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A Baby Sister for Frances by Russell Hoban
22.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Frances
When a baby sister arrives, Frances the badger finds a charming way to prove her own importance.
A Bargain for Frances (I Can Read Level 2) by Russell Hoban
18.00 NZD
Category: Learning to Read | Series: Frances
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers
A Birthday for Frances by Russell Hoban
26.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Frances
Tomorrow is Gloria's birthday, and Frances is not happy about it. "That's how it is, " she says. "Your birthday is always the one that is not now." Frances does not want to be a part of any celebration that is not for her, let alone one for her little sister. But when Frances realizes that she is the on ...Show more
A Near Thing for Captain Najork by Russell Hoban
19.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Fooling around as he loves to do, Tom invents a jam-powered frog, and he and his Aunt Bundlejoy Cosysweet take it out for a spin. When Captain Najork sees them hopping past his window, he and his hired sportsmen jump into their pedal-powered snake and set off in hot pursuit - bent on revenge after their ...Show more
Ace Dragon Ltd by Russell Hoban
19.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
From the inimitable duo of Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake, the pair behind the hilarious tales of Captain Najork, comes a story about a little boy, a fire-breathing dragon, and their sky-high adventure!
Bedtime for Frances by Russell Hoban
24.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Frances
It may be bedtime for Frances, but that does not mean Frances is ready to go to bed - not by a long shot. First she must have a glass of milk and make certain Mother and Father have each kissed her good night (twice). Then she is ready to imagine there is a tiger in her room, and a giant, and...each tim ...Show more
Best Friends for Frances by Russell Hoban
22.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Frances
Frances doesn't think her younger sister Gloria can be her best friend. Besides, Albert is Frances's best friend. But when Albert has a no-girls baseball game, Frances sets out to prove to Albert a thing or two about friendship - and what girls can do. Along the way, Frances discovers that sisters can i ...Show more
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban
24.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Starring Frances, America's favorite badger, this beloved picture book is now available in the always-appealing 8x8 format!Frances is a fussy eater. In fact, the only thing she likes is bread and jam. So she's delighted when Mother and Father grant her wish and give her bread and jam at every meal. This ...Show more
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban
25.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Frances
Frances, one of children's best-loved characters for over 30 years, now springs to life even more in Bread and Jam for Frances, beautifully reillustrated in sparkling full color by Lillian Hoban. In this memorable story, Frances decides that bread and jam are all she wants to eat, and her understanding ...Show more
Bread and Jam for Frances (I Can Read) by Russell Hoban
18.00 NZD
Category: Learning to Read | Series: I Can Read
How Tom Beat Captain Najork and his Hired Sportsmen by Russell Hoban
25.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Tom is so good at fooling around that he does little else. His Aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong, who thinks this is too much like having fun, calls upon the fearsome Captain Najork and his hired sportsmen to teach him a lesson. So the Captain challenges Tom to three rounds of womble, muck, and sneedball, cert ...Show more
Jim's Lion by Russell Hoban
19.00 NZD
Category: General Graphic Books
From the incomparable Russell Hoban comes a moving, unflinching tale of a boy who finds bravery during illness, beautifully re-imagined as a graphic-novel by award-winning illustrator Alexis Deacon. Asleep in his hospital bed, Jim dreams of a great lion with white teeth and amber eyes. This lion is Jim' ...Show more