Humphrey, Albert, and the Flying Machine

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

APA Citation: Lasky, K. (2004). Humphrey, albert, and the flying machine. San Diego: Harcourt, Inc.

Illustrator (if applicable): John Manders

Pagination: 32 Pages

Recommended age/Reading level: K-3

Overview of book:

A wonderful fractured fairy tale that begins with Princess Briar Rose’s “fancy birthday party”. No one wants to spoil the fun by bringing up “the curse” which includes an evil fairy, a hundred year snooze, and the magical kiss. Humphrey and Albert, two young boys dread going to the party and become victims to the curse. When they awake (three weeks early) they seek out a handsome prince (for the kiss) but instead bump into Daniel Bernouli (mathematician, scientist, and inventor).

Highly recommended/Recommended/Not Recommended:

Highly recommend: Sleeping beauty re-spun in a light and humorous tale which includes a nice set of illustrations. The added benefit of Daniel Bernouli lends itself to great science lessons.