Books in Frances series

The big hand of the clock is at 12.The little hand is at 7.It is seven o' clock.It is bedtime for Frances.It may be bedtime for Frances, but before Frances can sleep, she needs a glass of milk, a kiss from Father, one from Mother, her teddy bear, her doll, another kiss from Father, and another one from Mother. And then there are tigers and giants and ominous cracks in the ceiling to keep her up. Will Frances ever go to sleep?

This charmingly illustrated book tells the story of Mary Frances, a little girl who wanted to help her mother. In the kitchen, Mary Frances discovered the Kitchen People, like Auntie Rolling Pin and Toaster Man, who became her teachers. They talked to her, helped her, and shared mysterious secrets she could have otherwise never understood. This nostalgic treasure includes 40 simple recipes kids can make. This classic is part of the Mary Frances Books for Children, a collection of children's instructional craft books, all of which were originally published in the early 1900s. For ages 9-12.

One in this series of charming stories about Mary Frances and her discoveries about the world around her. She meets the Garden People and learns the pleasures and wonders of gardening through many adventures with them. The illustrations on almost every page make this a pleasurable reading experience for children and parents alike, and a wonderful gift for children.