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Books by Russell Hoban | Wonderlit

Books by Russell Hoban

21 books · Ages 3–14

Known for the Frances and The Aargh Books series, Russell Hoban writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–14, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, animals, love & family.

Series

Bedtime for Frances

Bread and Jam for Frances

A Baby Sister for Frances

5 books · Ages 3–8

They Came from Aargh!

The Flight of Bembel Rudzuk

The Battle of Zormla

The Aargh Books

3 books · Ages 4–9

Harvey's Hideout

Frances the Badger

1 book · Ages 4–8

Jim Hedgehog and the Lonesome Tower

Jim Hedgehog's Supernatural Christmas

2 books · Ages 6–9

Standalone Books

Cover of The Mouse and His Child

The Mouse and His Child

Two discarded toy mice embark on a perilous journey across a hostile world, clinging to each other in a grand search for

Cover of Flat Cat

A quiet gathering between a cat, a rat, and a snake takes a cosmic turn when mice from outer space crash the party to st

Cover of Dinner at Alberta's

Dinner at Alberta's

Arthur Crocodile finally finds a reason to master his messy table manners when his sister introduces him to her new girl

Cover of The Great Gum Drop Robbery

The Great Gum Drop Robbery

A clever toddler uses his wits to outsmart his two older brothers and claim the ultimate prize: the gum drops they all w

Cover of The Trokeville Way

The Trokeville Way

Twelve-year-old Nick finds his life upended when a bully's attack and a magician's mysterious puzzle pull him into a fri

Cover of Rosie's Magic Horse

Rosie's Magic Horse

For the child with a vivid imagination who dreams of helping their family through magical means. This whimsical quest tu

Cover of Soonchild

A shaman journeys through shifting shapes and ancient spirits to find the songs his unborn daughter needs to hear before

Cover of Jim's Lion

Jim is terrified of his upcoming surgery, but a kind nurse helps him find the bravery he needs by looking deep into his

Cover of Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter and his widowed Ma both want to buy each other a special Christmas gift, leading to a touching tale of sacri

Cover of The Sea-Thing Child

The Sea-Thing Child

For the child feeling small and overwhelmed by the world's vastness. This gentle fable follows a timid creature finding

By Age Range

Bedtime for Frances

Bread and Jam for Frances

The Great Gum Drop Robbery

Bedtime for Frances

Bread and Jam for Frances

Best Friends for Frances

The Mouse and His Child

Best Friends for Frances

Flat Cat

The Mouse and His Child

The Trokeville Way

Soonchild

Common Themes

Humor Animals Love & Family Creativity & Imagination Family & Siblings Fear & Bravery Adventure Becoming a Big Kid

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Superhero Gran

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