Betty G. Birney

2 series 11 books in order

Betty G. Birney has written episodes for numerous children’s television shows, including The New Adventures of Madeleine, Doug, and Bobby’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. In addition to the Humphrey books, she is the author of The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs and The Princess and the Peabodys. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Betty lives in Los Angeles with her husband, an actor.

Known for
Humphrey's Tiny Tales, Og the Frog

Series by Betty G. Birney

Humphrey's Tiny Tales

8 books in order · 2014–2018

  1. Cover of Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day

    Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day

    2014 · Betty G. Birney

    Everyone’s favorite classroom pet is now starring in chapter books! Humphrey is one happy hamster. He lives in Room 26 at Longfellow School. He has a…

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  2. Cover of Humphrey's Playful Puppy Problem

    Humphrey's Playful Puppy Problem

    2014 · Betty G. Birney

    Everyone’s favorite classroom pet is now starring in chapter books! Humphrey, the classroom hamster of Room 26, loves spending weekends with his…

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  3. Cover of Humphrey's Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure

    Humphrey's Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure

    2015 · Betty G. Birney

    Everyone's favorite classroom pet is now starring in chapter books! Humphrey has had lots of adventures as the classroom pet of Room 26, but never…

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  4. Cover of Humphrey's School Fair Surprise

    Humphrey's School Fair Surprise

    2016 · Betty G. Birney

    Everyone’s favorite classroom pet is now starring in chapter books! Longfellow School is having a school fair! They will have bouncy castles, bean…

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  5. Cover of Humphrey's Mixed-Up Magic Trick

    Humphrey's Mixed-Up Magic Trick

    2016 · Betty G. Birney

    Humphrey might be the first classroom hamster ever to be part of a magic act! The kids in Room 26 are talking about jobs they want to have when they…

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  6. Cover of Humphrey's Treasure Hunt Trouble

    Humphrey's Treasure Hunt Trouble

    2017 · Betty G. Birney

    Humphrey might be the only one who can solve the mystery of the missing treasure hunt prize! Garth has a surprise for his friends when they get to…

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  7. Cover of Humphrey's Pet Show Panic

    Humphrey's Pet Show Panic

    2018 · Betty G. Birney

    Humphrey is the favorite pet in Room 26, but will he also be a favorite at the pet show? Find out in this sixth book in the popular chapter book…

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  8. Cover of Humphrey's Big Birthday Bash

    Humphrey's Big Birthday Bash

    2018 · Betty G. Birney

    Humphrey is excited to celebrate the kids of Room 26 with the first birthday party of the year! Kirk invites the class to his super-fun backward…

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Og the Frog

3 books in order · 2018–2020

  1. Cover of Life According to Og the Frog

    Life According to Og the Frog

    2018 · Betty G. Birney

    The adventures in Humphrey's Room 26 are hopping back into the spotlight, from the perspective of Og the Frog! When Og the Frog first comes to Room…

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  2. Cover of Exploring According to Og the Frog

    Exploring According to Og the Frog

    2019 · Betty G. Birney

    In the second book in the Og the Frog spinoff of the Humphrey series, Og is ready for adventure and is jumping at the chance to help kids be brave!…

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  3. Cover of Wildlife According to Og the Frog

    Wildlife According to Og the Frog

    2020 · Betty G. Birney

    In the third book in the spinoff of the Humphrey series, Og and Humphrey head to summer camp to see what's hopping in the wilderness! Og didn't know…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Betty G. Birney written?

We list 11 books by Betty G. Birney across 2 series, published between 2014–2020 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Betty G. Birney's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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