Surprises According to Humphrey
Birney, B. G. (2008). Surprises according to Humphrey. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons.
Humphrey lives in Longfellow Elementary School in Room 26. He is the classroom hamster and takes pride in helping his students learn new skills, as well as solving problems with friends. Humphrey explores the school at night, receives a new ball, escapes from a cat, worries about what has happened to the janitor, and what will happen to him if Mrs. Brisbane retires. Humphrey narrates the story and the love he has for his classmates and Mrs. Brisbane is shown through his actions. Humphrey is a charming character that children will love, and children will be able to understand the problems that his classmates overcome.
Genre: Fantasy
Type of Book: Chapter book
Interest level: 3-6 Reading level: 4.3
Awards: Bluebonnet nominee, 2009
Maybelle in the Soup
Speck, K. (2007). Maybelle in the soup. (P. Ratz deTagyos, Illus.). New York: Henry Holt and Company.
Maybelle is a roach that lives under the refrigerator. In the first book of the Maybelle series, Maybelle wants a taste of real food, however, when she ventures out Mr. and Mrs. Peabody spot her and decide to have the house exterminated. Lucky for her, her friend Henry the flea helps her escape with him and the owners to a hotel. Maybelle has a few adventures at the hotel and then returns safely with Henry and the Peabodys. The short chapters in the book make this a great choice for students just starting to read chapter books.
Genre: Fantasy
Type of Book: Chapter book
Interest level: K-3 Reading level: 3.8
Awards: Bluebonnet nominee, 2009
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