Russell Hoban
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