America's White Table by Margot Theis Raven snapping turtle "-- Sharon Rawlins

"-- Sharon Rawlins

Sam McBratney's timelessly endearing story

The Gifts of the Jews

the traveling jelly-fish

America's White Table by Margot Theis Raven snapping turtle "-- Sharon RawlinsIt 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