According to Humphrey Series by Betty G. Birney 13 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

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

Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Age Range: 7-9 years

Overview:
Meet Humphrey, the curious, big-hearted hamster who lives in Room 26 and quietly changes lives one classroom adventure at a time. This complete 13-book paperback collection gathers every title in Betty G. Birney's series, from the very first tale to later favourites covering holidays, mysteries, secrets and spring. Written with warmth and humour, these bite-sized chapter books suit children aged 7 to 9 building reading confidence, and classrooms or family bookshelves wanting a complete, ready-to-enjoy set.

About the Books:
Told from Humphrey's point of view, this series turns a classroom hamster cage into a front-row seat for friendship, kindness and everyday courage. In The World According to Humphrey, readers meet Humphrey as he settles into Room 26, observing students and teachers with curious, comic delight. Friendship and Trouble According to Humphrey explore new classmates and honest mistakes, while Surprises, More Adventures and Mysteries According to Humphrey keep chapters light and full of small cliffhangers. Seasonal titles such as Holidays, Christmas and Spring According to Humphrey bring festive warmth, while School, Secrets and Imagination According to Humphrey encourage empathy and creative thinking. The set closes with Happiness According to Humphrey. Each book uses short chapters, a supportive recurring cast, and Humphrey's endearing narration to make school life feel funny and safe. Ideal for independent reading or bedtime read-alouds, the series models kindness, resilience and teamwork without feeling preachy. For children who love animal narrators and feel-good chapter books, this complete 13-book set offers a comforting reading journey, keeping young readers engaged book after book.

Key Benefits:

• Complete 13-book paperback collection in one set
• Short, accessible chapters ideal for ages 7-9
• Warm, funny animal narrator that builds empathy
• Great for independent reading or read-aloud time
• Popular classroom and home-library favourite
• Makes a lovely gift for animal-loving young readers

About the Author:
Betty G. Birney is an American author and screenwriter known for the beloved Humphrey series. Before becoming a full-time author, she worked in television and at Disneyland, contributing to family entertainment projects. Birney began telling stories as a child and later channelled that same warmth into the Humphrey books, firm favourites in classrooms and homes for their wit and relatable school-life moments. Her writing encourages young readers to think about kindness, curiosity and friendship through the eyes of an unforgettable classroom pet.

Why You'll Love This Series:
Funny, warm and endlessly readable, this complete Humphrey collection is a brilliant way to build a young reader's confidence and love of books, one charming chapter at a time.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK paperback edition.