When Alexander Graced the Table

Written by Alexander Smalls and Denene Millner · Illustrated by Frank Morrison

A young boy must create the perfect dish to impress his family at Sunday dinner.

4.3 Goodreads · 224 ratings

40 pages· 934 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~650L

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Bookroo's summary

Young Alexander eagerly anticipates Sunday dinners, a cherished family tradition. This time, he's tasked with crafting a dish that captures the warmth and sweetness of their gatherings. Can he create something that delights everyone and makes his father proud? With a recipe for icebox lemon pie, Alexander embarks on a culinary adventure that celebrates family and togetherness.

From the publisher

Four starred reviews! From James Beard Award-winning chef Alexander Smalls, New York Times bestselling author Denene Millner, and award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison comes a “vibrant visual narrative” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) of family, traditions, and the little moments shared at the dinner table that make all the difference. There is nothing young Alexander looks forward to more than Sunday Dinner, the special time after church when the whole family gathers dressed in their Sunday best and ready to share in the best meal of the week. For the first time, it’s up to Alexander to contribute a dish for the table, something warm and satisfying, with just the right amount of sweetness–something that the whole family will love and, most of all, will make his dad proud. It’s time for Alexander to spread that Sunday joy!