Spring According to Humphrey: 12

Author: Birney, Betty G.

Brand: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Color: Sky/Pale blue

Binding: hardcover

Format: Import

Number Of Pages: 160

Release Date: 19-01-2016

Part Number: 1

Details: Product Description
Spring is in the air, and lots of things are growing—including the Room 26 family!  Signs of spring are very exciting to everyone at Longfellow School. Mrs. Brisbane's class has seen flowers poking out of snow and baby birds hatching, and Just-Joey even brought in tadpoles that are growing into frogs. It also means Family Fun Night is coming up, and all of the students' families are involved in making amazing activities.  Humphrey helps in many ways, of course, but he can't stop wondering about his own family. He doesn't know anything about his mom or dad. Luckily, all of his wonderful friends help him see that families come in many shapes and sizes, and Humphrey's might be the biggest (and best!) one of all.
Review
“Humphrey, a delightful, irresistible character, is big hearted, observant, and creative.” —
Booklist on
The World According to Humphrey
 
“Humphrey is a witty, fun, and lovable character with great kid appeal.” —
School Library Journal on
Surprises According to Humphrey
 
“This thoughtful yet upbeat tale lends credence to the notion that actions and intentions can be misinterpreted while pointing out the benefits of looking at a situation from another’s point of view. Readers will find that seeing the world from Humphrey’s standpoint is mighty satisfying.” —
Kirkus Reviews on
Friendship According to Humphrey
 
“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.” —
Booklist on
Surprises According to Humphrey
 
“Humphrey is just as lovable and sweet as he was in
Friendship According to Humphrey. His escapades teach honesty, responsibility, and the consequences of actions.” —
School Library Journal on
Trouble According to Humphrey


Look for all of the books in the series!
The World According to Humphrey

Friendship According to Humphrey

Trouble According to Humphrey

Surprises According to Humphrey

Adventure According to Humphrey

Summer According to Humphrey

School Days According to Humphrey

Mysteries According to Humphrey

Winter According to Humphrey

Secrets According to Humphrey

Imagination According to Humphrey

Spring According to Humphrey
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 Peabodys. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where her parents grew up as neighbors on Humphrey Street. 

Find fun Humphrey activities and teacher's guides at www.bettygbirney.com.
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
 
Chapter 1: March Misery
I didn’t hear Mrs. Brisbane’s key turn as she opened the door that morning. I was sound asleep, snuggled under the bedding in my cage. It had been COLD-COLD-COLD all night and I was dreaming of summer. Nice, warm, sunny summer.
Suddenly, I heard Mrs. Brisbane say, “Be-Careful-Kelsey. Your boots are wet.”
And then she said, “Simon! Slow down. I don’t want anyone sliding across the floor and getting hurt.”
I poked my head out of the bedding and saw Mrs. Brisbane and most of my fellow classmates in Room 26 coming through the door. They wore caps and gloves, heavy jackets and boots.
“Sorry I was late,” Mrs. Brisbane continued. “The ice had traffic backed up. I’m glad you all made it here safely.”
Ice? Just the word gave me a chill.
My cage sits near the windowsill, so I decided to peek outside.
“Eeek!” I squeaked.
“BOING!” my neighbor Og chimed in.
For most of the year, I look out at trees and grass and the school parking lot. In the fall, the trees are red and gold. In the wi

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Languages: English