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The World According to Humphrey

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The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney is a delightful children's book that follows the adventures of Humphrey, a curious classroom hamster. From his cage, he observes and gets involved in the lives of the students and their families, using his unique hamster perspective to make a positive impact. Through endearing and often humorous experiences, Humphrey learns important lessons about friendship, understanding, and the power of small acts of kindness.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy charming tales told from a unique perspective. Through the eyes of an adventurous hamster, young readers are invited to explore themes of friendship, problem-solving, and the everyday adventures in a classroom setting. It's perfect for those who love animal stories filled with humour and heart.

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The World According to Humphrey

Faber's bestselling hamster series is given a smart new livery, repositioning our favourite as a perennial classic character, sitting alongside the likes of Winnie the Pooh and Wind in Willows.

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Faber's bestselling hamster series is given a smart new livery, repositioning our favourite as a perennial classic character, sitting alongside the likes of Winnie the Pooh and Wind in Willows. 'The time had arrived to put my Plan into action. I was in grave danger and I had no choice. I only had one weapon: a rubber band. It had taken me a long time to get it hooked around the edge of my food dish. Now I carefully pulled it back as far as I could, aiming directly at those big doggy nostrils.'You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. That's what Humphrey was told when he was bought as a classroom pet for Room 26. And it's definitely true! In addition to his classroom escapades, each weekend he gets to sleep over with a different student like Stop-Giggling-Gail and Repeat-That-Please-Richie. Humphrey learns to read, write, shoot rubber bands and much more. With adventures galore, Humphrey's life would be absolutely perfect if only the teacher, Mrs Brisbane, wasn't out to get him . . .

Series: Humphrey the Hamster

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The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney is cherished for its engaging narrative and charming protagonist, a classroom hamster named Humphrey. Readers appreciate its humorous and insightful perspective on school life, making it a delightful and educational read for children. The book is praised for encouraging empathy and understanding through the lovable character's adventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571328390

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jason Chapman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 138g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Betty G. Birney worked at Disneyland and the Disney Studios, has written many children's television shows and is the author of over forty books, including the bestselling The World According to Humphrey, which won the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club Award, as well as a further nine books in the According to Humphrey series, and eight books in the Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Her work has won many awards, including an Emmy and three Humanitas Prizes. She lives in America with her husband.

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