Description
Author: Sydney Taylor
Illustrators: Mary Stevens; Meryl Rosner
Publisher: Taylor Productions, Ltd. (Produced by Madison Publishing Associates)
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Dates: 1954–1978
Edition: Early trade editions
Format: Hardcover with dust jackets
Illustrated: Yes
Condition: Near Fine / Like New
Dust Jackets: Original jackets in new condition, protected in archival Brodart covers
Titles Included
• All-of-a-Kind Family: Downtown
• More All-of-a-Kind Family
• Ella of All-of-a-Kind Family
• All-of-a-Kind Family: Uptown
Description
One of the most beloved series in classic children’s literature, Sydney Taylor’s All-of-a-Kind Family books offer a warm, intimate portrait of Jewish family life in early-20th-century New York. Through everyday moments—school, holidays, sibling rivalries, and shared joys—these stories remain timeless, comforting, and deeply human. This is a beautifully preserved, complete set, ideal for readers, families, educators, and collectors alike.
Why We Love This Set
• A cornerstone of Jewish children’s literature
• Increasingly difficult to find as a clean, matching set
• Original dust jackets in exceptional condition
• Brodart-protected for long-term preservation
• A collection that grows more meaningful with time
This is a matched, high-condition bundle, ideal for families, educators, and collectors who want the heart of the series together on the shelf.
Collector’s Notes / Why We Love This Set
• One of the first mainstream American children’s series centered on Jewish family life
• Increasingly sought in uniform vintage condition, especially as a complete set
• Illustrations vary by volume, offering a fascinating visual evolution across decades
• Far scarcer to find clean, bright copies as a group than individually
• A cornerstone title for collections in children’s literature, cultural history, and New York fiction














