A Birthday for Frances Contributor(s): Hoban, Russell (Author), Hoban, Lillian (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0060837950 ISBN-13: 9780060837952 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 480 |
Series: I Can Read Level 2 |
Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.4" W x 9.38" (0.51 lbs) 48 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 156413 Reading Level: 3.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hoban, Russell: - 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. Hoban, Lillian: -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. |