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Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day

by Betty G. BIRNEY
illus. by Priscilla Burris. 96p. (Humphrey's Tiny Tales). ebook available. Putnam. Aug. 2014. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9780399252013; pap. $4.99. ISBN 9780147514851. LC 2013028264.
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K-Gr 3—Friday is always an exciting day for Humphrey, the class hamster. That's when he finds out where he will spend the weekend away from his usual home at Longfellow School. This time it will be Mandy's house. Her own hamster, Winky, has his very own hamster-size car. Humphrey falls in love with driving the first time he's behind the wheel and wishes he had his own car to race Winky. Lucky for him, the teacher in Room 26 is able to make his dream a reality. This is an appealing story for children making the transition from easy readers to chapter books. Humphrey is a sweet protagonist who makes amusing observations about the students. The black-and-white illustrations throughout support the simple text. Purchase where transitional chapter books are needed.—Beth Cuddy, Seward Elementary School, Auburn, NY
This is a new early-chapter-book spinoff series from the middle-grade novels. Humphrey is excited to get his own hamster car and race his friend Winky in front of Mrs. Brisbane's class (Wheely). He wants to help Richie with his science project, but he's not happy to meet Richie's energetic puppy (Playful). Welcoming illustrations are scattered generously. Review covers these titles: Humphrey's Playful Puppy Problem and Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day.
Reviewed by Beth Cuddy , Jun 01, 2014

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