Book excerpt: Let's go to the table and all take a seat for this wonderful review of what to do and what not to do while dining. Join a diverse group of young children as they enjoy each other's company and explain table manners from their point-of-view. Illustrated in a colorful watercolor and batik style, this book engages children with relatable characters, lyrical prose, and healthy food imagery showcased in the borders. Easily enhance the literary experience by purchasing the downloadable companion song. This version of the book is printed-on-demand by Amazon and does not come with a physical music CD. Please notify the author (AbridgeClub.com) if you receive a book that is is not up to your expectations. ----------------- According to the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, and a voluminous body of research, the best strategy for improving a child's diet is simply putting food on the table and sitting down to dine together. "We Love the Company" emphasizes this strategy. This is an excellent teaching tool for educators, parents, and caregivers to promote the importance of using proper table manners, most of which can be transferred inside or outside of the home, and into the classroom. We don't reach over people to get what we need no matter what we are doing. We don't hog all of the strawberries or crayons. We offer to clean up when we are finished with an activity. Find a complete list of table manners and a coloring page on the publisher's site. -------- ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: Angela Russ-Ayon is an award-winning recording artist who specializes in creative activities and integrating music and movement to improve academic readiness skills and motor development. She has produced early childhood music for projects funded by WIC, Head Start, First 5, and Kaiser. Her music titles are featured in the national "I am Moving. I am Learning." (IMIL) Head Start Active Children campaign, designed to prevent childhood obesity. To learn more about Angela Russ-Ayon, her music, and books visit www.abridgeclub.com.Irina Mirskaya's artwork is inspired by memories of her childhood in Russia and the colorful world of folktales. She is also a creative designer of textiles, greeting cards, hand-made jewelry, and puppets. To discover more about Irina Mirskaya's unique style visit: www.imillustration.com ---------------- Music produced by Russ InVision Records, 32-pages, Ages 4-8. Other titles from this publisher: - Fruits and Veggies Making Faces, ISBN 13: 978-0-9799612-3-6- We Eat Food That's Fresh, ISBN-13: 978-0998709000.- Comemos Comida Fresca, ISBN 13: 978-0-9799612-7-4- Fruits and Veggies Row by Row: Children in the Garden, ISBN: 978-0-9987090-3-1- When You Find COLORS and SHAPES (Interactive), ISBN 13: 978-0-9799612-6-7- Cuando Encuentres los COLORES y las FORMAS, ISBN 13: 978-0-9799612-8-1- Quand Vous Trouvez les COULEURS et les FORMES, ISBN 13: 978-0-9799612-0-5- Chalk It Up! 180+ Guide to Outdoor Chalk Activities, ISBN 13: 978-0-9799612-9-8- How to Self-Publish a Children's Picture Book, ISBN-13: 978-0-9987090-4-8 ----- Related terms and phrases: table etiquette, dining etiquette, dinner together, Thanksgiving, breaking bread together, dining together, eating with friends, table manners, preschool manners, sharing food, sharing company, table setting, setting a table, dinner party, holiday dinner, healthy choices.