(3) 1-3 Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. In this installment in the classroom hamster's early-chapter-book spinoff series, Humphrey goes home with Room 26 student Garth, who's hosting a treasure hunt over the weekend. When the treasure-hunt prize goes missing, Humphrey plays sleuth. The light and pleasant mystery installment is carried by Humphrey's amiable narrative voice and the generous spot art.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 1-3 Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. In these installments in the classroom hamster's early-chapter-book spinoff series, Humphrey plays assistant in student Miranda's magic act (Trick) and he wants to find a way to march in the school fair parade with his Room 26 class (Surprise). The light and pleasant elementary-school stories are carried by Humphrey's amiable narrative voice and the generous spot art. Review covers these Humphrey's Tiny Tales titles: Humphrey's Mixed-Up Magic Trick and Humphrey's School Fair Surprise.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 1-3 Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. In these installments in the classroom hamster's early-chapter-book spinoff series, Humphrey plays assistant in student Miranda's magic act (Trick) and he wants to find a way to march in the school fair parade with his Room 26 class (Surprise). The light and pleasant elementary-school stories are carried by Humphrey's amiable narrative voice and the generous spot art. Review covers these Humphrey's Tiny Tales titles: Humphrey's Mixed-Up Magic Trick and Humphrey's School Fair Surprise.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 1-3 Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. Hamster Humphrey is excited to go camping with Heidi and her friends in Heidi's backyard. Unfortunately, Heidi's neighbor Richie and his friends are also camping. The boys try to scare the girls, but in the end it's Humphrey who scares the boys with his shadow. Young fans of the classroom critter will enjoy this third early-chapter-book adventure and the cartoony illustrations scattered liberally throughout.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(4) 1-3 Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Jacqueline East. The books in this facile transitional-reader series focus on young animals delivering feel-good concepts: Cuddle Bunny's family muses "how boring would it be if we all looked alike?" And so on. Simple, repetitive language and candy-colored illustrations of adorable critters make the series effective for early readers who have a high tolerance for the saccharine. Discussion questions and writing prompts are appended. Glos. Review covers these Tiny Tales titles: Adeline Porcupine, Bobby Bear, Cuddle Bunny, and Lucy Goose.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(4) 1-3 Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Jacqueline East. The books in this facile transitional-reader series focus on young animals delivering feel-good concepts: Cuddle Bunny's family muses "how boring would it be if we all looked alike?" And so on. Simple, repetitive language and candy-colored illustrations of adorable critters make the series effective for early readers who have a high tolerance for the saccharine. Discussion questions and writing prompts are appended. Glos. Review covers these Tiny Tales titles: Adeline Porcupine, Bobby Bear, Cuddle Bunny, and Lucy Goose.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(4) 1-3 Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Jacqueline East. The books in this facile transitional-reader series focus on young animals delivering feel-good concepts: Cuddle Bunny's family muses "how boring would it be if we all looked alike?" And so on. Simple, repetitive language and candy-colored illustrations of adorable critters make the series effective for early readers who have a high tolerance for the saccharine. Discussion questions and writing prompts are appended. Glos. Review covers these Tiny Tales titles: Adeline Porcupine, Bobby Bear, Cuddle Bunny, and Lucy Goose.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(4) 1-3 Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Jacqueline East. The books in this facile transitional-reader series focus on young animals delivering feel-good concepts: Cuddle Bunny's family muses "how boring would it be if we all looked alike?" And so on. Simple, repetitive language and candy-colored illustrations of adorable critters make the series effective for early readers who have a high tolerance for the saccharine. Discussion questions and writing prompts are appended. Glos. Review covers these Tiny Tales titles: Adeline Porcupine, Bobby Bear, Cuddle Bunny, and Lucy Goose.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(3) 1-3 Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. This is a new early-chapter-book spinoff series from the middle-grade novels. Humphrey is excited to get his own hamster car and race his friend Winky in front of Mrs. Brisbane's class (Wheely). He wants to help Richie with his science project, but he's not happy to meet Richie's energetic puppy (Playful). Welcoming illustrations are scattered generously. Review covers these titles: Humphrey's Playful Puppy Problem and Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) 1-3 Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. This is a new early-chapter-book spinoff series from the middle-grade novels. Humphrey is excited to get his own hamster car and race his friend Winky in front of Mrs. Brisbane's class (Wheely). He wants to help Richie with his science project, but he's not happy to meet Richie's energetic puppy (Playful). Welcoming illustrations are scattered generously. Review covers these titles: Humphrey's Playful Puppy Problem and Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner