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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.
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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.
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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.
86 pp.
| Putnam
| May, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-399-17227-4$14.99
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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.
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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.
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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.