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crankylibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Another great set of stories, as little brother Charlie, now 3, gets to share in the adventures of his older sisters. Life in World War I era New York is perilous; there is a near traffic fatality, a serious health scare, and worrisome news from abroad. Yet romance blooms for Ella (in the library!) and for sweet, schlubby Uncle Hyman.
mimima's review against another edition
4.0
I couldn't remember which one had the quarantine (the first one) so re-read this one to see. I loved these as a kid and love them still.
chelseavk's review against another edition
3.0
This is a lovely collection of episodical stories. They are a charming and homey look into an American Jewish family in 1900's New York.
howjessicareads's review
5.0
Reading this series aloud with the girls was the best idea! ❤️ We’re all loving them.
insearchof_wonder_'s review
3.0
I didn't enjoy the books quite as much as the girls got older. I didn't agree with some of their decisions, but they were still fun to read.
celebrin's review
4.0
I reread this for the first time since I was about 14 and loved it just the same.
malkarivka's review against another edition
5.0
Another adorable and heartwarming entry to this fabulous series.
rebekahmorris's review against another edition
4.0
Returning to these delightful characters is like visiting with old friends.
Everyone is growing up, and Charlie is no longer a baby. It's fun to read about the Jewish traditions, and life on the East Side. There's excitement, laughter, tears, and a bit of romance in this book (though not what you might except at first).
I will be rereading this again, I'm sure.
Everyone is growing up, and Charlie is no longer a baby. It's fun to read about the Jewish traditions, and life on the East Side. There's excitement, laughter, tears, and a bit of romance in this book (though not what you might except at first).
I will be rereading this again, I'm sure.
satyridae's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, now this one stands up to the re-read. Lovely, lovely book. Evocative of the Lower East Side, poised before the First World War. The family is doing better financially, and there's The Wedding to look forward to and be part of.
My favorite bit in this book is when Charlie goes downstairs to solemnly tell the shopkeeper, "My mama don't smile on me."
This one gets tucked back on the shelf for certain.
My favorite bit in this book is when Charlie goes downstairs to solemnly tell the shopkeeper, "My mama don't smile on me."
This one gets tucked back on the shelf for certain.
katekat's review against another edition
5.0
The All-of-a-Kind Family books were some of my mother's favorites growing up so of course I read them as a child. I recently re-read them and still enjoyed them as an adult. There are some parts of them that are rather problematic from a religious tolerance perspective but in general they stand the test of time and are sweet well written books.
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