--- product_id: 47041953 title: "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" price: "VT5799" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/47041953-the-vanderbeekers-of-141st-street store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street **Price:** VT5799 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street - **How much does it cost?** VT5799 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/47041953-the-vanderbeekers-of-141st-street) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street: 9780544876392: Glaser, Karina Yan: Books Review: Wonderful book - This family read goes to the heart of how love and hard work in a family draws hearts together. This family is the epitome of effort, failure, more effort, and a positive result that isn't perfect, but it is a steppingstone to a better life. The characters are distinct, the setting is real. This story is part of a most wonderful series. As a children's librarian, wife, mother, and grandmother, I love it. Review: Heartwarming family story - There is so much to love about The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street, everything from the setting to the characters and the storyline were just wonderful. First off is the setting of Harlem with all of these fun detailed descriptions of the brownstone and surrounding shops and landmarks, the darling black and white illustrations by the author for the layout of the ground floor apartment, an illustration of where the other residents of the building live and full-page map of Harlem on the front inside cover. And look at that cover, utterly gorgeous, the colors just pop. The Vanderbeekers are a large family that includes two parents, five siblings, a dog, a cat and even a bunny, together they bring all the joyous sounds of a bustling household with siblings who love and care about one another. Each of the children is delightful on their own and so individually realized and unique. There's even an extended family made of friends, relatives, and neighbors with lovely interactions between the Vanderbeeker children and their friends that appear in natural ways, with everything from the mailman who while dropping off the mail gets homemade dog treats from Hyacinth, Oliver and his best friend Jimmy who talk on their walkie talkie's, the upstairs neighbors Miss Josie and Mr. Jeet who visit with young Laney and even Isa's music teacher Mr. Van Hooten, who together give this book a warm, comfy feeling of both community and family. Not to mention there is a side story between one of the twins and Benny, whose mom owns the local bakery and a bit of a mix-up over an upcoming dance. Plus food, glorious food references making me want to try the hot chocolate with cayenne and cinnamon that was mentioned. I really love how the Vanderbeeker siblings are trying to win over their curmudgeonly landlord by drawing on their individual strengths in writing poetry, drawing, crafting, music, and kindness toward animals to make gifts for the Beiderman in hopes he would see how valuable they were and renew their lease. Their plans to smoother him with kindness don't always go as planned, but they aren't easily discouraged and they do make a lovely team. I was really touched when the reason Mr. Beiderman hasn't left his apartment was revealed, and how the children realized that "home is more than a place" and that what they really wanted is for Mr. Beiderman to feel better. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #112,895 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Children's City Life Books #72 in Children's Siblings Books (Books) #457 in Children's Friendship Books | | Book 1 of 7 | The Vanderbeekers | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,577) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | Grade level | 3 - 7 | | ISBN-10 | 0544876393 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0544876392 | | Item Weight | 14.7 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | October 3, 2017 | | Publisher | Clarion Books | | Reading age | 8 - 11 years, from customers | ## Images ![The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KDGtEKgAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful book *by N***L on January 26, 2026* This family read goes to the heart of how love and hard work in a family draws hearts together. This family is the epitome of effort, failure, more effort, and a positive result that isn't perfect, but it is a steppingstone to a better life. The characters are distinct, the setting is real. This story is part of a most wonderful series. As a children's librarian, wife, mother, and grandmother, I love it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heartwarming family story *by T***J on April 9, 2018* There is so much to love about The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street, everything from the setting to the characters and the storyline were just wonderful. First off is the setting of Harlem with all of these fun detailed descriptions of the brownstone and surrounding shops and landmarks, the darling black and white illustrations by the author for the layout of the ground floor apartment, an illustration of where the other residents of the building live and full-page map of Harlem on the front inside cover. And look at that cover, utterly gorgeous, the colors just pop. The Vanderbeekers are a large family that includes two parents, five siblings, a dog, a cat and even a bunny, together they bring all the joyous sounds of a bustling household with siblings who love and care about one another. Each of the children is delightful on their own and so individually realized and unique. There's even an extended family made of friends, relatives, and neighbors with lovely interactions between the Vanderbeeker children and their friends that appear in natural ways, with everything from the mailman who while dropping off the mail gets homemade dog treats from Hyacinth, Oliver and his best friend Jimmy who talk on their walkie talkie's, the upstairs neighbors Miss Josie and Mr. Jeet who visit with young Laney and even Isa's music teacher Mr. Van Hooten, who together give this book a warm, comfy feeling of both community and family. Not to mention there is a side story between one of the twins and Benny, whose mom owns the local bakery and a bit of a mix-up over an upcoming dance. Plus food, glorious food references making me want to try the hot chocolate with cayenne and cinnamon that was mentioned. I really love how the Vanderbeeker siblings are trying to win over their curmudgeonly landlord by drawing on their individual strengths in writing poetry, drawing, crafting, music, and kindness toward animals to make gifts for the Beiderman in hopes he would see how valuable they were and renew their lease. Their plans to smoother him with kindness don't always go as planned, but they aren't easily discouraged and they do make a lovely team. I was really touched when the reason Mr. Beiderman hasn't left his apartment was revealed, and how the children realized that "home is more than a place" and that what they really wanted is for Mr. Beiderman to feel better. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cute Christmas story *by R***6 on December 13, 2025* Cute Christmas story of siblings working together, slightly mischievous and also sweet, to make a new friend and save their home. I read aloud to my upper elementary kids and they enjoyed it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/47041953-the-vanderbeekers-of-141st-street](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/47041953-the-vanderbeekers-of-141st-street) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*