Betty G. Birney: Tiny Tales US

Illustrations © Priscilla Burris "Birney has created the kind of series that first- and second-grade readers will love.... New readers will be 'HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY' to see this promising new series." Kirkus Watch illustrator Priscilla Burris draw Humphrey "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." School Library Journal (My Really Wheely Racing Day)
	(US) Putnam's/Penguin : Tiny Tales The first two books in the new U.S. series of shorter, Humphrey chapter books illustrated by Priscilla Burris. Available in hardcover and paperback Humphrey's Pet Show Panic Humphrey REALLY-REALLY-REALLY wants to win a prize at the pet show for his friends in Room 26. His squeaks and swings impress the judges. But when his tricks also catch the attention of a furry, toothy dog who noses a little too close, Humphrey must perform his best trick yet to stay safe! Humphrey's Treasure Hunt Trouble Can you solve the mystery of the missing treasure in Humphrey's newest Tiny Tale adventure? Humphrey's Mixed up Magic Trick Humphrey is happy to be Miranda's assistant when she shows the class some amazing magic tricks. But when it looks like one might go terriblly wrong, is Humphrey up to the job of fixing it? Humphrey's School Fair Surprise Longfellow School's fair is coming! Besides the usual bouncy castles, sponge-throwing games and painted faces, there will be a contest for best class spirit. Everyone in Room 26 agrees that Humphrey and Og make their class extra special and they want them to come to the fair, too. But can classroom pets be safe outdoors? Luckily, Humphrey has friends who are full of good ideas! But with Humphrey around, their plan takes a surprising and heart-pounding twist! Humphrey's Creepy Crawly Camping Adventure Humphrey is excited to join the backyard camping night at Heidi's house, but the prank-loving boys next door are determined to prove that girls are scaredy cats. It's a good thing that Humphrey has a few pranks of his own! Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day When Humphrey gets to drive his hamster friend Winky's car, he loves it. He has a fun hamster wheel and even a ball to roll in, but now he wishes he could have a car of his own. Could a really wheely surprise be in his future? Humphrey's Playful Puppy Problem Humphrey has loved helping Richie with his science project, but then Richie's new dog bounds in and ruins all their hard work! If only Humphrey can keep that playful puppy away, he has a GREAT-GREAT-GREAT idea to save the day, but will it work? He's in for a close call and another fur-raising adventure!

(US) Putnam's/Penguin : Tiny Tales