The World According to Humphrey

Oct 25, 2010 08:19



A few weeks ago, I read a wonderful book to the kids: The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney.  Humphrey is a hamster and, yes, the book is told in first person (first animal?).  That fact surprised the kids, as the opening paragraph sounds so human: "Today was the worst day of my life.  Ms. Mac left Room 26 of Longfellow School.  For ( Read more... )

school, pets, children's literature, hamsters

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out_totheblack October 25 2010, 13:16:13 UTC
Awesome recommendation. Thanks.

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lmlawson October 25 2010, 13:23:11 UTC
You're welcome--and thanks for your compliment.

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