Frances and Thelma are friends -- most of the time
Thelma always seems to get Frances into trouble. When she tricks Frances into buying her tea set, it's the last straw. Can Frances show her that it's better to lose a bargain than lose a friend?
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About the Author
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.
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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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Becca Hudson
Format:Paperback
Despite its unlikely-looking cover, this is perhaps the finest I Can Read Book ever written. I had no idea it was a treasure when one of the kids grabbed it off the shelf at the local library. Written by Russell Hoban and illustrated by Lillian Hoban, it hilariously tells the story of a sweet and trusting little racoon who keeps getting the short end of the stick from a certain playmate.
When that playmate swindles her out of her savings, Frances doesn't go home and lick her wounds. No sir. She devises an ingenious plan to set matters straight and re-establishes the friendship on a more equitably basis.
Moms, if people tend to take advantage of your child (or someone else you know), this is a must-have book. Frances' resolution of the problem still thrills and inspires me every time I read it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:School & Library Binding
THIS BOOK IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE! IT IS SO NICE TO SEE IT STILL IN PRINT. IF YOU HAVEN'T SHARED IT WITH YOUR DAUGHTER (S), GET A COPY AND DO SO. MY TIMELESS CLASSIC IS 34 YEARS OLD AND IT IS STILL AS HUMOROUS NOW AS IT WAS THEN. MY MOTHER AND SISTER AND I STILL FONDLY REFER TO ICE CREAM AS q-p-m.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Jane James
Format:Audio Cassette
I like this book, because it's written for a young child to read herself . My kids are able to read this one by the time they are 7, which is nice. It has a lot of pages, lots of story to it - which is hard to find in books that are written at the young reader's level.
What really surprised me about this book is that it addresses what happens when one has a friend that isn't very nice, and it really went into the situation in detail. The heroine of the story didn't become a martyr, and neither did she just turn her back on her friend altogether.
When my daughter first read this book, she'd had some bad experiences with a friend - who is remarkably like Thelma, Frances's friend. I thought it was a nice tool for us - we discussed how sometimes a friend might not be very nice, and what the options are in dealing with this type of situation.
This is a very good early reader for girls and a nice story for any girl who has a friend they really can't trust. (Although I don't believe every similar real-life situation is handled so simply!)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
So cute
I rated this book with 5 stars because I had it when I was a child. I loved it then and I love it now!
Published 2 months ago by Krystal L. Dalton
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Bargain for Frances
An easy to read (Level 2) reader that teaches your child a valuable lesson in life. A fun book for you to read together. Well illustraited.
Published 3 months ago by john andrichak
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this book. So does my son.
My ten year old son suggested we read this together tonight. He's too old for it, but he loves it and we giggle each time we reach for it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by P. Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars
Favorite Book!
I bought this book because it was one of my favorites when I was little. Now I have it for my daughter. Read more
Published 4 months ago by MisheyLD
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book, Good Message
A Bargain for Frances - Good children's book with a good message - Our grandchild enjoyed reading and got it.
Published 4 months ago by Michael LJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Teaches your young ones great life skills.
I had never heard of this classic before, until I heard Melissa Harris-Perry discuss it on her show, so I got it for my four and a half year old daughter. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Elizabeth Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved this book as a kid
I loved this book as a kid. I still love it now and will pass it along to my child.
Published 6 months ago by D. DuMond
5.0 out of 5 stars
Belly laughs for moms, life lessons for kids
I love the Francis books! Russell Hoban was a witty, fabulous storyteller. I still laugh out loud after more than 10 years of reading them. Read more
Published 14 months ago by TiffanyH
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well-Constructed Story
The subject of this Frances book is the relationship between Frances and her friend Thelma, who is always, one way or another, taking advantage of Frances. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ohioan
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 4 1/2 year old's favorite book
I am 32, and my Mom saved many of my books from when I was a child. My 4 1/2 year old daughter chose this one day at story time and must have really liked it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jenn
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