Betty G. Birney

Very cute and sweet. I think I read the first or second book long time ago, but it doesn't really matter - especially for this one because it's a new year and a new batch of kids. I don't think Humphrey ever did figure out that when kids get a year older they move to another class, though.

Anyway, I can see why Humphrey's adventures are popular, especially with teachers I think. I, personally, didn't quite feel the heart here enough to want to catch up on the series... it felt, I dunno, a bit too workmanlike?

Won't rate, because 3 stars seems too low for people looking for recommendations, and 4 stars too high for my personal enjoyment.… (more)

This is probably one of my absolute favorite books. I know, it's a kids book. But I loved this book when I first read it about ten years ago, and it is one of those that stays with you. Humphrey is a witty and genius hamster who is going to live in a classroom. The rambunctious children learn how to take care of Humphrey, and he in turn helps them with their own problems, especially when he spends each weekend at a different child's house, and eventually the teacher's as well. The characters are hilarious, and the story is touching. It is a sweet chapter book which will warm your heart and put a smile on your face. Good for established but still learning chapter-book readers.… (more)

Book for primary. Classic Winnie the Pooh characters help to teach the readers about the importance of sharing. Rabbit grew this beautiful garden, and worked hard on it, so he didn't want to just share all his hard earned vegetables. So when his friends asked him to share, he said no because he worked hard on his vegetables. But then a cold wind came and his crops were going to be ruined so his friends all came to help him save his crops. This taught rabbit about the importance of kindness and sharing.… (more)