Today is the birthday of Lillian Hoban, one of my favorite children’s authors and illustrators. She illustrated the Frances books which are favorites around here. We love Frances the badger who has trouble going to bed and is sometimes a very picky eater. I also really like another of Russell and Lillian Hoban’s books–Nothing To Do. As I remember it, this book is the story of a little badger boy who can’t find anything to do until his father gives him a very useful talisman. I haven’t seen this book in years and years; it’s out of print. I found several used copies at Amazon, and I think I’ll ask for one for my birthday.