Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day: 01 (Humphrey's Tiny Tales) - Softcover

Birney, Betty G

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0147514851 ISBN 13: 9780147514851

Publisher: Puffin Books, 2014

Synopsis

Everyone's favorite classroom pet is now starring in chapter books!

Humphrey is one happy hamster. He lives in Room 26 at Longfellow School. He has a big comfy cage with a wheel perfect for spinning and a room full of friends. But when Humphrey goes to Mandy's house one weekend, he learns that her hamster has something Humphrey has never seen before--a hamster car!

Humphrey wants one, too, but school is not usually the place for toys. Then his teacher talks about bringing in something special for a project. Is Humphrey getting a really wheely surprise?

With adorable illustrations and an easy reading level, Humphrey's Tiny Tales are just right for emergent readers.

About this title

Review:

"Birney has created the kind of series that first- and second-grade readers will love. It's set in school, the vocabulary is accessible, the font and spacing are generous, and the frequent illustrations tie the story together. New readers will be 'HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY' to see this promising new series." -Kirkus Reviews

"This title has the same characters, humorous action, and gentle tone of the original, but the large print, short chapters, and numerous cartoon-style illustrations make this one suitable for readers new to chapter books."-School Library Journal

About the Author:

Betty G. Birney has won many awards for writing for television, including an Emmy, three Humanitas Prizes, and a Writers Guild of America Award. In addition to the Humphrey series, she is the author of The Seven Wonders of Sassafrass Springs and The Princess and the Peabody's. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where her parents grew up as neighbors on Humphrey Street.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0147514851
• ISBN 13: 9780147514851
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Burris Priscilla