The allofakind family story continues through five books, giving a look not only at a large, loving family, but also at the daytoday routines and holiday traditions of a religious jewish family. This book describes several types of family structures and explains the differences and likenesses of each. More allofakind family was released on june 10 and allofakind family uptown was released on july 15. After moving uptown to the bronx, the charming all of a kind family has a new home, new neighbors and a lot going on. Meet the allofakind family ella, henny, sarah, charlotte, and gertie who live with their. All of a kind family downtown book by sydney taylor.
Illustrations help to show what family members do and say with one another. Taylor wrote them for her own daughter, jo, who was an only. More all ofa kind family by sydney taylor 2001, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at. Born in 1904 on new yorks lower east side, sydney taylor was one of the first authors of childrens books centered on jewish characters, and is especially known for the immensely popular allofakind family series. Rather than lamenting that amy march is a total bitch, or revealing that marilla cuthbert was, in fact, a creepy church hag, today were going to talk about someone who is better than you and i could ever dream of being. Simons revised text strives toward inclusiveness in describing diverse family constellations, and brannens soft, engaging illustrations augment its efforts. Written decades ago, as expected, i cringed a few times at the dated ideas like human circus freaks although mostly the values of family, responsibility and love hold up to modern scrutiny. Whether you have two moms or two dads, a big family or a small family, a clean family or a messy one, todd parr assures readers that no matter what kind of family you have, every family is special in its own unique way. Even though it was set in essentially the same world as the all of a kind family, this book was different. More allofakind family by sydney taylor, paperback barnes.
Mama from allofakind family was some kind of genius. This sequel finds talented ella, mischievous henny, studious sarah, dreamy charlotte, and. More allofakind family sydney taylors beloved allofakind family series chronicles a jewish immigrant family at the beginning of the twentieth century. More allofakind family has 7 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. Meet the allofakind family ella, henny, sarah, charlotte, and gertie who. She is best known for the fivepart all ofa kind series, which is based on her own large family and includes all ofa kind family, more all ofa kind family, all ofa kind family downtown, all ofa kind family uptown, and ella of all ofa kind family. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Sydney taylor 19041978 was an american author of childrens literature. Sydney taylors beloved allofakind family series chronicles a jewish immigrant family at the.
Allofakind family 1951 is the first book of a series. Mary ann hoberman, author, marc boutavant, illustrator, illus. Allofakind family is a 1951 childrens book by sydney taylor about a family of five american. Zelinskys digital artwork brilliantly evokes the crowded but cozy tenement world of the early 20th century, while his use of perspective lovingly draws readers into the. This story is part of the continuing tale of a jewish family living in new yorks lower east side in the early 1900s. Sydney taylors beloved allofakind family series chronicles a jewish immigrant family at the beginning of the twentieth century. More allofakind family sydney taylor the further adventures of five sisters and their brother growing up in new york in the early twentieth century. Yes, this is based on the classic books by sydney taylor, but it does stand alone. Aug 01, 2009 this book features different kind of families ones that are small and big, from celery to bottle caps the objects grouped together form families. Fans of laura ingalls wilders little house books will enjoy a citified version as sydney taylor gives a charming glimpse at a time when daily life was very different, but family and faith were surprisingly the same. Thus continues the tale of a jewish family of five sistersella, henny, sarah, charlotte and gertieliving at the turn of.
Allofakind family by sydney taylor the story sailor. More all of a kind family, all of a kind family uptown, all of a kind family downtown and, published posthumously, ella of all of a kind family. Allofakind family by sydney taylor, helen john, sidney. If the young sisters wear matching blue dresses and white pinafores hence, all of a kind family, they each, like the march and ingalls girls, have their own characters. Gr 36more allofakind family is the third book in sydney taylors series that transports children back to a time of horses and wagons and. Although they are poor, they are rich in their love of each other and their friends. More allofakind family in the third book of sydney taylor s classic childrens series, ella finds a boyfriend and henny disagrees with papa over her curfew. Ella, henny, sarah, charlotte, gertie, and charlie live with their parents, surrounded by extended family and friends whose affection for each other more than makes up for their communitys modest means. In the third book of sydney taylors classic childrens series, ella finds a.
