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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. This is such a wonderful book for a child who is expecting a new sibling. I just love the part where she runs away to underneath the kitchen table and packs provisions. It's great how the parents pretend like they don't know she's under there and talk about how much they miss her. All of the Frances books seem to find a way to address some type of issue that is universal to small children. (  ) hnebeker | Dec 16, 2009 |  Another cute Frances book; this time I'm struck by the patience and sweetness of her parents. They don't act surprised by Frances' actions, they don't overdramatize, they just quietly remind her and each other how vital Frances is to their family. ( ) allawishus | Aug 26, 2009 | This is childrens' book classic. Told from the point of view of a badger, Frances is jealous of her new baby sister, Gloria. Gloria seems to be distracting enough that mama badger is forgetting to do the laundry and shop for groceries. As a result, Frances feels neglected and needs to be noticed. Accepting a new sibling can be hard on anyone, even badgers! SeriousGrace | Feb 22, 2008 | The Francis books are tender and sweetly drawn. They were all my daughter's favorites. Francis is not such a goody two-shoes that children can't identify. She struggles with the same issues they do. In this book it is the addition of a sibling. (  ) MrsLee | Mar 31, 2007 |  no reviews | add a review
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As she sits sulking and eating cookies, her mother and father, fully aware of her presence, begin talking about how much they miss her, and how much they love her little songs, and how a family is everybody all together, not just a baby. Frances can't stand it anymore. She calls them from her imaginary telephone and tells them she'll be home soon. Russell Hoban and illustrator Lillian Hoban succeed again with a tender, comical, heartwarming story that will make any big brother or sister feel better about a new sibling in the house. For more adventures of this endearing, enduring badger family, don't miss Bedtime for Frances (with illustrations by Garth Williams); Bread and Jam for Frances; Best Friends for Frances; A Birthday for Frances; and A Bargain for Frances. (Ages 4 to 8) --Karin Snelson
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