Lillian Hoban

Arthur finds a way to enjoy his Christmas cookies even after he discovers they can't be eaten.

Raccoon twins Arabella and Albert track down the robbers who stole Mrs. Turtle's eggs.

Arthur the chimpanzee, after worrying that his Halloween costume won't be scary enough, wins a prize for the most original costume in the school.

Arthur decides to sell his old toys but is reluctant to part with his old bear.

Frances decides she likes to eat only bread and jam at every meal--until to her surprise--her parents grant her wish.

Thelma usually outsmarts Frances until Frances decides to teach her a lesson about friendship.

Impatient to begin reading, a first-grader doesn't realize that there is more to reading than books.

Second-grader Jim isn't sure what he wants to be for Halloween but he knows he wants to be scary.