Imagination According to Humphrey [Paperback]

Humphrey's eleventh adventure celebrates stories, writing, and the power of the imagination! 

Imaginations are running wild in Mrs. Brisbane’s class, but Humphrey is stumped. His friends are writing about where they would go if they could fly, but Humphrey is HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY right where he is in Room 26.

It’s pawsitively easy for Humphrey to picture exciting adventures with dragons and knights in the story Mrs. Brisbane is reading aloud. He has no trouble coming up with Plans to help his friends and tricks to entertain them. His imagination even goes a little too far when he wonders if Carlos’s imaginary friend might be a ghost.

If only his imagination wouldn’t disappear when he tries to write. Luckily, Humphrey likes a challenge, and Mrs. Brisbane has lots of writing tips that do the trick. The theme of perseverance is prevalent throughout this pleasant early chapter book. It includes tips for budding writers and could spark a class discussion about inspiration. --School Library JournalBetty G. Birney has written episodes for numerous children’s television shows, includingThe New Adventures of Madeleine, Doug,andBobby’s World, as well as after-school specials and a television movie,Mary Christmas.She has won many awards for her television work, including an Emmy, three Humanitas Prizes, and a Writers Guild of America award, and won a Christopher Award forFriendship According to Humphrey.
 
In addition to the Humphrey books, she is the author ofThe Seven Wonders of Sassafras SpringsandThe Princess and the Peabodys.
 
A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Betty lives in Los Angeles with her husband, an actor.
 
 Find fun Humphrey activities and teacher’s guides at www.bettygbirney.com

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