Synopses & Reviews
Starring Frances, America's favorite badger, the complete text and art for this beloved picture book is now available in the always-appealing 8x8 format!
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 endearing story of Frances discovering friendship is a classic that will continue to be loved by children, siblings, and parents everywhere.
Synopsis
Frances Doesn't think her little sister, Gloria, can be her friend. But when Frances's friend Albert decides to have a "no-girls" baseball game, Frances decides to show him a thing or two about friendship—and a thing or two about what girls can do. Along the way, Frances discovers that little sisters can be friends . . . maybe even best friends!
About the Author
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 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.