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A Bargain for Frances

Russell Hoban

In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers

Book Details

  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Publish Date: Apr 24th, 1992
  • Pages: 64
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.80in - 5.80in - 0.20in - 0.25lb
  • EAN: 9780064440011
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: ClassicsSocial Themes - FriendshipAnimals - Mammals

About the Author

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.