Humphrey’s 4-Pack Story Books
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Welcome to Book Rampage. I’m your host, Jacques Lloyd-Snootae. Today we’re skipping our regularly scheduled dissection of The Crying Of Lot 49 to look at a small series that has changed everything I know about reading- and I promise you, that’s quite a great deal. The series protagonist? A sweet young elephant named Humphrey.
They say that books like Humphrey’s Playtime and Humphrey’s Farm Adventure are meant for children, but don’t you believe it! Much as Paul Auster unraveled the mysteries of identity and human nature in City Of Glass, so too does Sally Hunter peel away the very elephantanity we all carry on our shoulders as we, like Odysseus, find our way through the trials of our lives.
Oh, and the rich tapestry of cohorts that Humphrey will meet! Stripey the Tiger, to me, represents the untamed spirit of youth. I remember the six months I spent on Martha’s Vineyard when I was nineteen, and how it molded me into a young man ready to change the world. How many times did I play that Art Garfunkel solo album, eh? Yes, Humphrey, just as Baby Jack is lulled to sleep by Dad, so too was I forced to sleep, my eyes closed to what I could become. Your story is my story, Humphrey! Not since Catcher In The Rye has a book reached me, my voice, who I truly, truly was!
I cannot recommend this four pack of story books enough. Please, throw away your copy of House of Leaves and place all four of these on the shelf between Infinite Jest and White Noise. I’m Jacques Lloyd-Snootae. Until next week.
| Humphrey’s Playtime Synopsis |
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| Humphrey loves playtime! There’s so much to do – from marching his animals round, to painting pictures for mom, to swinging on his own special swing, Humphrey is always busy. But there is one thing that Humphrey likes very best of all…. |
| Humphrey’s Farm Adventure Synopsis |
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| Humphrey and his little friend , Tilly, go on a trip to the farm! Join them as they meet Moo the Cow and other animals, in this short story perfect for young children. |
| Humphrey’s Jungle Adventure Synopsis |
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| Join Humphrey and his little friend George on their jungle adventure! Meet Stripey the tiger, Sammy snake, Polly Parrot and their other friends…. |
| Humphrey’s Bedtime Synopsis |
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| It’s bedtime at Humphrey’s house. Baby Jack goes first because he’s the smallest. Humphrey’s next and gets ready for bed just like he should. But Humphrey’s big sister Lottie is just too busy to go to bed! With a little help and a cuddle from Dad, everyone at Humphrey’s house is finally tucked up tight. Children will love heading off to bed with Humphrey in this big, cozy book. |
| Humphrey’s Corner Books | |
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| Book Dimensions: | 10″ x 10.25″ x .5″ |
| Pages: | 24 pages ea. |
| Publisher / Publication Year: | Hothouse, 2012 |
| Printed In: | China |
In the Box:
Humphrey’s Corner By Sally Hunter Story Book 4-Pack includes:
- (1) Humphrey’s Playtime – ISBN 978-1-78197-134-5
- (1) Humphrey’s Farm Adventurer – ISBN 978-1-78197-131-4
- (1) Humphrey’s Jungle Adventure – ISBN 978-1-78197-132-1
- (1) Humphrey’s Bedtime – ISBN 978-1-78197-133-8
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