Bedtime for Frances
by Russell Hoban
A classic bedtime story following young badger Frances as she struggles to fall asleep, finding various reasons to delay bedtime and call for her parents. The gentle tale explores common childhood anxieties around bedtime while showing patient parenting and the comfort of family routines. Through Frances's imaginative fears and her parents' loving but firm responses, children learn about overcoming nighttime worries and the importance of sleep routines.
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