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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1969 · Est. 13 min read-aloud
Best Friends for Frances
By Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban (Illustrator)
Part of the Frances series
A badger learns sisters can be friends when faced with a no-girls rule.
32 pages· 1,679 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Frances, a spirited badger, doubts her little sister Gloria can be a friend. But when her friend Albert excludes her from a boys-only game, Frances sets out to challenge the rules. As she navigates this unexpected rivalry, Frances discovers that her sister might just be the ally she needs. Can Frances prove that girls—and sisters—can be the best of friends? This charming tale explores the bonds of sisterhood and the power of friendship.
From the publisher
Frances doesn’t think her younger sister Gloria can be her friend. Gloria is too small to throw or catch a ball. Besides, Albert is Frances’s friend. But when Albert has a no-girls baseball game, Frances sets out to prove to Albert a thing or two about friendship—and a thing or two about what girls can do. Along the way, Frances discovers that sisters can indeed be friends . . . maybe even best friends.
Now reillustrated in lovely soft pastels by original artist Lillian Hoban, this satisfying story of friendship is sure to have the many fans of this irresponsible badger cheering once again.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,679
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD470L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 5458
Publication
- Published
- January 5, 2016
- First published
- January 1, 1969
- Publisher
- HarperFestival
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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