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Best Friends for Frances
Contributor(s): Hoban, Russell (Author), Hoban, Lillian (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0060223278     ISBN-13: 9780060223274
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 1969
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Annotation: Frances doesn't think her little sister can be her friend, but after being left out of her best friend Albert's no-girls baseball game, Frances finds that sisters can indeed be friends--even best friends. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this favorite story about friendship is now reillustrated in full color.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship
- Juvenile Fiction | Classics
Dewey: E
LCCN: 92038401
Age Level: 4-8
Grade Level: PreK-3
Lexile Measure: 470 AD (Adult Directed Text)
Physical Information: 0.36" H x 8.24" W x 10.36" L (0.71 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Family
- Topical - Friendship
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1994 pg. 275 - Superior,Well Above Average
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 5458
Reading Level: 3.4   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:

This sweet friendship story starring America's favorite badger, Frances, is a classic that continues to be loved by children, siblings, and parents everywhere.

Frances doesn't think her little sister can be her friend, but when Frances finds herself left out because of a no-girls rule, she decides to show those boys what girls can do. In the process, she discovers that sisters can indeed be friends . . . maybe even best friends

This Level Two I Can Read book is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.


Contributor Bio(s): 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.


 
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