Sydney taylors charming books capture the everyday life of a home with little. Their names are ella, henny, sarah, charlotte, and gertie. Zelinsky rapunzel bring the beloved allofakind family to life in a. Sydney taylor 19041978 was an american author of childrens literature. Best books, top 100 childrens novels 2012 tagged with. Be the first to ask a question about more allofakind family. All of a kind family, by sydney taylor, illustrated by helen john november 20, 20 by. Sydney taylors series begins with five sisters, two years apart and their. Ella, henny, sarah, charlotte and gertie living at the turn of the century in new yorks lower east side.
The values of family love, charity, wisdom, compassion, and social justice that define taylors allofakind family owe their particular flavor to jewish culture. The family consists of a mom, a dad, and five step and stair daughters. Allofakind family was also the first recipient of the jewish book councils national jewish book award for childrens literature in 1952. Allofakind family by sydney taylor, helen john, sidney. Allofakind family mobi 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.
Apr 16, 2007 listen to allofakind family audiobook by sydney taylor. Taylor based the stories on her own childhood family, and the truelife quality of her writing gives this classic its pageturning appeal. All ofa kind family by sydney taylor published in 1951 its the turn of the century in new yorks lower east side and a sense of adventure and excitement abounds for five young sisters ella, henny, sarah, charlotte and gertie. This sequel finds talented ella, mischievous henny, studious sarah, dreamy charlotte, and little gertie helping mama with their new baby brother, charlie. Once again, the loving all of a kind family provides the support needed for ella to make the right decision. The book is about the adventures the five sisters have together. Follett award for allofakind familys contribution to childrens literature in 1951. But no one could have prepared them for the biggest. Free all of a kind family study unit worksheets for teachers to print. All ofa kind family by sydney taylor, 9780440400592, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The book also won the 1952 jewish book council award. If it was charlotte, i could understand, said ella, who was the eldest and very serious. Allofakind family is the first in a series of novels about the lively family and is a sweet, charming read.
Parents need to know that sydney taylors allofakind family series delves deep into the lives of hardworking jewish immigrants who are poor in material goods but rich in love. 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. All of a kind family downtown by sydney taylor kirkus. Free allofakind family worksheets and literature unit for. Mamas girls were going to the library, and henny was impatient. Meet the allofakind family ella, henny, sarah, charlotte, and gertie who live with their parents in new york city at the turn of the. Thus continues the tale of a jewish family of five sisters. Allofakind family is a 1951 childrens book by sydney taylor about a family of five american. Allofakind family uptown by sydney taylor librarything. Her stories based on life in her large family are chronicled in a set of five books known. Originally published in 1951, sydney taylors novel, all of a kind family, is set in new york city around 1912. This initial story was followed by four more books in the series.
All of a kind family is the story of the adventures, and misadventures. Meet the allofakind family ella, henny, sarah, charlotte, and gertie who live with their parents in new york city at the turn of the century. Description book allofakind family by sydney taylor its the turn of the century in new yorks lower east side and a sense of adventure and excitement abounds for five young sisters ella, henny, sarah, charlotte and gertie. In the third book of sydney taylors classic childrens series, ella finds a boyfriend and henny disagrees with papa over her curfew. All of a kind family library binding published august 23rd 2005 by delacorte books for young readers library binding, 192 pages. She is best known for the fivepart allofakind series, which is based on her own large family and includes allofakind family, more allofakind family, allofakind.
Ella of allofakind family by sydney taylor, paperback. 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. Fiction five sisters living in new york city during the early 1900s find many interesting adventures awaiting them nearly every day. The language is fairly formal think laura ingalls wilder rather than judy blume, reflecting the style at the time the series was first published in 1951. Sydney taylor grew up among immigrant families on new york citys lower east side prior to world war i and wrote the allofakind family series for her daughter. Allofakind family by sydney taylor overdrive rakuten.
She is best known for the fivepart allofakind series, which is based on her own large family and includes allofakind family, more allofakind family, allofakind family downtown, allofakind family uptown, and ella of allofakind family. Set at the turn of the century, allofakind family is about 5 kids living with their kids in new york. Sydney taylor october 30, 1904 february 12, 1978 was an american author. Sydney taylor has not lost her touch for recreating the everyday experiences of an early 1900s jewish family with uncloying warmth and appealing immediacy. Mama keeps the girls busy, and papas shop offers the chance to see his peddler friends and to find an occasional surprise. 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. This book tells of five jewish sisters, each two years apart. Allofakind family, sydney taylor about elizabeth bird elizabeth bird is currently the collection development manager of the evanston public library system and a former. All ofa kind family worksheets and literature unit by sydney taylor grades 46 daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report. As a kid the first chapter book i remember reading was allofakind family by sydney taylor. Although there seems to be some disagreement, regarding the correct order of sydney taylors series, given that the fourth book to be published, allofakind family downtown, chronicles events occurring between allofakind family and more allofakind family, i have always considered this book, allofakind family uptown, to be the third.
