Title: Chick Chak Shabbat
Author: Mara Rockliff
Illustrator: Kyrsten Brooker
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Ages: 4-8
Synopsis:
Every Saturday at the apartment building, a delicious smell crept from 5-A. One Saturday, however, something wasn’t right.
Why you should read it:
I like culturally challenging books and this is certainly one. There are many nationalities living in that apartment building but every Saturday they gather together in 5-A to celebrate fun, friendships, and Shabbat. But what will those neighbors do one Saturday when the delicious smells stop drifting up from apartment 5-A? I found this story of friendship very endearing but was slightly put off by how the illustrations were done. All in all, worth taking the time to read it.
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Blurb:
Addie comes from a long line of readers or "story catchers" as her family likes to call themselves. Every time Addie tries to catch a story on her own the wiggly words play tricks on her. She tries different ways to make those words sit still but it will take a little faith for Addie to become the next STORY CATCHER.
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Hi Donna - I can imagine a story could so easily by told through the wafts emanating from 5A .. a great idea - and I'm sure the book would be a fascinating read - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary! The story really is cute but some of the illustrations just didn't connect with me...maybe others will enjoy them more...;~)
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Sounds like an interesting book. I love diversity in books - can learn so much from others.
ReplyDeleteH Beverley! I also love diversity in my books...it's how I learn about other cultures...
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I enjoyed the review of the book and it's diversity. It is perfect for my granddaughter. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Dianne and welcome to my blog! I think your granddaughter will like it indeed!
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