Here she revisits the five little girls before their move uptown. Ella, henny, sarah, charlotte, gertie, and charlie live with their parents, surrounded by extended family and friends whose affection for each other more than makes up for their communitys. Mamas girls were going to the library, and henny was impatient. Thus continues the tale of a jewish family of five sistersella, henny, sarah, charlotte and gertieliving at. Based on her childhood, these charming books capture the everyday life of a home with little money but lots of love and good times to share. Born in 1904 on new yorks lower east side, sydney taylor was one of the first authors of childrens books centered on jewish characters, and is especially known for the immensely popular all ofa kind family series. A family a book about all kinds of belonging by christopher cerf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For more great reads, check out our comingofage books and funny books for kids. The first jewish books to appeal to a general audience, the series paved the way for other childrens books. From gertie and charlotte, sarah and ella and henny and mama, this family always has new surprises coming your way. Gr 36more allofakind family is the third book in sydney taylors series that transports children back to a time of horses and wagons and colorful, bustling neighborhoods. Although this is the 4th book of the series, it actually takes place between all ofa kind family and more all ofa kind family. In the third book of sydney taylors classic childrens series, ella finds a boyfriend and henny disagrees with papa over her curfew.
This lively family, subject of four more allofa kind books, is full of unique characters, all deftly illustrated by helen john. More allofakind family 1954, allofakind family uptown 1957, allofakind family down town 1972, and ella of allofakind family 1978. Published in 1951 and describing the lives of five sisters growing up on the lower east side of. 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. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Life in 1910s new york city is never dull for sisters ella, henny, sarah, charlotte and gertie. This book can be used to teach children that all families are unique and different. After her death, her husband established the sydney taylor book. Grade 36more allofakind family is the third book in sydney taylors series that transports children back to a time of horses and wagons and colorful, bustling neighborhoods.
Buy more all ofa kind family by sydney taylor online at alibris. More allofakind family by sydney taylor librarything. I read it to myself and then to my mom, who loved it. Allofakind family meets oneofakind writer the jewish. Free all of a kind family study unit worksheets for teachers to print. All ofa kind family by sydney taylor is still, five decades after its publication, one of the bestknown books about american jewish children.
Free all ofa kind family study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Theyre the first series about a jewish family ever, one thats not only about the family, but about jewish culture, new york, the turn. Reviving the allofakind family books the boston globe. Grab one of these family books the next time your kids are looking for great new characters to meet. More all ofa kind family, all ofa kind family uptown, all ofa kind family downtown and, published posthumously, ella of all ofa kind family. The allofakind family girls truly cherish the books they are able to read, and as readers, we get to share in their excitement. More all ofa kind family all ofa kind family series book 2 sydney taylor author suzanne toren narrator. The book opens with the marvelous lena the greena chapter, which.
Thus continues the tale of a jewish family of five sistersella, henny, sarah, charlotte and gertieand little brother, charlie, living at the. Taylor based the stories on her own childhood family, and the truelife quality of her writing gives this classic its pageturning appeal. She is best known for the fivepart all of a kind series, which is based on her own large family and includes all of a kind family, more all of a kind family, all of a kind family downtown, all of a kind family uptown, and ella of all of a kind family. We hope that you will enjoy learning more about sydney taylor, and about the first book in the allofakind family series, published by follett in 1951. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Mary stevens the further adventures of five sisters growing up in a jewish family in new york at the beginning of the 20th century. The allofakinds are completely singular, skurnick said. In 2014, lizzie skurnick of lizzie skurnick books began to reissue the four sequels. But no one could have prepared them for the biggest surprise of all. However, i thoroughly enjoyed reading and writing discussion questions for the other 3 books. Allofakind family series by sydney taylor goodreads.
Jenkins expertly captures the warm family spirit of the classic books and their time for a new generation of readers. The all of a kind family series is a sweet, oldfashioned look at an orthodox jewish family s life in a poor, immigrant neighborhood in 1915 new york. Plus, all ofa kind family wasnt that interesting to me personally. June cummins wrote the forewords for the new editions. Welcome to my book blog, a place for readers and authors to connect. Pdf all of a kind family download full pdf book download. Sydney taylor has not lost her touch for recreating the everyday experiences of an early 1900s jewish family with uncloying warmth and appealing immediacy. Listen to more allofakind family audiobook by sydney. All of a kind family is charmingly oldfashioned, but i think its still. Sydney taylor grew up among immigrant families on new york citys lower east side prior to world war i and wrote the all of a kind family stories for her daughter. Grade 36more allofakind family is the third book in sydney taylors series that transports children back to a time of horses and wagons and colorful, bustling.
