Oskar and the Eight Blessings
Tanya Simon, Richard Simon
Illustrated by Mark Siegel
08 September 2015Synopsis
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...
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08 September 2015
9781596439498Reviews
Winner of the 2015 National Jewish Book Award for Children's Literature
“Eloquently rendered in art and text. . . The descriptive prose has lyrical touches, while vibrantly accented, softly-shaded illustrations incorporate varying perspectives and historical details.” —Booklist, starred review
“A wonderful, heartwarming picture book for any library at any time of year.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“Wonderfully original in every way.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Siegel's paneled illustrations make anything seem possible. . . They glow. People used to say that the streets of America were paved with gold, and this book almost makes you believe it.” —Kirkus Reviews
