Frances is a furry animal (a badger by the looks of the illustrations) who absolutely loves bread & jam--for every single meal. She sings little songs about how other food looks and tastes funny to her. Her parents decide to cater to her desires when she trades her packed lunches with other kids for their bread & jam. She eventually determines that this isn't fair when she misses out on one of her favorite dinnertime meals: spaghetti & meatballs. Her parents succumb to her tears and Francis literally starts to sing a different tune. The illustrations are simple pencil drawings with single-color blue shading. The caricatures of Francis and her friends and family are terribly cute.
Merit: A simple but important lesson presented in a simple and entertaining fashion.
Share: Read-to. Not really intended for read-along.
Appeal: Sympathetic situations, delightful songs and cute illustrations.
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