It’s also a … I loved Zelinsky's illustrations, with all the details of life in the early 1900s. But then Papa comes home and begins looking for her. Since Gerties is only four, she has only vague memories of how the family celebrates this important holiday. Illus. This is Random House's website for All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah extras: coloring pages; Emily's latke recipe with Paul's comments; notes from the back of the book discussing the original Sydney Taylor books, the history of New York's Lower East Side, a book list for further reading, and Emily's and Paul's personal relation to this story. The beloved characters from Sydney Taylor’s All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from a critically adored team–perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving! ‎ The beloved characters from Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from a critically adored team--perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving! Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela thinks her name is too long, so her father tells her the story of where it came from. On New York’s Lower East Side, menorahs sit in the windows of the tenements, the candles not yet lit. … Fans, along with those just meeting the five girls ("all of a kind," as their parents say), will join them back in 1912, on the Lower East Side of NYC, and watch as preparations for Hanukkah are made. HOW DARE THEY MESS WITH GENERATIONS OF JEWISH WOMEN'S CHILDHOOD MEMORIES?? Please try again later. AWARD 2019, Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House, Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network. Q&A. In this time when immigrants often do not feel accepted, the All-of-a-Kind Family gives a heartwarming glimpse of a Jewish immigrant family and their customs that is as relevant–and necessary–today as when it was first written. All-of-a-kind Family Hannukah book. undefined out of 5 stars with 0 reviews. I LOVE Emily Jenkins books. by the author. illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky; Schwartz & Wade/Random House, 2018. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for All-Of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah by Emily Jenkins (2018, Hardcover) at the best online prices at eBay! MSRP $17.99. But then Papa comes home and she is allowed out–and given the best job of all: lighting the first candle on the menorah.First published in 1951, Taylor’s chapter books have become time-honored favorites, selling over a million copies and touching generations of readers. This was a cute picture book introduction of that great chapter book series. This flowing language and the loose-but specific illustrations serve the story of a youngest child struggling to participate and help, but unable to do either because she is still too small. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The All-of-a-Kind Family books were one of my absolute favorite series when I was a kid. Copy provided by Young Adult Books Central, The All-of-a-Kind-Family prepare for Hanukkah in this new picture-book from author Emily Jenkins and illustrator Paul Zelinsky. A tantrum ensues and she is banished to her room until her father comes home and entices her out from under the bed with a promise of lighting the first candle. Fans, along with those just meeting the five girls ("all of a kind," as their parents say), will join them back in 1912, on the Lower East Side of NYC, and watch as prepar I nearly wore the pages out, reading them over and over again and I remember what an enormous treat it was when we'd go to Brentano's Book store in Chicago where I could actually BUY the next in the series. Illus. This book is a sweet homage. Hanukkah means lightening the Menorah and eating Mama's wonderful latkes with applesauce that she only makes once a year. be the first! ratings. Start by marking “All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The beloved characters from Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from a critically adored team—perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving! This flowing language and the loose-but specific illustrations serve the story of a youngest child struggling to participate and help, but unable to do either because she. The beloved characters from Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from a critically adored team—perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving! London & Glasgow: Blackie 1961, 1st. The All-of-a-Kind-Family prepare for Hanukkah in this new picture-book from author Emily Jenkins and illustrator Paul Zelinsky. "Share this joyous holiday tale of a Jewish immigrant family all year long." The story of Hanukkah is added at the end, for a refresher. This picture book extends the classic ALL-OF-A-KIND FAMILY novel series into a charmingly specific holiday celebration event. Her four sisters and mother are making preparations for the feast, dicing, peeling, grating, frying and