Best Friends for Frances
Summary
Frances Series
| Year | Title | Illustrator | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Best Friends for Frances | Lillian Hoban | 32 |
| 1993 | Bread and Jam for Frances | Lillian Hoban | 32 |
| 1994 | A Birthday for Frances | Lillian Hoban | 32 |
| 1995 | Bedtime for Frances | Garth Williams | 32 |
| 2003 | A Bargain for Frances | Lillian Hoban | 64 |
| 2011 | A Baby Sister for Frances | Lillian Hoban | 48 |
The Creatives Behind the Books
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.
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.
Garth Williams (1912–1996) was known for his realistic yet highly expressive animal characters. He brought to life some of the best-loved children’s books of the twentieth century, including Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series and E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little. Williams illustrated many timeless Golden Books, including Baby Farm Animals, Mister Dog, and The Friendly Book.
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