Book Series · 6 Books

All-of-a-Kind Family Books

In order from All-of-a-Kind Family to All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah.

All-of-a-Kind Family
More All-of-a-Kind Family
All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown
All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown
Ella of All-of-a-Kind Family
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

All-of-a-Kind Family
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1951

All-of-a-Kind Family

By Sydney Taylor

A family of five sisters living on the East Side of New York City navigate everyday life, traditions, and relationships.

189 pages· 31,980 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Summary: In bustling New York City, five spirited sisters—Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertie—navigate childhood adventures and challenges. From playful button hunts to rainy day visits at Papa's shop, their bond is unbreakable. But amidst the joys of holidays and shared secrets, an unforeseen surprise awaits, testing their unity and resilience. What could possibly change their world forever?
In reading order

All-of-a-Kind Family Series

6 books · Published 1951–2018

#1
All-of-a-Kind Family
Sale price
$759

All-of-a-Kind Family

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1951

A family of five sisters living on the East Side of New York City navigate everyday life, traditions, and relationships.

#2
More All-of-a-Kind Family
Sale price
$1348

More All-of-a-Kind Family

Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 1954

A Jewish family navigates love, friendship, and change as WWI looms.

#3
All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown
Sale price
$1348

All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown

Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 1958

A family faces new adventures and challenges in early 20th-century New York.

#4
All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown
Sale price
$1248

All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1972

Five sisters face new adventures and challenges in a vibrant family tale.

#5
Ella of All-of-a-Kind Family
Sale price
$1248

Ella of All-of-a-Kind Family

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1978

Ella must choose between love and her Broadway dreams.

All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah
Sale price
$1797

All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up in a large family on the Lower East Side of New York City in the early 20th century.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the All-of-a-Kind Family series?

There are 6 books in the All-of-a-Kind Family series. It began with All-of-a-Kind Family in 1951, and the newest book, All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah, was published in 2018.

What order should you read the All-of-a-Kind Family books in?

Start with All-of-a-Kind Family and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the All-of-a-Kind Family books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring All-of-a-Kind Family to life.

01

Sydney Taylor

Author
02

Emily Jenkins

Author
03

Mary Stevens

Illustrator
04

Beth Krush

Illustrator
05

Joe Krush

Illustrator
06

Meryl Rosner

Illustrator

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