A Baby Sister for Frances

Last updated Monday, March 25, 2002

Author: Russell Hoban
Illustrator: Lillian Hoban
Date of Publication: 1993
ISBN: 0064430065
Grade Level: 2nd
Date(s) Used: May 2001, May 2002

Synopsis: When Frances the badger feels unloved and neglected when her family gains a new baby sister, she runs away--under the dining-room table. The gentle and quietly humorous story, with its realistic treatment of a familiar family situation, has been reissued in full color.

Craft ideas:

• Make a family tree by cutting out a tree shape, and using each branch to draw and describe a family member. How are they each important to the family?
• Have you ever run away? Draw a picture of what you did. If not, draw what you think Francis did under the table while running away.