All-Of-A-Kind Family

All-of-a-Kind Family
Synopsis
Book 1 of 5 in the All-of-a-Kind Family series. 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!
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Mindful Muslim Review

This book is an intimate portrayal of a hardworking, conservative and practicing Jewish immigrant family. It illustrates the life and culture of the Jewish community in New York City at the turn of the century with detailed descriptions of Jewish religious rituals, holidays, and celebrations. A very entertaining read about the adventures of a poor and close-knit family, rich in love and values. The five sisters and their baby brother make everything– from dusting the front room to visiting the library– an adventure.

Mindful Muslim Reader recommends Book 1 in this series.

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Publisher: Yearling
Published: 1989 (originally published in 1951)
Page Count: 189
ISBN13: 9780440400592
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