Oskar and the Eight Blessings
Oskar and the Eight Blessings by Richard Simon is a poignant picture book published by Macmillan on September 8, 2015. This first edition, comprising 40 pages, tells the story of a young immigrant from Nazi Germany who arrives in New York City during a significant moment in history. As Oskar navigates the city on the seventh day of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve in 1938, he experiences small acts of kindness from various residents, which help him on his journey toward a new life.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of hope and community, set against the backdrop of historical events. The book explores the immigrant experience through Oskar’s encounters, highlighting the warmth of human connection during challenging times. The combination of Richard and Tanya Simon’s text with Mark Siegel’s illustrations creates a visually engaging experience, making this work a thoughtful exploration of kindness and resilience amidst the backdrop of the Holocaust and holiday celebrations.
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Winner of the 2015 National Jewish Book Award for Children’s Literature
A young immigrant from Nazi Germany recieves small acts of kindness while exploring New York City in this heartwarming, timeless picture book, Oskar and the Eight Blessings.
A refugee seeking sanctuary from the horrors of Kristallnacht, Oskar arrives by ship in New York City with only a photograph and an address for an aunt he has never met. It is both the seventh day of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve, 1938. As Oskar walks the length of Manhattan, from the Battery to his new home in the north of the city, he passes experiences the city’s many holiday sights, and encounters it various residents. Each offers Oskar a small act of kindness, welcoming him to the city and helping him on his way to a new life in the new world.
Richard and Tanya Simon’s text matched with Mark Siegel’s elegant illustrations makes for a wonderfully heartfelt read.
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