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Russell Hoban

Russell Hoban

AmericanFebruary 4, 1925 – December 13, 2011Children's Literature

Russell Hoban was an American author known for the Frances series of picture books and the adult novel Riddley Walker. His Frances books captured the inner life of a small badger girl with wit and warmth.

Works

  • Bedtime for FrancesYoung badger resists bedtime through increasingly elaborate excuses and arguments→
  • Bread and Jam for FrancesPicky badger refuses dinner until she agrees to eat only bread and jam→
  • A Baby Sister for FrancesBadger struggles with jealousy when baby sister arrives in her home→
  • Best Friends for FrancesFrances navigates conflict resolution with her best friend Gloria→
  • A Birthday for FrancesBadger girl plans elaborate party despite lacking confidence it will succeed→

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