Product Description

A classroom hamster has to be ready for anything, but suddenly there are LOTS-LOTS-LOTS of big surprises in HumphreyÂ’s world. Some are exciting, like a new hamster ball. But some are scary, like a run-in with a cat and a new janitor who might be from another planet. But even with all thatÂ’s going on, Humphrey finds time to help his classmates with their problems. But will Mrs. BrisbaneÂ’s unsqueakable surprise be too much for Humphrey to handle?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #125513 in Books
• Published on: 2009-01-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780142412961
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Booklist
In this fourth title featuring classroom hamster Humphrey, the surprises abound. Some are fun, such as the entertaining, if occasionally scary, new hamster ball, and some are not: best friends A. J. and Garth are feuding; janitor Aldo may have been replaced by an alien; and the teacher, Ms. Brisbane, may retire. Narrated in Humphrey’s lively voice, the story is characteristically amusing and incorporates kid-relevant issues, such as being the last chosen for sports teams and the importance of respect, support, kindness, and appreciation. New and returning readers will enjoy the caring hamster’s unique perspective on everything from friendship to fire drills. Grades 2-4. --Shelle Rosenfeld

Review
Humphrey is a witty, fun, and lovable character with great kid appeal. -- School Library Journal

About the Author
Betty G. Birney lives in Los Angeles, California.

Customer Reviews

Excellent series
These books are just wonderful. A must have for any child that has, or wishes for a hamster... or any animal lover for that matter. A teacher let my son borrow the first in this series and that was it. We have them all. They are so cleverly written and subtly expand on a variety of situations and emotions that kids experience each day. Thanks Betty G. Birney! We love your writing style.

A must read for kids!
I am a third grade teacher and once my school librarian handed me the first of the series,I was hooked. I then read it aloud to my class and we went Humphrey crazy (girls and boys)! We checked out Betty's website and entered a contest-we couldn't get enough! My students were ordering their own copies at home and reading them and borrowing them. I have read all of the books thus far in the series and each one is so creatively written it's just amazing. Beware that kids do want a class pet after reading it!!!

Humphrey....the 5 book series
The Humphrey books are GREAT!!!! I bought them for my grandchildren (7&5) and they loved them. They couldn't wait to find out what happened next and looked forward to the next book as they were getting to the end of one. They are anxiously waiting for "Summer According to Humphrey" due out in February. I think they became attached to Humphrey and learned the life lessons being taught.