If you have a 4 -8 year old, Russell and Lillian Hoban’s Frances books are a must for your library! These are some of my favorite children’s stories and “Bread and Jam for Frances” is one of the best ones. Frances has decided she really loves bread and jam – in fact, it is the only thing she really wants to eat. Soft-boiled egg? No thanks. Chicken salad sandwich? Nah. Just some bread and jam, please. What is her mother to do? (And all you moms of picky eaters out there can nod your heads in sympathy right about now). But Mother is clever and does indeed get Frances out of her rut. Read the story to find out how! All the Frances books teach a little lesson all the while being funny, entertaining, and whimsical. Parents will find a bit of reality in the comments and attitudes of the characters. Other titles in the series include: “Best Friends for Frances,” “A Bargain for Frances,” and “A Birthday for Frances.” Enjoy!

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