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A Bargain for Frances
A Bargain for Frances
Author: Russell Hoban
Frances has saved up two dollars and seventeen cents. She wants to buy a new tea set, one with blue flowers and made of real china. Thelma has a tea set. It has red flowers and it's made out of plastic. It's for sale. It will cost Frances two dollars and seventeen cents. That's a real bargain! Or is it?
ISBN: 129175
Publication Date: 1970
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Publisher: Harper & Row
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Frances and Thelma are badgers and best friends, but sometimes, Thelma doesn't act like a very good friend. Despite her mother's warnings, Frances continues to associate with bossy Thelma. One day, Frances reveals her dream of owning a china tea set, but Thelma's trickery might derail Frances' dream.

I thoroughly enjoy reading this book to children - toddler and preschool girls especially love it! A great lesson without being preachy and a realistic resolution make this children's classic a keeper.
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We love the Frances books, and this is one of the best. Good lesson to be learned!


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