Single parents, samesex parents, multiracial families, and families of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds are included. All ofa kind family is about a jewish family who lives in new york city during the early 1900s. More all of a kind family the second book about the daily life of this loving family from the jewish community of the lower east side, beginning two years later, during their last days in the old house. Sydney taylors beloved all ofa kind family series chronicles a jewish immigrant family at the beginning of the twentieth century. It explains that no matter what kind of family you come from that it is always a part of you. Acclaimed author emily jenkins a greyhound, a groundhog and caldecott awardwinning artist paul o.
Buy more all of a kind family by sydney taylor online at alibris. This initial story was followed by four more books in the series. Allofakind family hanukkah based on the classic books. Free allofakind family worksheets and literature unit for. The family book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different varieties they come in. The first of sydney taylors allofakind family series remained in print, but the other four did not until lizzie rescued them. Sydney taylor grew up among immigrant families on new york citys lower east side prior to world war i and wrote the all ofa kind family series for her daughter.
Allofakind familyseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. In the third book of sydney taylors classic childrens. Mainly, though, its more of your favorite allofakind family. Lee more all ofa kind family por sydney taylor disponible en rakuten kobo.
It probably says more insightful things about the book than i could ever fit in. If it was charlotte, i could understand, said ella, who was the eldest and very serious. The all ofa kind family series became so popular that it crossed the divide from literature intended just for jewish readers to mainstream childrens literature. The second book in the series, this ya classic presents a vivid and humorous portrait of life at the turn of the century, as wwi approaches, a single uncle finds love. The post was produced in partnership with bloom, a literary site that features authors whose first books were published when they were 40 or older 1. Mainly, though, its more of your favorite all ofa kind family. Fans, along with those just meeting the five girls all of a kind, as their parents say, will join them back in 1912, on the lower east side of nyc, and watch as preparations for hanukkah are made. The books chronicle a jewish immigrant family at the beginning of the 20th century. This book is a story about families and how they are all different and unique in their own way. A classic series about a large jewish family in turnofthecentury new york city. Ella misses jules, who is fighting in world war i, henny spills tea on a dress she borrowed without asking, sarah works to win a prize at school, charlotte takes the elevated train without paying her fare, gertie make a pancake, and little charlie is terrified when he meets. May 01, 2016 an updated version of a familydiversity book from the 1970s.
The second book in the series offers more about everything. This book is appropriate for children who are 38 years of age. Free allofakind family worksheets and literature unit. The book opens with the marvelous lena the greena chapter, which introduces the. There are so many different kinds of families in the book world and the stories on this list bring them to life in vivid detail. Mar 30, 2016 chaim potoks story of a girl from a mixed family, growing up in depressionera new york, aware of the adults around hertheir conflicting faiths and classesstruck a massive chord. More allofakind family by sydney taylor, paperback. I loved all of a kind family it was so much fun to read, it was funny, happy, and sad all at the same time.
The allofakind family return in this second delightful tale and yes, despite the effort of some to reorder these by chronology, more allofakind family is the second book. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. In the third book of sydney taylors classic childrens series, ella finds a boyfriend and henny disagrees with. More allofakind family in the third book of sydney taylors classic childrens series, ella finds a boyfriend and henny disagrees with papa over her curfew. After moving uptown to the bronx, the charming all ofa kind family have a new home, new neighbors and new friends. Zelinsky rapunzel bring the beloved allofakind family to life in a new format.
The richly drawn characters, based on taylors own life, include five sistersella, henny, sarah, charlotte, gertieand their mischievous brother, charlie. Most jewish women have read those books, which were set in the 1910s and first published in the 1950s. The allofakind family series is a sweet, oldfashioned look at an orthodox jewish familys life in a poor, immigrant neighborhood in 1915 new york. This book made me think more about the importance of family.
Allofakind family ebook by sydney taylor rakuten kobo. Ella of allofakind family by sydney taylor, meryl rosner, june cummins november 4, 2014. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. Her husband ralph established the sydney taylor book award in her honor. Early chapter book that depict the daily life of a jewish family with 5 sisters set in the early 1900s that live on the lower eastside. Together they share adventures that find them searching for hidden buttons while dusting mamas front parlor and visiting with the peddlers in papas shop on rainy days. The all ofa kind family return in this second delightful tale and yes, despite the effort of some to reorder these by chronology, more all ofa kind family is the second book.