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Spring According to Humphrey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Faber \u0026amp; Faber (Faber Children's)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 7-9\u003cbr\u003e\nNumber of Books: 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet Humphrey, the small golden classroom hamster of Room 26, whose big heart and clever thinking turn ordinary school days into unsqueakably brilliant adventures. This complete twelve-book collection gathers Betty G. Birney's much-loved series into one brand-new paperback set, ideal for growing readers aged seven to nine. From baffling mysteries and summer holidays to springtime surprises and festive fun, Humphrey helps his human friends solve problems, make friends and learn kind, gentle lessons. Warm, funny and genuinely heartwarming, these short-chapter stories build reading confidence while championing empathy, curiosity and community spirit – the perfect bridge from picture books to longer chapter fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNarrated by Humphrey himself, every story blends humour, heart and gentle life lessons as the word-collecting hamster observes daily life in Mrs Brisbane's classroom at Longfellow School. Humphrey adores his humans, hoards wonderful new words and feels a strong sense of responsibility to help everyone around him. Thanks to a cleverly unlocked cage door, he slips out at night to gather clues, cheer up shy classmates and quietly put things right – usually without anyone realising it was him. Across these twelve titles he takes a daring voyage on Potter's Pond, survives a wild summer holiday, welcomes fellow class pet Og the Frog, untangles puzzling mysteries, keeps track of swirling secrets and celebrates Christmas and spring with the whole school. With short chapters, an irresistibly appealing narrator and plenty of repeat-after-me fun, the series is a firm favourite of parents, teachers and literacy specialists for encouraging independent reading. Each paperback works beautifully as a standalone read, yet together they deliver months of rewarding, laugh-out-loud storytelling. The books gently explore friendship, kindness, problem solving and belonging, giving young readers characters they recognise and situations they care about. Perfect for bedtime sharing or confident solo reading, this collection keeps children turning pages while quietly nurturing empathy, vocabulary and a genuine love of books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 12-book Humphrey collection – every title together in one brand-new paperback set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for confident readers aged 7-9 and wonderful for reading aloud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and a warm, funny narrator keep reluctant readers engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of friendship, empathy, responsibility and kindness in every story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight paperbacks – easy for small hands, backpacks and library shelves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for birthdays, Christmas or a classroom reading corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBetty G. Birney worked at Disneyland for many years and has written several children's television shows, winning an Emmy and three Humanitas Prizes for her work. She is the author of more than twenty-five books, including the best-selling The World According to Humphrey, which won the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club award. Her warm, humorous storytelling has made Humphrey a classroom favourite around the world. She lives in the United States with her husband and continues to write about her beloved, word-collecting hamster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is the whole of Humphrey's world in one joyful set – funny, kind-hearted stories that build reading confidence while teaching children about friendship and empathy. A heartwarming, giftable collection to treasure and share again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is a brand-new UK paperback collection. 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Birney invites young readers into a warmly funny, classroom-centered world. Follow Humphrey the classroom hamster as he observes, learns, and nudges his human friends toward kindness, curiosity, and courage. This collection is ideal for independent readers and story-time favorites alike, offering accessible chapters, gentle humor, and relatable school-life moments that spark imagination and empathy in kids aged 6 to 9 or so. A beloved, family-friendly pick for home libraries and classroom shelves. Whether reading aloud with a parent or diving into chapters solo, readers will savor Humphrey's warm perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross these 13 stories, Birney crafts tiny, humane adventures from Humphrey's point of view, turning a classroom into a stage for friendship, responsibility, and curiosity. 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The gentle humor helps ease classroom transitions, while the stories model empathy, perseverance, and teamwork. Ideal for kids who love animal friends, school-life slice-of-life, and wish-fulfillment adventures, these books invite discussions about kindness, responsibility, and everyday ethics. The variety within the 13 volumes ensures a steady reading rhythm—from quick, bite-sized chapters to a cozy reading session before bed. 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