cover image Humphrey's Birthday

Humphrey's Birthday

Sally Hunter. Henry Holt & Company, $14.95 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-8050-7421-5

Precocious pachyderms abound in Sally Hunter's Humphrey's Birthday, which features the return of the little elephant from Humphrey's Corner; Humphrey's Bedtime; and Humphrey's Christmas. This tale takes readers through the events of the fellow's special day, including receiving his favorite present, ""a real, proper superhero suit."" Hunter's warm, sketchy illustrations are well in line with the soft, gentle tone of the book.