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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · August 15, 1998
Arthur's Birthday Party
A birthday gymnastics contest reveals unexpected competition and surprises.
64 pages· 1,228 words· Est. 21 min read
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Children's book Author & Illustrator
Lillian Hoban
Biography
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.
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14
Authored
28
Illustrated
4
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Picture books
17
Chapter books
12
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Publication timeline from 1964 to 2010.
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Book type breakdown: 17 picture books, 12 chapter books.
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998
A birthday gymnastics contest reveals unexpected competition and surprises.
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998
Tilly Mole can't remember why today is special. Is it the snow or a surprise in her mailbox?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996
Arthur's first school day turns adventurous with missing snacks and surprises.
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Elisa in the Middle
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995
Elisa's mischief leads to chaos; can she make things right?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995
A dinosaur's size causes chaos in the snow. Can it also be the solution?
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993
A young girl navigates big changes: new glasses, a new home, and a new sibling.
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Arthur's Camp-Out
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993
Arthur's camping trip turns into a slimy adventure with unexpected challenges.
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Arthur's Great Big Valentine
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989
A friendship is tested on a wintry Valentine's Day. Can a little brother mend the rift?
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Silly Tilly and the Easter Bunny
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987
A forgetful mole nearly misses Easter while searching for her lost items.
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Arthur's Loose Tooth
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985
A chimp faces his fear of losing a tooth and discovers true bravery.
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A boy faces new adventures and challenges in kindergarten.
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Arthur's Halloween Costume
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984
Arthur's Halloween costume is a mystery, but will it win the day?
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Arthur's Funny Money
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981
Arthur's quest for a T-shirt leads to unexpected business lessons.
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Arthur's Prize Reader
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1978
Arthur's comic contest dreams clash with a surprising family revelation.
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Arthur's Pen Pal
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1976
A surprise letter reveals unexpected truths about sisters and pen pals.
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Arthur's Honey Bear
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1974
Arthur must part with his beloved bear at a tag sale.
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Arthur's Christmas Cookies
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972
Cookies turn rock-hard. Can a boy salvage his Christmas gift?
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A Bargain for Frances
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1970
Can Frances prove friendship is worth more than a bad bargain?
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Harvey's Hideout
Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1969
A secret club reveals the true value of sibling companionship.
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Best Friends for Frances
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1969
A badger learns sisters can be friends when faced with a no-girls rule.
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A Birthday for Frances
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1968
Frances struggles with jealousy and generosity as her sister's birthday nears.
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The Stone Doll of Sister Brute
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1968
Lonely heart finds love in unexpected places.
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The Little Brute Family
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1967
A lost good feeling transforms a grumpy family's life.
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Will I Have a Friend?
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1967
A boy's first day at school brings unexpected friendship.
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A Baby Sister for Frances
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1964
Feeling left out, Frances plans a daring escape close to home.
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Bread and Jam for Frances
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1964
A picky eater's obsession with bread and jam challenges her parents' creativity.
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8
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