In "Homesick Herbie," Herbie is a young boy who struggles with feelings of homesickness during his first summer camp experience. Longing for the comfort of home, he feels out of place among other campers. As the days pass, Herbie encounters various challenges that test his bravery and resilience. Through friendships, new experiences, and overcoming fears, he begins to find his footing in this unfamiliar environment. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about courage, belonging, and discovering joy in the moment, ultimately transforming his homesickness into a deeper appreciation for adventure and friendship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Adventures At Hound Hotel .

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 72 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Capstone Press .

Shelley Swanson Sateren is the award-winning author of many children's books. She has worked as a children's book editor and in a children's bookstore. Today, besides writing, Shelley works with elementary-school-aged children in various settings. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and two sons. Clement C. Moore (1779-1863) was a writer and professor of literature and theology. He is famously known as the author of "A Visit from St. Nicholas," later called "'Twas the Night Before Christmas. " The poem was first published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel in 1823. Deborah Melmon is the illustrator of over fifty children's picture books, readers, and board books. She has also designed greeting cards, gift wrap, and fabric. She graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and lives in the Bay Area with her terrier, Mack.