{"product_id":"according-to-humphrey-series-12-books-collection-set-betty-g-birney-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"According to Humphrey Series 12 Books Collection Set by Betty G. Birney - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe World According to Humphrey\u003cbr\u003e\nFriendship According to Humphrey\u003cbr\u003e\nTrouble According to Humphrey\u003cbr\u003e\nSurprises According to Humphrey\u003cbr\u003e\nMore Adventures According to Humphrey\u003cbr\u003e\nHolidays According to Humphrey\u003cbr\u003e\nSchool According to Humphrey\u003cbr\u003e\nMysteries According to Humphrey\u003cbr\u003e\nChristmas According to Humphrey\u003cbr\u003e\nSecrets According to Humphrey\u003cbr\u003e\nImagination According to Humphrey\u003cbr\u003e\nSpring According to Humphrey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet Humphrey, the endlessly curious classroom hamster who narrates every twist and turn of life in Room 26 at Longfellow School. This twelve-book paperback collection follows Humphrey through school days, holidays, mysteries, and quiet moments of friendship, all filtered through his warm, funny, and surprisingly wise point of view. Betty G. Birney's beloved series has introduced countless young readers to chapter books, blending gentle humor with lessons on kindness, patience, and belonging. Perfect for ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4), this set gives kids a full year's worth of Humphrey's classroom adventures in one convenient, giftable bundle for home or classroom libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach book in this collection is narrated by Humphrey, a small hamster with an oversized heart and an unstoppable curiosity about the human world around him. From his cage in Room 26, Humphrey watches his teacher, Ms. Brisbane, and her students navigate friendships, disagreements, and everyday school life, and he never misses a chance to nudge things toward a happier ending, usually by squeaking, escaping his cage, or hiding a clue in his exercise wheel. The series follows a school-year rhythm, with titles built around holidays, seasons, and classroom milestones, so readers move through Humphrey's world the way a student would move through an actual school calendar, from the first day of class to spring's end-of-year excitement. Along the way, Humphrey visits classmates' homes for weekend sleepovers, solves small mysteries, keeps secrets, and discovers his own imagination, all while quietly teaching readers about empathy, honesty, and problem-solving. Betty G. Birney writes with a light, comic touch that never talks down to young readers, pairing short chapters with big personality, so even reluctant readers find themselves racing ahead to see what Humphrey will do next. Because every book stands on its own while contributing to Humphrey's larger story, families can read the twelve books in order for a complete arc or dip in and out as favorites emerge. The consistent voice, familiar cast, and cozy school setting make this collection a comforting, funny, and quietly meaningful introduction to chapter books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve paperback books deliver a full year of Humphrey's classroom adventures in one giftable set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, funny chapters make this an ideal bridge from picture books to independent chapter-book reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, character-driven stories build empathy, friendship, and problem-solving skills in young readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent cast and cozy Longfellow School setting keep kids engaged from the first book to the last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfect addition to home libraries, classroom libraries, and summer or back-to-school reading lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, or any young reader who loves animals and school stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe World According to Humphrey — the series opener, introducing Humphrey as he arrives in Room 26 and begins observing his new classmates and teacher.\u003cbr\u003e\nFriendship According to Humphrey — Humphrey navigates the ups and downs of classmate friendships, learning how small gestures can mend hurt feelings.\u003cbr\u003e\nTrouble According to Humphrey — a new, challenging student tests the class, and Humphrey looks for a way to turn trouble into trust.\u003cbr\u003e\nSurprises According to Humphrey — unexpected classroom changes and family news give Humphrey plenty to puzzle over from inside his cage.\u003cbr\u003e\nMore Adventures According to Humphrey — Humphrey heads off on a sailing competition adventure at Potter's Pond that doesn't go quite as planned.\u003cbr\u003e\nHolidays According to Humphrey — festive classroom celebrations give Humphrey a chance to help classmates enjoy the holiday season together.\u003cbr\u003e\nSchool According to Humphrey — a new school year brings a fresh group of students for Humphrey to observe, befriend, and quietly guide.\u003cbr\u003e\nMysteries According to Humphrey — Humphrey turns amateur detective when a string of small classroom mysteries needs solving.\u003cbr\u003e\nChristmas According to Humphrey — winter classroom fun and holiday cheer keep Humphrey busy helping his human friends.\u003cbr\u003e\nSecrets According to Humphrey — Humphrey works to keep several classmates' secrets safe while learning the value of trust.\u003cbr\u003e\nImagination According to Humphrey — a classroom storytelling contest sparks Humphrey's own imaginative side.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpring According to Humphrey — a Family Fun Night and the arrival of spring have Humphrey reflecting on friendship and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBetty G. Birney is an American author known for her warm, character-driven children's fiction and her extensive career as an Emmy Award-winning television writer. She created the According to Humphrey series, narrated entirely from the perspective of a curious classroom hamster, drawing on her gift for humor and gentle storytelling honed while writing for beloved children's shows. Birney has written dozens of books for young readers, and her Humphrey novels have earned multiple children's choice awards for their humor, heart, and relatable classroom setting. She continues to write from her home, expanding Humphrey's world for new generations of young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis twelve-book set turns a beloved hamster's classroom observations into a full year of laughs, warmth, and gentle life lessons. It's an easy pick for birthdays, holiday stockings, classroom libraries, or summer reading lists, and its bite-sized chapters build confidence for kids stepping up to chapter books. A cheerful, giftable collection any young animal lover will treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty G. Birney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57633021198710,"sku":"MAN-PR+1-U021150-9124203947","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/according-to-humphrey-collection-betty-g-birney-paperback.jpg?v=1785976267","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/according-to-humphrey-series-12-books-collection-set-betty-g-birney-ages-7-9-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}