Syd Hoff

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Florida



Oliver has always wanted to be a dancing elephant, but what will he do when he discovers the circus already has enough elephants Beginning readers will laugh out loud as they follow Oliver's adventures and find out how this elephant of unique charm and talent finally achieves his dream. Now available in full color!

Oliver

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1958 hardcover in good condition. There are a few minor stains on edges of pages, as pictured. Dent in bottom edge of back of book. 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Julius

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Louisiana





Sammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day and ventures into the big, busy city. Along the way he finds a school full of kids and new things to do--and he even learns to read! 

"So funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books in this best-selling series." (Publishers Weekly)

Sammy the Seal is another hilarious, original story by Syd Hoff, the celebrated author of Danny and the Dinosaur. This classic Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Sammy the Seal

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Utah





One day a boy named Danny goes to the museum. He sees all sorts of interesting things. The most interesting thing of all is the dinosaur--who talks!

This beloved story has been delighting readers young and old for 50 years, and will continue to do so for 50 more!

Danny and the Dinosaur

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Oregon





A classic I Can Read about finding a friend--a good match for 3- to 6-year-olds looking for a friendship story, especially during or after a move. 

He likes his new room and his new street. The police officer and the mail carrier are very nice. But what Freddy really needs are friends--and he looks everywhere until he finds them!

Syd Hoff created the Danny and the Dinosaur and Sammy the Seal I Can Read favorites. His unique graphic style still speaks to children today.

"Highly successful--has the individuality and style welcome on the primary-first grade reading level." --School Library Journal



Who Will Be My Friends?

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Wisconsin

Harry keeps a horse in his room. A trusty horse only he can see. But then his parents take him to the country to see "real" horses. Horses that are free to run, kick, and nibble. Now Harry must decide: Does his horse need to be free, too?

The Horse in Harry's Room

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Beverly Cleary

Roald Dahl

Paula Danziger

Patricia McLaughlin

E. B. White

Judy Blume

Alan Alexander Milne

Gathers selections from stories by A.A. Milne, Syd Hoff, Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Tony Johnston, Kathryn Cristaldi, Judy Delton, Gail Herman, and Miriam Cohen.

It's Super to Be Six!

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Texas





Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur.

Danny loves dinosaurs! When he sees one at the museum and says, "It would be nice to play with a dinosaur," a voice answers, "And I think it would be nice to play with you." So begins Danny and the Dinosaur's wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric playmate, even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek. But Danny can teach an old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!

Originally published over 50 years ago, this beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Ohio

Albert finds his way home to the ocean with the help of a lady tourist—and her hat. ‘Many economical words are briskly exchanged before the happy ending.’ —Saturday Review.

Albert the Albatross

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Syd Hoff was an American cartoonist and children's book author, best known for his classic early reader Danny and the Dinosaur. Here he gives easy instructions to drawing cartoons!

Small water stain on bottom binding 
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New Hampshire

How to Draw Cartoons

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Vintage 1957

Danny loves dinosaurs. When he sees one at the museun and says, "It would be nice to play with a dinosaur," a voice answers, "And I think it would be nice to play with you." So begins Dannys and the dinosaur's wonderful adventure together! But a dinosaur is no ordinary playmate. Even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek, and keeping him from knocking over houses with his long tail. But Danny can teach a old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years! Originally published as An I Can Read Book over 40 years ago, this classic story is perfect for reading together. Danny's out on the town with a real live dinosaur. And whether they're eating ice cream or playing hide-and-seek, these two are having one hundred million years of fun--all in one day. Outstanding Children's Books of 1958 (NYT)

Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp

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4 Learning to read books, Level 1

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Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a mouse who saves the day by going his own way. 

Among Mrs. Brice's 25 mice, all but one do everything together. And this mouse's difference 'comes in handy when the mice meet a cat, and while twelve run this way and twelve run that, this mouse runs this way and that, wearing out the cat and saving them all. The simple, gracefully repetitive text and bright drawings will make a preschool hero of the clever little mouse.

This beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Mrs. Brice's Mice

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Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair is together again in this hilarious school-day adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers.

Why don't dinosaurs go to school In Danny and the Dinosaur: School Days, the dinosaur gets curious and follows his friend Danny to school! But Danny's buddy is too big to ride the school bus, and school lunch isn't quite right for a dinosaur... So, he decides to do school his own way--dino style--and it turns out to be the best class ever!

Danny and the Dinosaur: School Days is a Level One I Can Read, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Danny and the Dinosaur: School Days

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Michigan

An I Can Read Book

A seal at school! What happens when Sammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day? He goes to the city, finds a school full of kids and new things to do -- and he even learns to read!

Sammy the Seal Book

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Missouri

Although Walpole is the biggest walrus in the herd, he would rather play with the baby walruses than be a leader.

Walpole

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New Jersey

It's the lovable dinosaur's first time visiting the beach! When Danny wants to win the sand castle contest, the dinosaur is happy to help out. But what happens when the dinosaur's help is too much?

Young beach goers will giggle as Danny works with his overeager friend to build the perfect sand castle. A gentle message in support of being kind and helpful even during a competition will be appreciated by parents and caregivers.

Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair is together again in this sweet and funny adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers.

Danny and the Dinosaur and the Sand Castle Contest is a Level One I Can Read, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

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