Gertie wants to be a part of the humm, but her mother deems the tools too sharp and the grease too hot for inexperienced hands. Cozy yet spirited illustrations add to the abundant appeal of the story, while endnotes … Her four sisters get right to work on the meal preparations once Gertie arrives home. As twelve-year-old Ella, ten-year-old Henny, eight-year-old Sarah and six-year-old Charlotte help their mother with various tasks, in order to prepare latkes, four-year-old Gertie feels left out, and throws a tantrum. Candlewick. Hanukkah means lightening the Menorah and eating Mama's wonderful latkes with applesauce that she only makes once a year. be the first! We are experiencing technical difficulties. Jenkins and Zelinsky’s charming compliment to Taylor’s series perfectly captures the warmth and family values that made the original titles classics.A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018! All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah (Schwartz & Wade, $17.99) follows the youngest sister of five, Gertie as she tries to help her sisters make latkes. Number of Pages: 40. -- Kirkus Review, starred reviewAcclaimed author Emily Jenkins (A Greyhound, a Groundhog) and Caldecott Award … | 3-7 years I wasn't sure how I felt about Zelinsky's illustrations at first (I wanted them more full of period details) but upon reading his illustrator's note, I really appreciated his approach and it made me like the illustrations more. Sydney Taylor Book Award, Association of Jewish Libraries, By clicking SIGN UP, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s, Editor's Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy. The first of a series and a perennial favorite by Taylor, who based the book on her childhood in Manhattan's Lower East Side in … I grew up on All of A Kind Family so this was sheer nostalgia for me! Emily Jenkins lives in New York City. (JTA) — Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte and Gertie. t's Hanukkah 1912 on the Lower East Side of NYC and the five all-of-a-kind girls, Ella, 12, Henny, 10, Sarah, 8, Charlotte, 6, and Gertie, 4, are very excited. Based on the classic by Sydney Taylor, it is beautifully illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. Yes, this is based on the classic books by Sydney Taylor, but it does stand alone. Fans, along with those just meeting the five girls ("all of a kind," as their parents say), will join them back in 1912, on the Lower East Side of NYC, and watch as preparations for Hanukkah are made. Rejoin Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and especially Gertie as this loving Lower East Side family prepares for a Hanukkah feast. Gertie and her sister Sarah head home for dinner on the first night of Hanukkah in 1912. This story begins on the first night of Hanukkah in 1912 in the Lower East Side of New York City. She ends up throwing a temper tantrum and Mama leads her to the bedroom to wait till the holiday meal is ready. When she throws a tantrum at being left out, her mother puts her in her room to calm her down. I can't say enough good things about this book. Those books hold a special place in my heart…and now so does this story of left-out youngest sister Gertie and how Papa’s coaxing — and … "Share this joyous holiday tale of a Jewish immigrant family all year long." As twelve-year-old Ella, ten-year-old Henny, eight-year-old Sarah and six-year-old Charlotte help their mother with various tasks, in order to prepare latkes, four-year-old Gertie feels left out, and throws a tantrum. Since Gerties is only four, she has only vague memories of how the family celebrates this important holiday. By Emily Jenkins. Although she's eager to help, she is rebuffed at every turn because she might hurt herself. Her four sisters and mother are making preparations for the feast, dicing, peeling, grating, frying and Gertie wants to be a part of the humm, but her mother deems the tools too sharp and the grease too hot for inexperienced hands. Alma and How She Got Her Name. … I loved this book! and asks the pillow and other objects where Gertie was. The historic context and Hanukkah preparations are so thorough and engaging that readers need not be familiar with either the foundational characters and stories nor the customs of Hanukkah celebrations. My girls and I love the All-of-a-kind family. I am already looking forward to sharing it someday with a grandchild. Gertie, who at age 4 is the youngest of five children, is excited because her family will have latkes for dinner, though she can’t even remember what they taste like, since they only have the potato pancakes on Hanukkah. Especially with precocious Gertie and those gorgeous bold illustrations accompanying the gentle tale! Random/Schwartz & Wade, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-399-55419-3. As a huge fan of The All-of-a-Kind Family, and the author and illustrator who brought this wholesome entertaining family back to life, it is a pure delight. The story and the digital illustrations capture perfectly a place and time and take readers back to a century ago while also paying tribute to traditions that are still closely followed today. Finally, with the arrival of her father, she joins the rest of the family and helps him light the first candle on the menorah. — Kirkus Review, starred review Begin with All-of-a Kind Family. I would have liked it better if it was a stand-alone about a new fictional family of the time. ARTICLES. Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins and Caldecott Award-winning artist Paul O. Zelinsky bring the beloved "All-of-a-Kind Family" to life in a new format. I grew up on All of A Kind Family so this was sheer nostalgia for me! MSRP $17.99. Eventually Papa comes in from work (I'm assuming...that generation didn't take time off for much of anything!) Share this joyous holiday tale of a Jewish immigrant family all year long.” —Kirkus Review, starred review“Here’s hoping for more adventures of these exceptional sisters.” —Booklist, starred review“When two top picture book talents (the team behind the Toys Go Out series) introduce a new generation to Sydney Taylor’s classic stories of Jewish family life on the Lower East Side, it’s what’s known in Yiddish as a mechaye—something that gives great joy.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“While readers need not be familiar with the classic series, generations of parents who grew up with this unforgettable immigrant family will certainly welcome this new picture book as the perfect way to introduce these memorable characters to the next generation of readers.” —School Library Journal, starred review“Jenkins’s cozy present-tense text and Zelinsky’s thick-lined, expressive, color-saturated illustra¬tions capture the happy bustle of a loving family amid lots of well-researched period details.”—Horn Book, starred review“This will be a snug holiday readaloud both for those celebrating and those who are just yearning for latkes, and it could elicit tales of audience family traditions as well.” —Bulletin“A picture book that lovingly and dutifully brings to life the family’s cozy Lower East Side apartment, with Zelinsky’s warm, close-up illustrations — and occasional dazzling cutaways — which evoke both the cramped quarters and the strong emotional bonds of the family.” — The New York Times“a beautiful picture-book adaptation of events taken from Sydney Taylor’s classic stories, published in the 1950s, about an all-daughters family of Jewish immigrants.” —Wall Street Journal“This touching celebration of food and family (based on Sydney Taylor’s All-of-a-King Family series from the 1950s) is flavored with dashes of history and love – a lovely recipe for any holiday.” —USA Today, Sydney Taylor Book Award, Association of Jewish Libraries Shipping & Returns. First things first. I like this book because they make and make latkes. That made Gertie smile. Fans, along with those just meeting the five girls ("all of a kind," as their parents say), will join them back in 1912, on the Lower East Side of NYC, and watch as preparations for Hanukkah are made. Help us improve this page. The beloved characters from Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from a critically adored team--perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving "Share this joyous holiday tale of a Jewish immigrant family all year long." The author Emily Jenkins teamed up with the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky to create ALL-OF-A-KIND FAMILY HANUKKAH (Schwartz & Wade, 40 … Details. When Gertie, the youngest, is not allowed to help prepare latkes, she throws a tantrum. Gertie's personality and her earnest wish to be included will resonate with other young readers who may wonder when they will be old enough to join in the family fun. All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah - Kindle edition by Jenkins, Emily, Zelinsky, Paul O.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Firmly placed in the point of view of Gertie, the youngest sister too little to help with latke preparations (sharp peeler, hot oil). | ISBN 9780399554193 Gertie is sure that time will never pass as she smells all those delicious aromas from the kitchen. It’s the first night of Hanukkah in 1912. