Its probably best to read these in order, but not critical. The world according to humphrey was her first middlegrade novel and received a number of honors, including the childrens crown award and seven state book awards. If the series has an order, add a number or other descriptor in parenthesis after the series title eg. Its a good book because thats just what pets do for us in real life. Humphrey proves himself worthy again and again by mysteriously intervening in lives and helping students, and adults even the principal through their most difficult problems. Humphrey the hamster loves dreaming about being a pirate and watching his friends build ships. Birney quiz on sporcle, the best trivia site on the internet. The kids in room 26 have a great time, but they are sad when they realize that humphrey, og, and ms.
Birney includes books the world according to humphrey, friendship according to humphrey, trouble according to humphrey, and several more. You have the same wonderful, caring hamster telling the story from his point of view. The world according to humphrey chapter 1 read aloud. Mac, a temporary, but longterm, substitute teacher. After the holidays, humphrey is shocked by a big surprise in room 26a new class pet. With a fresh voice and an engaging, hamster seye view of school, families, and treats to hide in a cheek pouch, betty g.
Humphrey is a curious hamster with some fun insights. Books are offered at exclusively low prices and shipped to the classroom for free. Secrets according to humphrey humphrey the hamster ebook. Humphrey is serious about his job as classroom pet for the students of room 26. According to humphrey the hamster series collection 12 books set by betty g. There are always adventures in the classroom and each weekend he gets to sleep over with different students. A classroom hamster has to be ready for anything, but suddenly there are lotslotslots of big surprises in humphrey s world. According to humphrey the hamster series collection 12 books set paperback january 1, 2017 by betty g. This book is great for that real connection to the world and to what they are reading. The humphrey audio collection, books 811 by betty birney. Humphrey has just learned about sherlock holmes, so he vows to be just as smart about collecting clues and following leads to solve the mystery of mrs. Birney includes books the world according to humphrey, friendship according to humphrey, trouble. Morris reads chapter one from the world according to humphrey. Its now spring with humphrey s 2nd classroom of students.
A sortable list in reading order and chronological order with publication date, genre. Two washington elementary moms pitched an idea for a schoolwide book club last year after forming a smaller one with just their daughters. According to humphrey the hamster series collection 12 books set. Book 1 in the series is friendship according to humphrey. Birney humphrey, everyones favorite classroom pet, is starring in chapter books perfect for younger readers. Humphrey the hamster secrets according to humphrey imagination according to humphrey christmas according to humphrey school. Birney worked at disneyland and the disney studios, has written many childrens television shows and is the author of over forty books, including the bestselling the world according to humphrey, which won the richard and judy childrens book club award, as well as a further nine books in the according to humphrey series, and eight books in the humphrey s tiny tales series. It is fun for kids to see the world from his point of view, and with quirky sense of humour. The seven wonders of sassafras springs studydiscussion guide a boys journey of discovery reminds us that extraordinary things can happen in the most ordinary of places, even sassafras springs. But some are scary, like a runin with a cat and a new janitor who might be from another planet. Humphrey learns to read, write, shoot rubber bands only in selfdefense, of course, turn off tvs, teach english as a second language. Humphrey the hamster books priyas newest favorite series fun websites for kids.
The world according to humphrey humphrey series plugged in. A series of books for children who are ready to read chapter books featuring a lovable hamster named humphrey. You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. Humphrey is back in this charming story of a hamster on the high seas of hilarity. Get to know humphrey the hamster in pictures children. Delightful, funny and exciting, these books are filled with recognizable characters from the classroom. A classroom guide to the humphrey series penguin books usa.
The humanitarian hamster s point of view is sure to cause young readers to look at their own furry friends with new eyes. But when he ends up at sea on the day of the boat race, he finds himself in. The world according to humphrey book trailer youtube. Humphrey loves being the class hamster he gets to observe, learn and experience new things, all while helping those around him. In this set you will find the most interesting tales from betty g. The kids in room 26 are talking about jobs they want to have when they grow up. Nov 10, 2011 join humphrey as he navigates the wilds of school with the students of room 26. Booklist the tiny hamster with a big heart is back. The second book in the beloved and awardwinning school hamster series.
