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

by Margot Theis Raven (Author), Mike Benny (Illustrator)
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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..." Margot Theis Raven has been a professional writer working in the fields of radio, television, magazines, newspapers, and children's books for 30 years. Margot's first children's book, Angels in the Dust, won five national awards, including an IRATeacher's Choice Award. Her first book with Sleeping Bear Press, Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot, was the runner-up for the 2004 Texas Bluebonnet Award. Mike Benny's illustrations have appeared in Time, GQ, New Yorker and Sports Illustrated Magazines. He has also been awarded two Gold Medals from the Society of Illustrators. This is Mike's first children's book. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Mary Ann and daughter Adele.
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    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 4
  5. Dimensions
    11 x 1 x 9 inches
  6. Publisher
    Sleeping Bear Press
  7. Publication date
    May 1, 2005
  8. ISBN-10
    1585362166
  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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sleeping Bear Press; First Edition (May 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1585362166
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585362165
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 1 x 9 inches
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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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Dawn Bourelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
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Awesome for kids of all ages
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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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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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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.
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Vanessa Angel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2023
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I love this.
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Robert Everett
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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This book is a must have for all American Families
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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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