Picture Puffin S.

7 total works

Bread and Jam for Frances

by Russell Hoban

Published 9 September 1964

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

Best Friends for Frances

by Russell Hoban

Published 1 January 1969

When Albert and his buddies have a "no girls" baseball game, Frances and her sister organize a "Best Friends Outing -- No Boys."

Birthday for Frances

by Russell Hoban

Published 1 January 1968

Frances is jealous of her sister's birthday, but birthday spirit moves her to reluctantly give her coveted gift.

Bedtime for Frances

by Russell Hoban

Published 1 January 1948

It's seven o'clock and bedtime for Frances, but she is not yet tired. She needs a glass of milk, a piggyback, goodnight kisses and a room free of tigers, spiders and giants. But she still cannot sleep till her father patiently explains why it is important for her to bright and cheerful for school the next day. Then, she finally falls asleep dreaming of all the creatures she had seen in her room at bedtime.

How Tom Beat Captain Najork And His Hired Sportsme

by Russell Hoban

Published 16 May 1974

Tom likes fooling around. In fact, he's really rather good at it, much to the annoyance of his Aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong. So one day this fearsome lady decides to teach Tom a lesson and summons Captain Najork and his Hired Sportsmen. How will Tom fare against the awesome Captain and his highly trained team as he takes them on at womble, muck and sneedball? Can this possibly end well for all concerned?

Harvey's Hideout

by Russell Hoban

Published 1 November 1973

Harvey thinks his big sister is mean and rotten; she thinks he is stupid and no-good. As a result, they both spend some lonely hours refusing to play with each other.

The Rain Door

by Russell Hoban

Published 22 May 1986

A young boy's fantastic and fantastical trip of discovery beyond the real world ... with a horn that goes GAHOOGA!

One hot summer Thursday, Harry meets the rag-and-bone man and his horse, and follows them through the rain door – to a whole other world behind the weather. When Harry hears a lion roar, he wants to get home as fast as he can ... but that turns out to be easier said than done. After an exciting adventure involving a home-made dinosaur and a sky-high flight through the mother of all thunderstorms, will Harry manage to escape the thundering lion and get back home?