Humphrey's Big Birthday Bash by Betty G. Birney

Author:Betty G. Birney [Birney, Betty G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: 2018-09-04T00:00:00+00:00

All I could hear were the words surprise and Friday.

I like surprises and wanted to hear more. “Could you squeak up just a little?” I asked.

Richie turned to Miranda and whispered in her ear.

I perked up my tiny pink ears, but all I could hear was the word present.

Miranda smiled. “Oooh, I have an idea!”

“Shhh,” the other children told her.

“Sorry,” Miranda said softly. Then she turned to Gail and whispered in her ear.

Gail giggled, then whispered in A.J.’s ear.

This time, I heard the word birthday.

Next, A.J. whispered in Kirk’s ear. Even when he whispers, A.J. is loud. But I couldn’t hear everything he said. I only heard him say Mrs. Brisbane.

Surprise. Friday. Present. Birthday. Mrs. Brisbane.

So that was the secret! They were having a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Brisbane on Friday!

My whiskers wiggled at the exciting news. But I wished my friends had whispered in my ear, too, so I’d know more about the plans.

Mrs. Brisbane came over to the group. “Why are you all whispering?” she asked.

“It’s a secret,” A.J. said.

Mrs. Brisbane smiled. “As long as it’s a good secret, I guess that’s okay.” She glanced over at my cage and said, “Isn’t that right, Humphrey?”

I wasn’t sure if secrets were ever okay. But this was a good one for sure.

Before I could answer, the bell rang and Mrs. Brisbane started class.

I always try to listen to every word she says. But it wasn’t easy. My mind was racing with thoughts about her surprise birthday party.

Would it be backwards or forward?

Would there be games?

And most important, would there be yummy cake?

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