Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
Frances is jealous of her sister's birthday, but birthday spirit moves her to reluctantly give her coveted gift.
About the Author
Russell Hoban is the author of more than 20 books for children and adults. He is perhaps best known for his character Frances the badger, featured in
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, and the modern classic
The Mouse and His Child. He passed away at the age of 86 in 2011.