All-of-a-Kind Family

All-of-a-kind Family

There's something to be said for a book that makes you wish you'd been part of a poor immigrant family living in New York's upper east side on the eve of World War I. Sydney Taylor's time-honored classic does just that. Life is rich for the five mischievous girls in the family. They find adventure in visiting the library, going to market with Mama, even dusting the front room. Young readers who have never shared a bedroom with four siblings, with no television in sight, will vicariously experience the simple, old-fashioned pleasures of talk, make-believe, and pilfered penny candy. The family's Jewish faith strengthens their ties to each other, while providing still more excitement and opportunity for mischief. Readers unfamiliar with Judaism will learn with the girls during each beautifully depicted holiday. This lively family, subject of four more "all-of-a- kind" books, is full of unique characters, all deftly illustrated by Helen John. Taylor based the stories on her own childhood family, and the true-life quality of her writing gives this classic its page-turning appeal. (Ages 9 to 12)

Meet the All-of-a-Kind  Family -- Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertie -- who live with their parents in New York City at the turn of the century.

Together they share adventures that find them searching for hidden buttons while dusting Mama's front parlor and visiting with the peddlers in Papa's shop on rainy days. The girls enjoy doing everything together, especially when it involves holidays and surprises.

But no one could have prepared them for the biggest surprise of all!

All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown

Ella of All-of-a-Kind Family

More All-of-a-Kind Family [Unabridged CD Version]

It's the turn of the century in New York's Lower East Side and a sense of adventure and excitement abounds for five young sisters -- talented Ella, mischievous Henny, studious Sarah, dreamy Charlotte, and little Gertie!

In the third book of Sydney Taylor's classic children's series, Ella finds a boyfriend and Henny disagrees with Papa over her curfew. Entertaining and educational, this audiobook brings to life the joys and fears of that magical time and place!

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All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown

ALL-OF-A-KIND FAMILY

All-Of-A-Kind Family

Winner of the Charles W. Follett Award! Five high-spirited little girls have simple but happy times together growing up on New York's lower east side at the turn of the century. An understanding mother and father, rich in kindness though poor in money, add to the warmth and humor of their day-to-day adventures.

All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown

All-Of-A-Kind Family Downtown