Hoban, Russell

A collection of poems which tell of imaginary people and places, birds, school busses, broken kites, and typographical errors.

A little boy loses all the fights he has with his best friend until his father gives him some good advice.

"Jam on toast, " sings Frances about the food she likes most--until she has it for the sixth meal in two days.

"Jam on toast, " sings Frances about the food she likes most--until she has it for the sixth meal in two days.

Jealous of her sister's birthday, Frances becomes mean and selfish, until rare generosity and birthday spirit move her to reluctantly give her coveted gift.

Jealous of her sister's birthday, Frances becomes mean and selfish, until rare generosity and birthday spirit move her to reluctantly give her coveted gift.

"Jam on toast, " sings Frances about the food she likes most--until she has it for the sixth meal in two days.

Jealous of her sister's birthday, Frances becomes mean and selfish, until rare generosity and birthday spirit move her to reluctantly give her coveted gift.

Jealous of her sister's birthday, Frances becomes mean and selfish, until rare generosity and birthday spirit move her to reluctantly give her coveted gift.

"Jam on toast, " sings Frances about the food she likes most--until she has it for the sixth meal in two days.