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. ALL-OF-A-KIND FAMILY HANUKKAH. Gertie and her older sister, Sarah, arrive home to find the kitchen already bustling. On the other hand, don’t miss the originals. I LOVED this series growing up. As a lonely only I remember well reading books about this big family and wishing to be in it. All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah is a meticulously researched, beautifully written and illustrated original picture book about the characters in Sydney Taylor’s classic middle-grade All-of-a-Kind Family books (which, in turn, were based on Taylor’s own family). When Papa comes in out of the cold outside and comes to find Gertie we see what a loving, funny father he is in a scene of gingersnaps, love and the promos of lighting the first candle. This was a delight to read! Gertie is sure that time will. By Juana Martinez-Neal. Taylor published a total of five books in the series, the last of which was published in 1978. All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah [is] a picture book that lovingly and dutifully brings to life the family's cozy Lower East Side apartment, with Zelinsky's warm, close-up illustrations—and occasional dazzling cutaways—which evoke both the cramped quarters and the strong emotional bonds of the family. I loved the original All-of-a-Kind Family books when I was younger. It seemed that Mama was particularly stressed during this story for some reason, but she could have found something simple for Gertie to do. This website uses cookies to improve our website, assist in program awareness, and give you the best possible experience when using our site. As always, Papa is the voice of reason, and calms her down, and, of course, the family celebrates a lovely holiday together. Buy, Sep 11, 2018 Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah. Banished to the girls’ bedroom, she can still hear the sounds and smell the smells of a family getting ready to celebrate. … Zelinsky’s digital artwork brilliantly evokes the crowded but cozy tenement world of the early 20th century, while his use of perspective lovingly draws readers into the drama. Hanukkah, 1912, little 4 year old Gertie anxiously awaits their annual latkes while getting a reminder on the season's rituals and history. The illustrations by Paul O. Zelinsky are a perfect counterpart to the text and the combination makes for a lovely piece of picture book perfection. How can this not be amazing? When Gertie, the youngest, is not allowed to help prepare latkes, she throws a tantrum. One person (Gertie) is four and she can help... no, she cannot help with anything. ratings. This book also conveniently fits into the PopSugar Reading Challenge prompt for "A Book that Makes You Nostalgic". Her chapter books include the Toys series, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky; she is co-author of the Upside-down Magic series. Refresh and try again. Everyone is busy with preparing the ingredients for the latkes except Gertie, who's still just a little too young. Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins (A Greyhound, a Groundhog) and Caldecott Award-winning artist Paul O. Zelinsky (Rapunzel) bring the beloved All-of-a-Kind Family to life in a new format. -- Kirkus Review, starred review Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins (A Greyhound, a Groundhog) and Caldecott Award-winning artist Paul O. All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah . This original story is based on the characters originated by Sydney Taylor in her “All-of-a-Kind Family” stories about a Jewish family on the Lower East Side of New York city in 1912. All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah, written by Emily Jenkins and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky, is published by Penguin Random House. ARTICLES. I am already looking forward to sharing it someday with a grandchild. Mistaken identities, one-night stands, forbidden love, fake engagements—oh my! | 3-7 years Gertie hides under her bed and we experience the pathos at. I really liked this story of a family's busy preparations for their Hanukkah celebration. She's sure that they'll be sorry when they can't find her. Emily Jenkins perfectly captures the family warmth and setting of the beloved All-of-a-Kind novels while cleverly showing the reader all of the aspects of the Hanukkah celebration as the story develops. The beloved characters from Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from a critically adored team--perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving! The beloved characters from Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from a critically adored team--perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving "Share this joyous holiday tale of a Jewish immigrant family all year long." By Brian Selznick and David Serlin. We’d love your help. Emily Jenkins', "All-Of-A-Kind Family Hanukkah" is a delightful, romantic Hanukkah picture book that takes her readers back to the East Side of New York and inside the home of a family with five girls ranging in age from 4-12. When she throws a tantrum at being left out, her mother puts her in her room to calm her down. A tantrum ensues and she is banished to her room until her father comes home and entices her out from under the bed with a promi. First sentence: When darkness comes, it will be the first night of Hanukkah, 1912. More By and About This Author. In this time when immigrants often do not feel accepted, the All-of-a-Kind Family gives a heartwarming glimpse of a Jewish immigrant family and their customs that is as relevant--and necessary--today as when it was first written. -- Kirkus Revi… About this item. I wanted to dislike this SO MUCH! Her four sisters get right to work on the meal preparations once Gertie arrives home. | ISBN 9780399554216 Yeah, no worries. Fans, along with those just meeting the five girls (“all of a kind,” as their parents say), will join them back in 1912, on the Lower East Side of NYC, and watch as preparations for Hanukkah are made. Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins (A Greyhound, a Groundhog) and Caldecott Award-winning artist Paul O. Zelinsky (Rapunzel) bring the beloved All-of-a-Kind Family to life in a new format. I hope there will be more forthcoming. and asks the pillow and other objects where Gertie was. Everyone is busy with preparing the ingredients for the latkes except Gertie, who's still just a little too young. Eventually Papa comes in from work (I'm assuming...that generation didn't take time off for much of anything!) Her mother sends her to her room, where she stays until her father comes home, and gives her something truly important to do: help to light the first cand. Readers join them back in 1912, on the Lower East Side of NYC. Free shipping for many products! be the first! All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah This National Jewish Book Awards Finalist is written by Emily Jenkins but based on the characters created in 1912 by Sydney Taylor. British edition, 188 pp., 1961. As twelve-year-old Ella, ten-year-old Henny, eight-year-old Sarah and six-year-old Charlotte help their mother with various tasks, in order to prepare latkes, four-year-old Gertie feels left out, and throws a tantrum. Gertie is especially eager because Mama will be making potato pancakes—a once-a-year treat for her “all of a kind” five daughters. It is the story of a Jewish family with 5 girls preparing for Hanukkah in New York City. All-of-A-Kind Family Hanukkah, picture book Emily Jenkins, Paul O. Zelinsky All-of-a-Kind-Family. Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins ( A Greyhound, a Groundhog) and Caldecott Award-winning artist Paul O. Zelinsky ( Rapunzel) bring the beloved All-of-a-Kind Family to life in a new format. Buy, Sep 11, 2018 | ISBN 9780399554193 | 3-7 years, Sep 11, 2018 | ISBN 9780399554209 | 3-7 years, Sep 11, 2018 | ISBN 9780399554216 | 3-7 years. This picture book continues the family stories originally written by Sydney Taylor, refreshing them for a new audience who will surely agree that they are timeless and just as meaningful and relevant today as when the original ones were written. The historic context and Hanukkah preparations are so thorough and engaging that readers need not be familiar with either the foundational characters and stories nor the customs of Hanukkah celebrations. Sydney Taylor Book Award for Younger Readers (2019), 48 Rollicking Romance Recommendations by Trope. By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. In “All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah” (Schwartz & Wade Books/Random House, 2018), Emily Jenkins revisits Sydney Taylor’s classic series about a Jewish immigrant family on the Lower East Side, with masterful illustrations by Paul O. Zelinsky. by Schwartz & Wade. All-of-a-kind Family Hanukkah (Book) : Jenkins, Emily : In 1912 New York, Gertie feels left out while Mama and her four older sisters cook Hanukkah dinner, but Papa comes home and asks her help with an important task. The All-of-a-Kind-Family prepare for Hanukkah in this new picture-book from author Emily Jenkins and illustrator Paul Zelinsky. All-of-a-kind Family Hanukkah (Book) : Jenkins, Emily : "Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins ( A Greyhound, a Groundhog) and Caldecott Award-winning artist Paul O. Zelinsky ( Rapunzel) bring the beloved All-of-a-Kind Family to life in a new format. All-Of-A-Kind Family Hanukkah - by Emily Jenkins (Hardcover) $11.99. The beloved characters from Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from a critically adored team--perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving! Jenkins and Zelinsky NAILED IT. Mad, Gertie storms off to the bedroom and hides under the bed. Emily Jenkins is the author of many books for children, including the recent picture books Tiger and Badger, illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay, and Princessland, illustrated by Yoko Tanaka. Random/Schwartz & Wade, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-399-55419-3. She ends up throwing a temper tantrum and Mama leads her to the bedroom to wait till the holiday meal is ready. I loved the All-of-a-Kind Family books when I was a kid, so I was excited to see a picture book version. By Emily Jenkins, Author & Paul O. Zelinsky, Illustrator. The names of the five fictional sisters bring a smile to generations of Jewish Americans who grew up reading “All-of-a-Kind Family,” the Finally, Gertie has a part to play in the Hanukkah celebration. Four-year-old Gertie wants to help her older sisters make the Hanukkah latkes, but she’s just too