"This book is an explosion of possibilities. It tracks not the life, but the many lives a table can inhibit through the years. The illustrations, strong and simple, depict the deep joy around an inclusive family table. remind[s the] readers of the beautiful moments created not just by the table, but by those we love." -- School Library Journal , STARRED review "This beautiful picture book takes the reader from a tree's seed to a finished wooden table, lovingly constructed to become the center of a family's life." -- Youth Service Book Review , STARRED Review "A warm charmer that will help readers reflect on life's most important things." -- Kirkus "A farm-style dining table, born from a single helicopter seed, becomes 'the heart of someone's home.' Expertly shaped, sanded, stained, and sealed so it radiates a warm luster, the former tree becomes "strong and stable," serving as center stage for a busy extended family, portrayed with various abilities and skin tones.

" -- Publishers Weekly "Prompts discussions about readers' own experiences around family tables." --Horn Book.