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Books with author Lillian Hoban

  • Bread and Jam for Frances

    Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 9, 2008)
    Frances is a fussy eater. In fact, the only thing she likes is bread and jam. She won't touch her squishy soft-boiled egg. She trades away her chicken-salad sandwich at lunch. She turns up her nose at boring veal cutlets. Unless Mother can come up with a plan, Frances just might go on eating bread and jam forever!
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  • A Bargain for Frances

    Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 18, 2003)
    A classic I Can Read story, starring Frances, America's favorite badger.Frances and Thelma are friends—most of the time. . .Thelma always seems to get Frances into trouble. When she tricks Frances into buying her tea set, it's the last straw. Can Frances show her that it's better to lose a bargain than lose a friend?This classic story is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
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  • A Baby Sister for Frances

    Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 4, 2011)
    With a new addition to the family, Frances is feeling left out. So Frances decides to run away—but not too far! This new edition of Russell and Lillian Hoban’s beloved classic is perfect for beginning readers.
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  • A Birthday for Frances

    Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 26, 1994)
    s her little sister Gloria's birthday approaches, Frances wavers between being generous'and being jealous. ‘[Frances] is every youngster who chafes at being the un-birthday child.
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  • Best Friends for Frances

    Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 27, 2009)
    This sweet friendship story starring America’s favorite badger, Frances, is a classic that continues to be loved by children, siblings, and parents everywhere.Frances doesn't think her little sister can be her friend, but when Frances finds herself left out because of a "no-girls" rule, she decides to show those boys what girls can do. In the process, she discovers that sisters can indeed be friends . . . maybe even best friends!This Level Two I Can Read book is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Arthur's Back to School Day

    Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 17, 1998)
    Brrr ... ing!There's the school bell!It's the first day back at school for Arthur and Violet and all of their friends. Time for riding the school bus, going to class, and best of all, eating snacks and playing games at recess.But this year the first day is full of surprises. The bus ride to school is an unexpected adventure, and Arthur's friend, Norman, almost loses his lunch box. Just when things settle down, Arthur finds his snack has disappeared from his lunch box. What will happen next on this exciting first day of school?Beginning readers heading back to school will enjoy the humor in Lillian Hoban's tenth I Can Read Book about these much loved characters.
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  • Arthur's Funny Money

    Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 11, 1984)
    ‘An hilarious account of Arthur’s attempts to earn enough money to buy a T-shirt and cap, assisted by his sister Violet. Simple business concepts are ingeniously woven into the story. This marvelous book will capture the interest of eager learners and creative teachers.’ —YC. Children's Choices for 1982 (IRA/CBC)Children's Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)
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  • Arthur's Funny Money

    Lillian Hoban

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, April 11, 1984)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When Violet has a numbers problem and Arthur is penniless, they go into business and solve both problems.
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  • Arthur's Pen Pal

    Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 15, 1800)
    First Edition
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  • Arthur's Pen Pal

    Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 7, 1982)
    Arthur thinks his pen pal is more fun than his little sister. Little sisters don't do things like karate and wrestling -- or do they? It takes a surprise letter to show Arthur that sometimes there's more to sisters -- and pen pals -- than meets the eye!
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  • Arthur's Christmas Cookies

    Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 5, 1984)
    Arthur decides to make Mother and Father special Christmas cookies as a present. But when the cookies are finally finished, they are hard as rocks! Can Arthur think of a way to turn this disaster into the best Christmas present ever?
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  • Arthur's Loose Tooth

    Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 25, 1987)
    Arthur, afraid of pulling his loose tooth, and his little sister, Violet, learn something about being brave in the seventh adventure about two favorite chimps.
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