little. Gertie hides under her bed and we experience the pathos at being excluded through her eyes. She's sure that they'll be sorry when th. There's no denying it: The romance genre has got some of the... To see what your friends thought of this book, I think I would have enjoyed this more had it not attempted to be part of the All-of-a-Kind Family series. This is a lovely picture book about a much-loved series for kids that was written almost 70 years ago. That said, it's still a charming story and I appreciated the back matter, too. Sep 11, 2018 Parents need to know that Emily Jenkins' All-of-a Kind Family Hanukkah is a picture book adaptation of the classic book of the same name by Sydney Taylor, which introduced this Jewish family of five sisters to readers in 1951. Buy, Sep 11, 2018 -- Kirkus Review, starred review Will he be able to find Gertie so that she can to the help him with the most important job, lighting the menorah? Included in The ABC of It : Why Children’s Bo… "Share this joyous holiday tale of a Jewish immigrant family all year long." Q&A. Her stormy tantrum banishes her to her bedroom as her sisters set the table and finish preparing dinner. Sweet story, telling of Hanukkah traditions, a large Jewish family at the turn of the 20th century, and particularly the making of latkes. | 3-7 years Gertie throws a tantrum after being told repeatedly that she's too young to help with the Hanukkah preparations. Let’s Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout; Dance, Spin & Turn It Out! It is 1912 on New York City’s Lower East Side, and two sisters are hurrying home to their family to prepare for Hanukkah. based on the classic books by Sydney Taylor. A very good book, with beautiful illustrations. I loved these books as a child. by Paul O. Zelinsky. t's Hanukkah 1912 on the Lower East Side of NYC and the five all-of-a-kind girls, Ella, 12, Henny, 10, Sarah, 8, Charlotte, 6, and Gertie, 4, are very excited. The beloved characters from Sydney Taylor’s All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from a critically adored team–perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving!“Share this joyous holiday tale of a Jewish immigrant family all year long.” — Kirkus Review, starred reviewAcclaimed author Emily Jenkins (A Greyhound, a Groundhog) and Caldecott Award-winning artist Paul O. Zelinsky (Rapunzel) bring the beloved All-of-a-Kind Family to life in a new format. All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah. All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah Emily Jenkins, illus. Emily Jenkins has written many highly acclaimed books for children, including Water in the Park, a Booklist Editors’ Choice and a Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book; Lemonade in Winter, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year; and two Boston Globe–Horn… More about Emily Jenkins, “While readers need not be familiar with the classic series, generations of parents who grew up with this unforgettable immigrant family will certainly welcome this new picture book as the perfect way to introduce these memorable characters to the next generation of readers” —School Library Journal, starred review“Writing with the support of the Sydney Taylor Foundation, Jenkins expertly captures the warm family spirit of the classic books and their time for a new generation of readers. Illus. Shipping & Returns. Welcome back. T. This was a delight to read! What an accomplishment, especially given the weight of expectations among, Hanukkah, 1912, little 4 year old Gertie anxiously awaits their annual latkes while getting a reminder on the season's rituals and history. Dr. Seuss’s ‘Tis the Season: A Holiday Celebration, Discover Book Picks from the CEO of Penguin Random House US. Gertie is the youngest and just too little to help! Gertie’s frustration is relatable to every young child, while the love, warmth and good humor in her family provide a deep sense of security. I agree with other reviewers, such as Manybooks and Cheryl, that the mother is not portrayed her as I remember her from the books (she would have been more compassionate and more imaginative in finding a way for Gertie to be included in the preparation of the latkes, IMO, and moreover I think it would have been natural for a girl of four years old to have had something useful to do in the kitchen especially in these days) and nothing about the way the family was portrayed would have made me think it was "the" All-of-a-Kind family had it not been for the names. "Share this joyous holiday tale of a Jewish immigrant family all year long." Her stormy tantrum banishes her to her bedroom as her sisters set the table and finish preparing dinner. be the first! They're back in this sweet picture book. By continuing to browse, you're agreeing to our use of cookies. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Mad, Gertie storms off to the bedroom and hides under the bed. 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