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.

Author: Russell Hoban
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 09/04/2012
Series: I Can Read Level 2
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.38h x 6.40w x 0.52d
ISBN: 9780060837952
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 156413 / Birthday for Frances (I Can Read!, Level 2)


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 50 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

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.