What are some ways we can help our neighbors or friends when they need it?

This is a discussion prompt for Chik Chak Shabbat by Mara Rockliff. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

Do you have any special traditions or meals you share with your family or community?

This is a discussion prompt for Chik Chak Shabbat by Mara Rockliff. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

How do you think Goldie felt when her neighbors brought food for Shabbat?

This is a discussion prompt for Chik Chak Shabbat by Mara Rockliff. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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Chik Chak Shabbat

Name: Chik Chak Shabbat
ISBN: 9780763680220

by Mara Rockliff

When Goldie is too sick to cook her traditional Shabbat dinner, her kind neighbors step in to share a multicultural feast and the spirit of community.

About This Book

When Goldie gets sick and can't make the cholent, her neighbors bring dishes they made to share with each other.

Concepts

Empathy & Kindness Teamwork & Collaboration Love & Family Loneliness & Belonging Curiosity & Wonder Making Friends Cultural Identity Cooking & Food Holidays & Seasonal

Wonderlit Review

Chik Chak Shabbat is a gentle, heartwarming story about community and kindness. When Goldie, who usually prepares the cholent for Shabbat, falls ill, her neighbors step up, each bringing a dish to share. This book beautifully illustrates the power of collective effort and the joy of communal celebration, particularly within a Jewish cultural context. It's perfect for introducing young readers to the concept of Shabbat and the importance of looking out for one another. The emotional arc is consistently warm and hopeful, making it a comforting read for children aged 4-11. Parents might reach for this book to discuss empathy, cultural traditions, or simply to enjoy a sweet story about neighbors helping neighbors.