
Book
The Table Where Rich People Sit
Paperback – Picture Book, July 1, 1998
Byrd Baylor
Aladdin · Paperback · July 1, 1998
Reading lane: Homelessness & Poverty
A young girl discovers that her impoverished family is rich in things that matter in life, especially being outdoors and experiencing nature.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
What Rich Means
A family’s talk about money turns toward the everyday riches of sky, wind, rain, and stars.
Come here for
- A child’s reconsideration of money and family wealth
- Nature valued through sky, wind, rain, blooms, and sleeping beneath stars
Expect
- A kitchen-table conversation grounded in worn shoes and patched clothes
- A gentle shift in what being rich can mean
Book Details
- Authors
- Byrd Baylor
- Publisher
- Aladdin
- Published
- July 1, 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Homelessness & Poverty · Multigenerational Families
- Reading lane
- Homelessness & Poverty
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Publisher Categories
Family Stories
Nature & Wildlife
Homelessness & Poverty
About This Book
A young girl discovers that her impoverished family is rich in things that matter in life, especially being outdoors and experiencing nature. Mountain Girl knows her family doesn’t have enough money. But as the family sits around their scratched-up kitchen table and discusses the subject, her parents say they’re rich . Don’t her parents see her worn-out shoes or the patches on her little brother’s pants? They begin to count up the value of the things they have. How much is i...
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