A Birthday for Frances

By Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban

A Birthday for Frances Book Cover

Gloria’s birthday is tomorrow, and everyone is looking forward to the celebration—except Frances. Frances can’t help but think that it always seems to be someone else‘s birthday. To make matters worse, Gloria’s birthday present costs Frances a whole two allowances! Is there anything that can turn this disastrous day around?

Full of warmth and humor, this new edition of Russell and Lillian Hoban’s beloved classic is perfect for beginning readers.

ISBN: 9780060837952
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Sep 4, 2012
List price: $17.99
No of pages: 48
Trim Size: 6.300 in (w) x 9.300 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Siblings
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
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Russell Hoban

Biography

Russell Hoban was the author of A Bargain for Frances, A Baby Sister for Frances, Best Friends for Frances, A Birthday for Frances, and Bread and Jam for Frances, all illustrated by Lillian Hoban. He also wrote Bedtime for Frances, illustrated by Garth Williams.

Lillian Hoban

Biography

Lillian Hoban was the author and illustrator of many favorite I Can Read books, including Joe and Betsy the Dinosaur, Silly Tilly’s Thanksgiving, and a series about Arthur the Chimpanzee. She also illustrated many picture books, including the classic stories about Frances.

Gloria’s birthday is tomorrow, and everyone is looking forward to the celebration—except Frances. Frances can’t help but think that it always seems to be someone else‘s birthday. To make matters worse, Gloria’s birthday present costs Frances a whole two allowances! Is there anything that can turn this disastrous day around?

Full of warmth and humor, this new edition of Russell and Lillian Hoban’s beloved classic is perfect for beginning readers.

ISBN: 9780060837952
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Sep 4, 2012
List price: $17.99
No of pages: 48
Trim Size: 6.300 in (w) x 9.300 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Siblings
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Russell Hoban

Biography

Russell Hoban was the author of A Bargain for Frances, A Baby Sister for Frances, Best Friends for Frances, A Birthday for Frances, and Bread and Jam for Frances, all illustrated by Lillian Hoban. He also wrote Bedtime for Frances, illustrated by Garth Williams.

Lillian Hoban

Biography

Lillian Hoban was the author and illustrator of many favorite I Can Read books, including Joe and Betsy the Dinosaur, Silly Tilly’s Thanksgiving, and a series about Arthur the Chimpanzee. She also illustrated many picture books, including the classic stories about Frances.