Children's Book Express
The World According to Humphrey
by Betty G. Birney
Summary
Sent to live in Room 26, Humphrey, the class hamster, begins to learn a lot about humans through simple observation from his cage, in an amusing tale about a curious creature who takes full advantage of his educational opportunities.
Review
Amanda (BookHive (www.bookhive.org))
Humphrey isn't your usual classroom animal. He reads, writes, and knows self- defense! But even a hamster as special as Humphrey may not be ready for his biggest adventure of all, the return of Mrs. Brisbane, a teacher who hates small furry animals. Join Humphrey on a funny and fast-paced trip from one adventure to the next as he squeaks into action, helping the classroom out, saving a lonely night-janitor, teaching the principal a thing or two, and maybe even changing a stubborn teacher s mind. As Humphrey says, You can learn a lot by observing another species. Category: Fall; Humor; Multicultural; NCCBA; Read Aloud; Winter. Grade Level: Primary (K-3rd grade); Intermediate (4th-6th grade). 2004, G.P. Putnam. Ages 5 to 12.
(PUBLISHER: G. P. Putnam's Sons (New York:), PUBLISHED: c2004.)
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This lesson guide includes possible disgussion questions as well as a creative drawing assignment, research project and vocabulary expansion activity.
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Citations: Summary from Google Books, Review from CLCD, Lesson Plan from Teachingbooks.net
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