FICTION

Humphrey's School Fair Surprise

by Betty G. BIRNEY
illus. by Priscilla Burris. 112p. (Humphrey's Tiny Tales). Putnam. Jan. 2016. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9780399172298.
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Gr 1–3—When he finds out that Room 26 will march in a parade at the school fair, Humphrey the hamster is so excited, especially when he learns that the children will be featuring him and Og the Frog on their class signs. But when Mrs. Brisbane decides it's too dangerous to allow pets to march, Aldo the janitor comes up with a creative solution. These early chapter book companions to Birney's middle-grade Humphrey stories feature a nicely developed voice and facts about pet care inserted organically into the narrative. These books stand alone well, but animal lovers won't want to miss Humphrey's other adventures.
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.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2016

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