Synopses & Reviews
Its the HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY holidays!
The holidays are coming and Humphrey is unsqueakably excited. He loves to hear about all the different ways his friends in Room 26 celebrate and to watch them make costumes and learn songs for the Winter Wonderland pageant. (He even squeaks along!) But with so much to do, will the holidays go according to plan? Do-It-Now-Daniel is having trouble practicing, Helpful-Holly cant stop worrying about making presents for her friends, and Humphrey still has to find a gift for Og! Good thing Humphrey is one smart hamster who can help them all fill the season with JOY-JOY-JOY!
Nominated for twenty-four state awards and the winner of seven, the Humphrey series is a hit across the country. And he's becoming a one school/one book favorite!
Review
"A likable hamster narrates this novel for newly independent readers….Birney succeeds in developing the animal’s character without the narrative becoming too cute or contrived. Humphrey's views underscore the importance of knowing the full story before making judgments, and his presence makes a positive difference in the lives of the people he meets. All in all, a winning book that will appeal to children who like tales about animals, school life, and friendship."
—School Library Journal "The story deftly avoids triteness while still feeling breezy and acknowledging deeply felt troubles, such as Mrs. Brisbane's husband’s depression. The pet-care tips punctuating each chapter would benefit any youngster thinking about getting a hamster, but for everyone else, this read is simply good-good-good."—Kirkus Reviews
Review
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andquot;A rip-roaring tale; even rodent haters will have to like Malcolm.andquot;andmdash;Kirkus
andquot;Escapades, humor, and romance weave together in this madcap elementary school adventure . . . A first-rate debut.andquot;andmdash;Publishers Weekly
andquot;This creature-feature leavens spookiness with healthy doses of whimsy.andquot;andmdash;Booklist
andquot;Malcolm is thoroughly likable . . . a good choice for younger students who are reading above grade level yet arenand#39;t quite ready for heavier emotional or thematic content.andquot;andmdash;School Library Journal
Synopsis
A substitute teacher brings a hamster named Humphrey to school. Told from the hamster's perspective, Humphrey explains what you can learn about yourself by taking care of another species.
Synopsis
The first book in the series about everyone's favorite classroom pet!
You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. Thats what Humphrey was told when he was first brought to Room 26. And boy, is it true! In addition to having FUN-FUN-FUN in class, each weekend this amazing hamster gets to sleep over with a different student, like Lower-Your-Voice-A.J. and Speak-Up-Sayeh. Soon Humphrey learns to read, write, and even shoot rubber bands (only in self-defense, of course). With lots of friends to help, adventures to enjoy, and a cage with a lock-that-doesnt- lock, Humphrey's life is almost perfect. If only the teacher, Mrs. Brisbane, wasnt out to get him!
Boys and girls can't help falling in love with Humphrey!
Synopsis
An activity book full of games, puzzles, jokes, and more with Humphrey, everyone's favorite classroom pet!
Humphrey has learned a lot from being the classroom hamster in Room 26 at Longfellow School. And although he loves having amazing adventures in and out of his cage, hes also quite good at solving puzzles and telling the most hilarious jokes! In fact, hes put together this whole book of his favorite games, brain teasers, and jokes for everyone who thinks they can be as smart (or as funny) as a hamster! Come and have some FUN-FUN-FUN with everyones favorite classroom pet!
Nominated for twenty-four state awards and the winner of seven, the Humphrey series is a hit across the country. And he's becoming a one school/one book favorite!
Synopsis
A fact book about animals and pet care hosted by Humphrey, everyones favorite classroom pet!
This nonfiction companion to the bestselling Humphrey series teaches readers all about animals and pet care. Filled with great facts about a variety of different animals, this book serves as a fun introduction to anyone interested in taking care of a pet. Also featured are cool tips, trivia, activities, and, of course, Humphrey himself to lead the way through it all!
Nominated for twenty-four state awards and the winner of seven, the Humphrey series is a hit across the country. And he's becoming a one school/one book favorite!
Synopsis
A rat, a missing iguana, and a mystery all converge in this funny andand#160;heart-warming middle grade novel illustrated by New York Times best-seller Brian Lies.
Synopsis
When Malcolm the rat arrives as the pet at McKenna School, he revels in the attention. He also meets the Midnight Academy, a secret society of classroom pets that keeps the nutters (kids) safe. Thereand#8217;s just one problemand#8230;rats have a terrible reputation! So when the Academyand#8217;s iguana leader is kidnapped, Malcolm must prove his innocenceand#8212;and that even rats can be good guys. Illustrated by Brian Lies of Bats at the Beach, this engaging middle-grade novel will have readers rooting for Malcolm as they try to solve the mystery alongside him.
About the Author
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;W.H. Beck isandnbsp;both an author of childrenand#39;s books and a librarian. Sheandnbsp;grew up in Wisconsin, the oldest of four. As a kid, her dad always teased thatandnbsp;she would be a librarian someday. She read all the timeandmdash;walking home from school, while brushing her teeth, under the table at dinnertime, and under the covers at night. And, sure enough, after earning an elementary teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin,andnbsp;she went on to get a masterandrsquo;s degree in information studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She still lives and reads in Wisconsin and shares a home and books withandnbsp;her husband, two sons, andandnbsp;a big black dog.
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