemates, Izzy will need to find a way to convince Spoon and Dish to come back to the table.Perfect for any kid who has ever resisted a daily task, this clever, pun-filled story is gentle reminder that every dish has its place, and that injecting some creativity into daily tasks can make even the dullest ones lots of fun.

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