Frances Audio Collection

Frances the Badger

by Russell Hoban

Frances fans will find their favorite stories about this endearing, irrepressible badger who cleverly avoids her bedtime and stubbornly refuses to eat anything but bread and jam, in this charming audio collection read by actress Glynis Johns.This ALA Notable Children's Recording includes: Bedtime for Frances; A Baby Sister for Frances; Bread and Jam for Frances; and A Birthday for Frances.
Repackage
Running time: 45 minutes
Unabridged with music

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Audiobook, Classic Literature

Audio Cassette

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Russell Conwell Hoban was an American expatriate writer. His works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, mainstream fiction, magical realism, poetry, and children's books. He lived in London, England, from 1969 until his death. (Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't usually list in GoodReads the picture books we read (that would be simply overwhelming . . . although I do have a database in which I keep track of every book we read . . . crazy, I know). However, I'm making an exception because we have listened to this audio collection of the Frances books SO MANY times that it FEELS as though it's a 300-page book. Surprisingly, though, I find they are so well written and so delightful that I rarely get bored and I enjoy them almost as much as the kids do. If you can find this particular audio version, read by Glynis Johns (the mother from Mary Poppins), you will not be disappointed. It is one of the best readings I have ever heard of any book on audio tape.

[Kathryn Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read alouds with Thea. Usually I don't include picture books on Goodreads but I especially want to remember sharing these books with her.

The character of Frances is one of the best in picture books.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reliving some wonderful childhood memories. My mother used to read me Frances books when I was very tiny. I loved them❤️. I loved them this time around too.

[Margaret Chind]

[NoOnesNME · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I may have enjoyed this collection more than my kids. The narrator did a wonderful job, and the stories are quite similar to events I've gone through with my kids. Was surprised it was a collection because it was so short, but enjoy listening to them several times!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

We listened to these on CD and it was excellent, love the narrator. These felt old fashioned in a good way. We especially enjoyed all of Frances' songs.

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, came across this for my 5-year-old daughter, and just had to get it. Reminded me of my childhood. And it's still an incredible book. Very sweet and wonderful. Get it!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much fun to listen to... Glynis Johns does a wonderful job :)

[Laura Hendrickson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just a sweet book of stories!