Oskar and the Eight Blessings is a heartwarming story that is perfect for this time of year. It’s about a little boy that arrives via ship to New York City with only a photograph and an address of someone he has never met. It’s such a feel-good book and delivers a beautiful message for all ages.
About the Book:
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. This is a heartwarming, timeless picture book.
Our thoughts:
This is such a beautiful book! My boys really loved reading this and I loved the message that it delivered. The story keeps their attention as they follow Oskar on his journey to find his aunt in the big city. I love that Oskar is told to look for his blessings. Not only is it a great reminder for kids, but for us adults as well. Sometimes it’s easy for us to overlook blessings that we come across.
Oskar and the Eight Blessings has a SRP of $17.99.
