Haffertee Hamster Diamond

Haffertee Hamster #1

by Janet Perkins, Gillian Gaze (Illustrator)

Haffertee is a soft-toy hamster. Ma Diamond made him for her little girl, Yolanda (Diamond Yo), when her real pet hamster died.

In this book - the first of the Haffertee stories - Haffertee meets his great friend Howl Owl, the Diamond family, and some of the strange and amusing characters who share their home. He learns how he was made - and why.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

60 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[Shaun · Rating 3 out of 5]

This delightful children's story follows Haffertee, a toy hamster lovingly sewn together by Mrs. Diamond to replace her child Yo’s real hamster, who had passed away. Along the way, we meet other charming toy characters like Howl Owl and Mr. Jumpastring, a lively marionette who hosts parties in the cupboard. Through these playful interactions, Haffertee embarks on a journey of self-discovery, questioning life and his purpose in the world. It’s a heartwarming tale that explores deep themes with a light, whimsical touch.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read aloud to my youngest. She loved it. There were some oddities to the story (the girls name?) that didn't make sense for the setting of 20th century America. I felt like I was missing some pieces of backstory that would explain it. Still cute and sweet story. Will have to look for the others (now out of print)

[C.G.Koens · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved these books as a little girl, and I loved reading it aloud to my kids now. The 8 year old really loved it, and the idea that a stuffed hamster could talk to people. If you can get ahold of any or the books in this series, do it! They're so cute, and worth it. Just sad that they are out of print.

[Dixie von Aschwege · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much as a kid I stole it from the school library.

[Rivkah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this sweet little book series. It instille basic truths of God's love into its readers in a different story format.

[C/Sbooklover · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a little one, I loved these books. I was never certain whether it was about pets or toys, but it made no difference. I loved them and retain fond memories and old, worn books on my shelves.

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

One child really enjoyed this, the other found it too boring. It's a lovely, gentle story with some good underlying morals.