Get to know humphrey the hamster in pictures childrens. Everyone starts whispering and humphrey thinks he knows what theyre planninga birthday celebration for ms. The world according to humphrey humphrey the hamster book 1. Bulletin of the center for childrens books, university of chicago this book is cute, cute, cute.
In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. Humphrey the hamster sparks kids love of reading the santa. Humphrey box set 3 books by betty g birney mixed media. Humphrey the hamster the world according to humphrey 2004 friendship according to humphrey 2005 trouble according to humphrey 2007 surprises. See more ideas about humphrey, classroom pets, books. According to humphrey the hamster series collection 12 books. The world according to humphrey summary and study guide. Being a classroom hamster means having to be ready for anythingbut suddenly there are a lot of big surprises in humphreys world. See the complete according to humphrey series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A series for younger children is called humphrey s tiny tales more book 1. Fun reading activities for the humphrey book series. When humphrey gets to drive his hamster friend winkys car, he loves it. But when he mistakenly ends up at sea on the day of the boat race, he finds himself in the middle of more adventure than he bargained for. This resource is meant to be used at the end of the novel study.
Humphrey the hamster learns a lot about life by observing the humans who care for him in his classroom. My son loves the humphrey books and reads them over and over. If you sign up, please look for your name to show up within a week or so. His debut novel, called dragon strike, was released in the year 1997. Each weekend he experiences a different student, learns to read, write and becomes nearly human himself in world according to humphrey a fun hamster seye view of life and school. The world according to humphrey literature quiz quizizz. Humphrey s creepycrawly camping adventure humphrey s playful puppy problem humphrey s really wheely racing day humphrey s school fair surprise. This adorable gift set includes the first three books in the hilarious and lovable series the world according to humphrey, friendship according to humphrey, and trouble according to humphrey, each with adventures in school as well as at home with different. What informative facts have you learned about hamsters. How will humphrey handle all of these surprises and many more.
The world according to humphrey humphrey the hamster book. Humphrey has written the future history series, the rake ozenna series, and the agent kat polinski series, as well as some stand alone novels and nonfiction books. According to humphrey series 12 book series kindle edition. The fifth book in the beloved and awardwinning school hamster series. The intentions of this channel are to help teachers encourage reading by g. Books to read if you liked the world according to humphrey. I dont publish childrens last names for privacy reasons. According to humphrey the hamster series collection 12. Brisbane returned to the classroom on the first day, she took the hamster home.
Humphrey s life would be perfect if only the teacher, mrs. This is a perfect introduction to humphrey and all of his friends at a terrific value price. Join humphrey as he navigates the wilds of school with the students of room 26. He has a fun hamster wheel and even a ball to roll in, but now he wishes he could have a car of his own. The world according to humphrey is the first in a series of six books about a classroom hamster. A sortable list in reading order and chronological order with publication date, genre, and rating. Like humphrey on facebook and get the latest humphrey news. What were some lessons that humphrey learned since living in room 26. Humphrey the hamster sparks kids love of reading the.
When humphrey goes home with a student for the weekend, he tries out her hamster s wheelpropelled racecar. Plus each order gives back to the class in free books and resources. In order to create a playlist on sporcle, you need to verify the email address you used during registration. Friendship according to humphrey humphrey the hamster series book 2 betty g. Enjoy the first three books about veryones favorite classroom hamster.
