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Bread and Jam for Frances

Russell Hoban

Frances, one of children's best-loved characters for over 30 years, now springs to life even more in Bread and Jam for Frances,beautifully reillustrated in sparkling full color by Lillian Hoban. In this memorable story, Frances decides that bread and jam are all she wants to eat, and her understanding parents grant her wish'at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacktime. Can there ever be too much bread and jam?
Bedtime for Frances

Russell Hoban
A Birthday for Frances

Russell Hoban

As 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.
Best Friends for Frances

Russell Hoban

When Albert says that Frances doesn't know enough to play ball, or to accompany him on one of his wandering days, she turns to her little sister Gloria as a playmate and they set out on a best friends only outing - with no boys allowed. Frances learns that sometimes the best of friends can be the people that you least expect and are often right under your nose, like your little sister.
A Bargain for Frances (I Can Read Book 2)

Russell Hoban

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?
A Baby Sister for Frances

Russell Hoban
Silly Tilly's Thanksgiving Dinner (I Can Read Book 1)

It's Thanksgiving, and Silly Tilly Mole is planning to make Thanksgiving dinner for all her friends.
But where did she put the invitations? What happened to her recipes? And why is her house so full of frog?
There's a big surprise in store for silly Tilly in this hilarious story with cheery full-color pictures by Lillian Hoban."[Silly Tilly Mole] sends out recipe cards instead of invitations for Thanksgiving dinner. Even though she forgets to cook and falls asleep, the party is saved when her animal guests arrive with their favorite dishes. Watercolors in vibrant autumn hues accentuate this comedy of errors with quirky characterizations and fine brushwork." —BL.
Arthur's Funny Money (I Can Read Book 2)

‘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)
Will I Have a Friend?

Miriam Cohen

Jim's anxieties on his first day of school are happily forgotten when he makes a new friend.
Arthur's Pen Pal (I Can Read Book 2)

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!
The Little Brute Family

Russell Hoban

They eat sand and gravel for breakfast and a stew of sticks and stones for dinner. No one says "please" or "thank you." Instead, they kick and yell and punch and shove. Then one day everything changes, when Baby Brute happens upon "a little wandering lost good feeling in a field of daisies." When he brings it home in his pocket, nothing is ever the same for the Little Brute Family.
Arthur's Loose Tooth (I Can Read Book 2)

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.
Busybody Nora

Johanna Hurwitz

"What is your name?"
That's what Nora asks her neighbors as she rides up and down the elevator of her apartment house. She doesn't mean to be a busybody. She just wants to be like doorman Henry and know all the people in her building--all 200 of them! And then one day Nora gets a great idea: they'll have a giant party, for everyone in the building!
Arthur's Honey Bear (I Can Read Book 2)

Arthur and his sister Violet are selling all their old toys in a Tag Sale. Even Arthur's Honey Bear! But Arthur finds there's more than one way to say good-bye to an old friend.
Arthur's Halloween Costume (An I Can Read Book)

No one knows what Arthur’s funny-looking costume represents, but even his school principal calls it a winner!‘Arthur’s frustrations and hassles ring true, and kids will enjoy the constantly changing costumes. Hoban’s expressive chimp faces catch the nuances of feeling, and the soft colors catch the action wonderfully well.’ —SLJ.
First Grade Takes a Test

Miriam Cohen, Lillian Hoban

Who's the smartest person in the first grade? When the teacher hands out a test, everybody can't wait to find out. But only lucky Anna Maria does well enough to move to a special class. Is getting the best grade all that matters?
Arthur's Christmas Cookies (I Can Read Book 2)

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?
Rip-Roaring Russell

Johanna Hurwitz

Five-year-old Russell's adventures involve his nursery school, his baby sister, and his friends in his apartment building.
The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

James Howe

A class's new teacher, who leads the children in a number of very popular activities, turns out to be a gorilla.
Joe and Betsy the Dinosaur (I Can Read Book 1)

Joe and his pet dinosaur, Betsy, are ready for a fun-filled day in the snow. But as soon as they go out . . .
Kerplunk!
Crash!
Bang!

Betsy slides down the hill and crashes right through the ice, her big feet samsh the steps of the lions' den, and her sneeze blows the chimney off the bears' house. Poor Betsy! She's too big for her own good -- or is she?
Lillian Hoban tells a warm and funny story that's just right for beginning readers.