Book Review: 'The Kiddie Table' by Colleen Madden

✰✰✰ A young girl finds herself stuck in-between, no longer a little one, but not yet a teen. She’s at that awkward phase in life where adults don’t know where to put her. While the adults have plates, knives, and forks, the little girl is given a bowl of food with a spoon at the kiddie table. Her tablemates are babies and toddlers, and she’s had enough. This just isn’t fair, but how will she get out of her predicament?

The Bottom Line: Many people can relate to being stuck at the “kiddie table” as a child at seasonal family gatherings, including me. Unlike the main character in this tale, I had to earn my place at the adult table. I was hopeful this book would encourage young readers to set a good example; unfortunately, the main character is rewarded for her immature outburst. The humorous illustrations and rhyming text are the highlight of this picture book.

Details: The Kiddie Table (Capstone Editions) written & illustrated by Colleen Madden. Hardcover picture book published by Capstone Editions in 2018. 32 p. ISBN: 978-1-68446-002-1