May 23, 2014 humphrey is the worlds wisest and unsqueakably wonderful hamster and he also writes books with a nose twitch of help from author betty birney, who also helped humphrey write the words for. Can you name all the humphrey hamster books by betty g. With a cheerful attitude, a good sense of humor, and a wealth of wisdom, humphrey narrates his experiences as the class pet of room 26. Plot summary humphrey, the class hamster in room 26, relates the wonderful times he has had with ms. Birneys humphrey will elicit laughter and demands for hamsters in every elementary classroom. This is a book about a classroom hamster and his thoughts and adventures humphrey seems to solve all classroom problems very good to get children reading as it is quite funny and interesting at the same time, a child could believe that these are what a hamster would say or write down if they could talk. The kids in room 26 are talking about jobs they want to. Coming soon to a theatre near you is the epic tale of one highly skilled secret agent hamster, 2012 ginger face studiosmusic from imovie. Adventure according to humphrey scholastic book clubs. According to humphrey series book 1 shelve the world according to humphrey book 2 shelve friendship according to humphrey book 3 shelve trouble. Browse books in the humphrey the hamster series on. All the humphrey the hamster books in order toppsta.
With a cheerful attitude, a good sense of humor, and a wealth of wisdom, humphrey narrates his experiences as. The stories are sequential in terms of character development but the main plots are relatively independent in each book. Realistic fiction except that humphrey the hamster can understand human speech and can even write in english. He tries to help those around them and is always coming up with plans. Humphrey has always investigated things, but this is a true mysterynmrs. To place an order, you must be connected to a teacher via the class code, or search for the teacher to get connected. Friendship according to humphrey won the christopher award and the childrens crown award. Lovable hamster narrator, adorable characters, familiar classroom situations, popular chapter book series, reassuring resolutions topics. Jul 04, 20 the first title in a chapter book series narrated by a hamster who is the classroom pet in room 26 of longfellow school. Humphrey the hamster learns all about the students in his class as the classroom pet. Everyones favorite classroom pet, humphrey, is the hero of the popular according to humphrey books. Fans as well as readers new to the series will be entertained by humphrey s escapades, which are related in a lively, firstperson narrative, laced with humor, heart, and hamster facts.
After the holidays, humphrey is shocked by a big surprise in room 26a new class. The world according to humphrey is a cute story of humphrey the hamster who lives in room 26 at an elementary school. Send a postcard to a friend humphrey s official handlers view handlers. See results from the humphrey hamster books by betty g.
Humphrey is back in this charming story of a hamster. See more ideas about hamster, humphrey, schools first. In this fastpaced chapter book, humphrey the classroom hamster takes mysterysolving to a new level when his teacher, mrs. Mysteries according to humphrey scholastic book clubs. Humphrey s narration is informal and accessible, and his knowledge of human behavior would do any counselor proud. Birney designed by anna ross a day in the life of humphrey. Thats what humphrey was told when he was first brought to room 26. This popular book is about the adventures of a classroom hamster named humphrey.
This project is used as an extension for the book, the world according to humphrey, by betty g. Nov 20, 2008 this is a book about a classroom hamster and his thoughts and adventures humphrey seems to solve all classroom problems very good to get children reading as it is quite funny and interesting at the same time, a child could believe that these are what a hamster would say or write down if they could talk. A hamster ball, a menacing cat, and a disappearing friend aldo the custodian are just some of the surprises that occur in the fourth book of the series, surprises according to humphrey. Humphrey ser the world according to humphrey by betty g. Available in hardcover and paperback new readers will be happyhappyhappy to see this promising new series. Humphrey lives the life of adventure in adventure according to humphrey. Birneys humphrey series provokes laughter and inspires a whole new appreciation for classroom pets everywhere. Humphrey tries to be welcoming, but og the frog doesnt respond to any of. Oct 07, 2019 in a culture inundated by screens, a hamster named humphrey might be the missing link that can rekindle a love of reading in santa barbaras kids and their families. What others have to say about the humphrey book series by betty birney as with all of betty birneys humphrey series books, this one is a huge hit. Humphrey might be the first classroom hamster ever to be part of a magic act in this fifth book in the popular chapter book series. Birney, the world according to humphrey, published in 2004, is a childrens novel about a golden hamster named humphrey who makes a positive difference in the lives of the students and staff at longfellow school. The students in room 26 are learning about boats and building their own for a race on potters pond. The job of a classroom hamster has its ups and downs just ask humphrey.
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