Winter According to Humphrey

In "Winter According to Humphrey," the charming classroom hamster, Humphrey, is back to help his human friends in Room 26 prepare for the festive holiday season and their special Winter Wonderland pageant. As the children navigate the excitement and challenges of rehearsals, gift-making, and learning about diverse holiday traditions, Humphrey observes and cleverly offers his unique brand of assistance. Parents will appreciate how the story gently addresses common childhood anxieties, such as the pressure to perform or the worry of making perfect gifts, through the relatable experiences of characters like Do-It-Now-Daniel and Helpful-Holly. This heartwarming chapter book promotes themes of friendship, empathy, and perseverance, making it an excellent choice for early elementary readers.

It’s the HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY holidays! The holidays are coming and Humphrey is unsqueakably excited. He loves to hear about all the different ways his friends in Room 26 celebrate and to watch them make costumes and learn songs for the Winter Wonderland pageant. (He even squeaks along!) But with so much to do, will the holidays go according to plan? Do-It-Now-Daniel is having trouble practicing, Helpful-Holly can’t stop worrying about making presents for her friends, and Humphrey still has to find a gift for Og! Good thing Humphrey is one smart hamster who can help them all fill the season with JOY-JOY-JOY! Nominated for twenty-four state awards and the winner of seven, the Humphrey series is a hit across the country. And he's becoming a one school/one book favorite!