A Birthday for Frances
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
s her little sister Gloria's birthday approaches, Frances wavers between being generous'and being jealous. ‘[Frances] is every youngster who chafes at being the un-birthday child.
Lillian Hoban Books
Lillian Hoban, inspired by her children's life experiences, became renowned as an author and illustrator of children's books. Her stories, often rooted in the everyday lives of her children, gained popularity for their warm and authentic approach. A hallmark of her work is the ability to capture the world of childhood with sensitivity and humor. Her books have become classics, appealing to new generations of readers.
A Baby Sister for Frances
- 27 pages
- 1 hour of reading
When things change around the house after her baby sister is born, Frances decides to run away--but not too far.
Arthur's Honey Bear
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Arthur and his sister Violet are selling all their old toys in a Tag Sale. Even Arthur's Honey Bear! But Arthur finds there's more than one way to say good-bye to an old friend.
Arthur's Pen Pal
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Arthur thinks his pen pal is more fun than his little sister. Little sisters don't do things like karate and wrestling -- or do they? It takes a surprise letter to show Arthur that sometimes there's more to sisters -- and pen pals -- than meets the eye!
Arthur's Birthday Party
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Happy Birthday, Arthur! Arthur is having a gymnastics party for his birthday, with prizes for balancing, tumbling, and rope climbing. Arthur is sure that he will win the prize for best all--around gymnast. But his little sister, Violet, and her friend Wilma have been practicing-and they may have a surprise in store....
Arthur's Prize Reader
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
"You can't read," Arthur tells his little sister Violet. "Yes I can" she says. She proves it when Arthur enters the Super Chimp Comics sales contest. Arthur hopes to win a dinner for two with King Kong. The results are comic but not for poor Arthur. Violet understands the words describing the contest better than Arthur does. And it is Violet who wins a prize, because she really can read. Lillian Hoban's three-color pictures bubble with warmth and humor.Every child with an older brother or sister will delight in Violet's triumph. And in her friendliness too, as she lets her "reading teacher," Arthur, share her prize.
Eines Tages kommt ein neuer Lehrer an die Schule. Er spricht nicht viel. Meistens nur 'Grrr' und 'Brrr'. Ein Bilderbuchspass für Schulanfänger.
