A Birthday for Frances
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1968

A Birthday for Frances

Written by Russell Hoban · Illustrated by Lillian Hoban

Book #4 in the Frances series

Frances struggles with jealousy and generosity as her sister's birthday nears.

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32 pages· 480L
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Bookroo's summary

Frances faces a dilemma as her sister Gloria's birthday approaches. Torn between jealousy and generosity, she buys candy for Gloria but is tempted to keep it for herself. Will Frances overcome her selfishness and embrace the birthday spirit, or will her envy get the better of her? This relatable tale explores the challenges of being the un-birthday child and the journey toward selflessness.

From the publisher

As her little sister Gloria’s birthday approaches, Frances wavers between being generous and being jealous. Frances wrestles with temptation when she buys her sister candy for her birthday and then thinks about keeping it for herself. Frances becomes mean and selfish, until rare generosity and birthday spirit move her to reluctantly give her coveted gift.

Frances is every youngster who chafes at being the un-birthday child.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
480L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
October 26, 1994
First published
January 1, 1968
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064430074

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