Mrs. Moskowitz and the Sabbath Candlesticks

by Amy Schwartz

A National Jewish Book Award Winner

Mrs. Moskowitz and her cat move from their house into a new apartment and feel a little lost. They miss their house, filled with family memories. But then her son brings her a box she left behind, in which she finds a pair of Sabbath candlesticks. The rediscovered candlesticks and her memories of past Sabbaths help her finally to think of the apartment as home.

Genres: Fiction, Jewish, Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1983

About the author

Amy Schwartz is the author and illustrator of many picture books for children, including Begin at the Beginning; Things I Learned in Second Grade; Bea and Mr. Jones, a Reading Rainbow feature; What James Likes Best, recipient of the 2004 Charlotte Zolotow Award; and a glorious day. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband Leonard S. Marcus, and their son, Jacob.

Reviews

[Beverlee Jobrack · Rating 4 out of 5]

An older person is inspired to move into a new apartment.

[Rhonda Seidman · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite childhood books!!!

[Melissa Namba · Rating 2 out of 5]

Let's be honest. This is not the most interesting book. I have been enjoying reading various books for children that depict Jewish life, and most of them are very good. This one is a little boring. Its an old lady who moved and is making her house a home. But it is not that interesting. It does have a lot to teach though.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an elderly woman moves from her home to an apartment, Swartz’s book takes us through the apartment being transformed into a home and a place of belonging. This book reminds just a bit of Stone Soup.