Taylor followed allofakind family with four sequels. Once again, the loving allofakindfamily provides the support needed for ella to make the right decision. Allofakind family by sydney taylor the book ends here. In the perfect historical fiction book, which later became a series, for jewish girls, taylor detailed the life of a family of five girls who lived in the tenements of the lower east side around the turn of the 20th century. Theres something to be said for a book that makes you wish youd been part of a poor immigrant family living in new yorks upper east side on the eve of world war. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. We hope that you will enjoy learning more about sydney taylor, and about the first book in the all ofa kind family series, published by follett in 1951. Allofakind family sydney taylorhelen john download. Here she revisits the five little girls before their move uptown. Apr 02, 2017 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 series for her daughter. Thus continues the tale of a jewish family of five sistersella, henny, sarah, charlotte and gertieliving at the turn of the century in new yorks lower.
Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. After her death, her husband established the sydney taylor book. Allofakind family by sydney taylor is about five daughters of a jewish immigrant family who are poor but rich in love. Acclaimed author emily jenkins a greyhound, a groundhog and caldecott awardwinning artist paul o. All of a kind family, sydney taylor about elizabeth bird elizabeth bird is currently the collection development manager of the evanston public library system and a former materials specialist for new york public library. 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. I squealed aloud when i saw this in my librarys list of downloadable audio books.
Sydney taylor s series begins with five sisters, two years apart and their weekly library trip and ends with a surprise. More allofakind family by sydney taylor librarything. Theres lots of everyday life in this book, but theres also a surprise just around the corner. Free allofakind family worksheets and literature unit.
Ella, sarah, henny, charlotte, and gertie love reading library books, hate dusting, and get excited about celebrating their jewish heritage on new yorks east side at the turn of the century. In the third book of sydney taylors classic childrens. Pdf all of a kind family download full pdf book download. It was the first book with jewish characters to be read and loved by all kinds of. 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. Allofakind familyseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Five little girls in one family supply in lively activities and affection what may be. Jan 05, 2011 sydney taylor 19041978 was an american author of childrens literature. Sydney taylors classic book for middle readers is set in the lower east side of new york city and depicts the life of a traditional jewish family in the early 20th century. All ofa kind family book report form pdf file customize the all ofa kind family book report all ofa kind family. This lively family, subject of four more allofa kind books, is full of unique characters, all deftly illustrated by helen john.
All of a kind family downtown book by sydney taylor. Listen to allofakind family downtown by sydney taylor. This lively family, subject of four more allofa kind books, is full of unique. Allofakind family by sydney taylor and suzanne toren. Her parents and eldest sister ella emigrated in 1900 to the united states and settled in the lower east side of manhattan, as many jewish families did. Allofakind family worksheets and literature unit by sydney taylor grades 46 daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report. Buy a cheap copy of all of a kind family downtown book by sydney taylor.
All of a kind family, by sydney taylor, illustrated by. Allofakind family downtown audiobook sydney taylor. Allofakind family ebook by sydney taylor rakuten kobo. Sydney taylor created a fictional family of such endearing character and loving spirit that her young readers clamored for more titles. More allofakind family, allofakind family uptown, allofakind family downtown and, published posthumously, ella of allofakind family. Buy more allofakind family by sydney taylor online at alibris. Buy more all of a kind family by sydney taylor online at alibris. Allofakind family library binding published august 23rd 2005 by delacorte books for young readers library binding, 192 pages. Jo taylor marshall, from the book allofakind family by sydney taylor. Sydney taylor october 30, 1904 february 12, 1978 was an american author she was born sarah brenner in new york city to jewish immigrant parents. 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 of a kind family series. The beloved characters from sydney taylors allofakind family return in this heartwarming picture book from a critically adored teamperfect for hanukkah giftgiving.
Buy a cheap copy of allofakind family book by sydney taylor. The final book was published shortly after taylors death in 1978. All of a kind family by sydney taylor, helen john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Allofakind family book report form pdf file customize the allofakind family book report allofakind family. I loved the all ofa kind family books when i was a child. We hope that you will enjoy learning more about sydney taylor, and about the first book in the allof.
The girls enjoy doing everything together especially when it involves holidays and surprises. She shared her family and its stories with postworld war ii children who were largely from second and. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. She has a crush on a young man, one of her papas friends. More all ofa kind family by sydney taylor book resume.
Entertaining and educational, this book brings to life the joys and fears of that time and place. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Fiction five sisters living in new york city during the early. Allofakind family by sydney taylor the story sailor. 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. Thus continues the tale of a jewish family of five sistersella, henny, sarah, charlotte and gertieliving at the turn of the century in new yorks. Parents need to know that sydney taylor s all of a kind family series delves deep into the lives of hardworking jewish immigrants who are poor in material goods but rich in love. Mama teaches the girls how to cook and clean, and how helping the family can be fun. Publication date 1966 topics family life, family life publisher new york. Allofakind family by sydney taylor, helen john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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