A Birthday for Frances : I Can Read Level 2 (P)

A Birthday for Frances : I Can Read Level 2 - Reading with Help (P)

A Birthday for Frances by Russell Hoban | A Classic Tale of Friendship and Feelings (I Can Read Level 2)

Frances is feeling left out—tomorrow is her friend Gloria’s birthday, and she wishes it were her own special day instead. Will she let jealousy spoil the fun, or can she find a way to join in the celebration?

A Birthday for Frances is a heartwarming early reader classic by Russell Hoban, with charming illustrations by Lillian Hoban. This Level 2 I Can Read story is perfect for developing readers ready for longer sentences and emotional themes like friendship, empathy, and growing up.

Ideal for ages 5–7, this timeless story helps kids navigate complex feelings with humor, warmth, and gentle life lessons.

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