According to Humphrey Series by Betty G. Birney 12 Books Collection Set - Children's Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Surprises According to Humphrey
School According to Humphrey
Friendship According to Humphrey
Holidays According to Humphrey
The World According to Humphrey
Christmas According to Humphrey
Spring According to Humphrey
Imagination According to Humphrey
Secrets According to Humphrey
Mysteries According to Humphrey
More Adventures According to Humphrey
Trouble According to Humphrey

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
Meet Humphrey, the irrepressibly curious classroom hamster whose wide-eyed take on school life has charmed young readers for years. This 12-book paperback collection gathers the According to Humphrey series by Betty G. Birney into one easy set for a school year of reading. Told entirely from Humphrey's point of view, each short, funny chapter follows him through weekend home stays, holiday breaks, new classmates, and the occasional classroom mystery. Warm, gentle, and full of squeaky humor, these books build reading confidence while quietly teaching kindness, responsibility, and friendship - a favorite pick for parents, teachers, and young bookworms alike.

About the Books
Betty G. Birney's According to Humphrey series turns an ordinary classroom hamster into one of children's fiction's most endearing narrators. Humphrey lives in Room 26, and every book lets him observe the everyday drama of school life - new pets, holiday excitement, spring cleaning, and the small mysteries that pop up between recess and reading time - through his own hopeful, funny, occasionally anxious voice. Rather than one continuous plot, the series unfolds as a set of self-contained adventures that can be read in any order, though many young readers enjoy following Humphrey from the start of the school year through summer holidays and back again. Along the way, Humphrey learns to navigate new classmates, unexpected changes, and the occasional case of classroom trouble, all while keeping his trademark optimism intact. Birney writes with a light touch, balancing genuine laughs with quiet lessons about empathy, patience, and problem-solving that resonate with early elementary readers. The short chapters and large-hearted humor make these books an ideal bridge for kids moving from easy readers into longer chapter books, while the consistent cast of classroom characters gives the whole collection a comforting, familiar rhythm. Whether read independently, aloud at bedtime, or shared as a classroom read-aloud, this 12-book set offers a complete, budget-friendly way to experience one of the best-loved series in school-story fiction, with Humphrey's unmistakable, unsqueakably funny narration guiding every page.

Key Benefits

• Complete 12-book paperback set covering the full According to Humphrey series in one easy purchase
• Short, humor-filled chapters build reading stamina and confidence in early chapter-book readers
• Gentle themes of friendship, empathy, and responsibility support social-emotional learning at home or school
• Self-contained stories mean kids can start with any title and never feel lost
• A go-to pick for classroom libraries, summer reading lists, and back-to-school gift-giving
• Brand new paperback copies, ready to read straight out of the box

Book-by-Book Guide
Surprises According to Humphrey — Humphrey faces a string of classroom surprises that test his curiosity and his courage to adapt to new routines.
School According to Humphrey — Humphrey settles back into Room 26 after time away, picking up his classroom duties and daily adventures with the students who care for him.
Friendship According to Humphrey — A new classroom pet shakes up Room 26, and Humphrey navigates the shifting friendships that follow.
Holidays According to Humphrey — Humphrey heads off on a summer holiday adventure with his froggy neighbor Og, trading the classroom for new sights along the way.
The World According to Humphrey — The series opener introduces Humphrey as Room 26's new classroom hamster, weekend home stays, and his first impressions of school life.
Christmas According to Humphrey — Humphrey experiences a wintertime stretch of holiday cheer and classroom celebrations from his cage-side view of Room 26.
Spring According to Humphrey — As the school year moves toward spring, Humphrey takes in the season's changes alongside his classroom friends.
Imagination According to Humphrey — Humphrey's classroom sparks an imagination-themed project, prompting him to think creatively about his own hamster adventures.
Secrets According to Humphrey — Humphrey uncovers a few closely guarded classroom secrets, an entry that earned recognition as a Buckeye Children's Book Award nominee.
Mysteries According to Humphrey — A classroom puzzle gives Humphrey the chance to play detective from inside his cage.
More Adventures According to Humphrey — Humphrey ventures beyond his usual routines for a fresh round of escapades outside Room 26.
Trouble According to Humphrey — Humphrey lands in a bit of classroom trouble, testing his resourcefulness and his bond with the students of Room 26.

About the Author
Betty G. Birney is an Emmy Award-winning writer who spent years writing for television, including work for Disney, before turning to children's books. She is the author of the According to Humphrey series as well as the spin-off Humphrey's Tiny Tales, bringing the same warmth and humor to younger readers. Birney's storytelling draws on her background in family entertainment to create gentle, funny, character-driven stories that have made Humphrey one of the most recognizable classroom pets in children's fiction. She continues to write books that celebrate curiosity, kindness, and the everyday adventures of school life.

Why You'll Love This Set
With twelve books in one paperback set, this collection is an easy way to fill a shelf, a classroom library, or a stocking with stories kids genuinely want to reread. Humphrey's gentle humor and big heart make this a natural pick for birthdays, holiday season gifts, back-to-school shopping, or a summer reading list.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.