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America's White Table Hardcover – Picture Book, May 1, 2005

by Margot Theis Raven (Author), Mike Benny (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars 392 ratings
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It was just a little white table...

The White Table is set in many mess halls as a symbol for and remembrance to service members fallen, missing, or held captive in the line of duty. Solitary and solemn, it is the table where no one will ever sit. As a special gift to her Uncle John, Katie and her sisters are asked to help set the white table for dinner. As their mother explains the significance of each item placed on the table, Katie comes to understand and appreciate the depth of sacrifice that her uncle, and each member of the Armed Forces and their families, may be called to give.

It was just a little white table... but it felt as big as America when we helped Mama put each item on it and she told us why it was so important. "We use a Small Table, girls," she explained first, "to show one soldier's lonely battle against many. We cover it with a White Cloth to honor a soldier's pure heart when he answers his country's call to duty." "We place a Lemon Slice and Grains of Salt on a plate to show a captive soldier's bitter fate and the tears of families waiting for loved ones to return," she continued." We push an Empty Chair to the table for the missing soldiers who are not here..."

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    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 4
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    11 x 1 x 9 inches
  6. Publisher
    Sleeping Bear Press
  7. Publication date
    May 1, 2005
  8. ISBN-10
    1610804368
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1585362165
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A national award-winning author and speaker, Margot Theis Raven's long professional career includes writing in the fields of radio, television, magazines, newspapers and children's books. She has more than 1,000 published articles to her name and nine children's picture books.

Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot, Margot's first book with Sleeping Bear Press, was a 2003 Children's Choice award winner from the International Reading Association. Margot's books bridge generations of readers through the belief that the worst of times can bring out the best in people and are often set against powerful backdrops such as World War II or America's Civil Rights period.



Mike Benny's illustrations have appeared in Time, GQ, The New Yorker, and Sports Illustrated magazines. His awards include three gold and two silver medals from the Society of Illustrators. Mike lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Mary Ann, and children, Adele and Hank. The Listeners is his second book with Sleeping Bear Press. He also illustrated America's White Table, written by Margot Theis Raven, and Oh, Brother, written by Nikki Grimes and published by HarperCollins.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1585362166
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sleeping Bear Press; First Edition (May 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1610804368
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585362165
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 1 x 9 inches
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Customers find this book touching and meaningful, particularly suitable for Veterans Day readings. Moreover, they appreciate its educational value as a great mentor text that educates both young and old about freedom. Additionally, the book is well-written and beautiful, with one customer noting it serves as a beautiful Veteran's Day tribute.

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24 customers mention "Story quality"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the story of the book touching and meaningful, with one customer noting how the pictures and storytelling can make readers emotional.

"...Loved the story!" Read more

"...The story-within-a-story, flashback scenes, and explanation of WHY each element is placed on the soldier’s table is so beautiful...." Read more

"...It's a very moving book." Read more

"...I read this book to my 6,7,and 8th grade classes, and we were all moved by the story...." Read more

20 customers mention "Educational value"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's educational value, finding it a great mentor text that educates both young and old readers, with one customer noting how it helps explain the meaning of the table.

"This book is a must have for teaching our children about the sacrifices some of our military and veterans have done to preserve e our freedom...." Read more

"Very well written! Educational and a must read!" Read more

"...Any teacher 3rd-6th grade who needs a fantastic mentor text…look into this book for sure." Read more

"Written for younger audiences but suitable for all adults. For those who have no military experience is a good reference." Read more

7 customers mention "Written content"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and wonderfully explained, with one customer noting it is easy to read.

"Very well written! Educational and a must read!" Read more

"...Beautifully written and illustrated. Presented a copy to our local library" Read more

"...May all the future generations be taught this by reading this well explained story!" Read more

"Love how easy it is to read and how wonderfully explained that it is. A lot of civilians don't even know about this tribute...." Read more

6 customers mention "Value for veterans"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's tribute to veterans, with one customer describing it as a beautiful Veteran's Day tribute and another noting how it teaches respect for those who serve.

"Is a honorable veteran, I knew of the white table but had not heard of this book. Now have read it I will start reading it to my grandkids annual...." Read more

"...for teachers or parents who want to educate their kids on a wonderful way to honor and remember our veterans." Read more

"...way to present it to our youth so they can understand and learn respect for our veterans." Read more

"...to teach children about the importance of our veterans and the reverence they deserve. I use this in my first grade classroom...." Read more

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Customers find the book beautiful.

"...explanation of WHY each element is placed on the soldier’s table is so beautiful...." Read more

"...It is well written, beautiful illustrations and Margot Theis Raven is a brilliant author...." Read more

"This is a beautiful book. The kindle edition, however, is not. The pictures are extremely small, approximately 1 x 2 inch in size...." Read more

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  • MBR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tribute
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
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    This book is a must have for teaching our children about the sacrifices some of our military and veterans have done to preserve e our freedom. Loved the story!
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  • Poppanine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
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    Very well written! Educational and a must read!
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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2021
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    This book is a must have for anytime, but especially Veteran’s Day. The story-within-a-story, flashback scenes, and explanation of WHY each element is placed on the soldier’s table is so beautiful. The first time I read it, I had so many emotions running through my mind. Any teacher 3rd-6th grade who needs a fantastic mentor text…look into this book for sure.
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  • Richard Berens
    5.0 out of 5 stars From a honorable veteran
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
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    Is a honorable veteran, I knew of the white table but had not heard of this book. Now have read it I will start reading it to my grandkids annual. To instill in then the meaning of American service and dedication , and the meaning of these holidays
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  • Robert May
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good history lesson
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019
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    I ordered this book for a teacher who still reads to her 4th grade class. Since the school cancelled its Veteran's Day program, she wanted the kids to at least be aware of the importance of recognizing our veterans and the significance of the day. I was unaware of this tradition and glad I was able to least bring a little bit of acknowledgment to why the day is celebrated. Hopefully, the kids will now know why too!
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  • R Fletcher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Missing Man/POW table significance
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023
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    Written for younger audiences but suitable for all adults. For those who have no military experience is a good reference.
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  • Ironlady1
    5.0 out of 5 stars Remembering our veterans
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2023
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    I love this book about remembering our POW’s who did not come home from wars. As a member of the American Legion Auxilliary it is important young children understand what occurs when one is lost or missing. Beautifully written and illustrated. Presented a copy to our local library
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  • B. Rohrer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Traditions for Military Families
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2013
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    This book was written for families with POWs and/or MIAs, but also works for anyone with a loved one serving overseas. It's a tradition celebrated on Veteran's Day. I purchased this book to use for a Children's Story for the Church of the Brethren. As our church believes in Negotiation over Aggression, I needed to modify the symbols, leaving out the lemon, for instance, to make it fit for all the loved ones we've lost over the years. (And I used it as a reference, rather than read it to a group of wiggly kids.) It's a very moving book.
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