A Syd Hoff Story Collection


Book Description

In Stanley, when Stanley the caveman is chased away because of his gentle nature, he teaches his friends that being different isn't so bad after all. In Oliver, Oliver the elephant has always dreamed of joining the circus, however he learns that the circus already has too many elephants, so what will Oliver do? In Sammy the Seal, what will curious Sammy find when he leaves the zoo for the city?




Sammy the Seal


Book Description

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!




Mrs. Brice's Mice


Book Description

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.' 'C.




A Syd Hoff Story Collection


Book Description

In Stanley, when Stanley the caveman is chased away because of his gentle nature, he teaches his friends that being different isn't so bad after all. In Oliver, Oliver the elephant has always dreamed of joining the circus, however he learns that the circus already has too many elephants, so what will Oliver do? In Sammy the Seal, what will curious Sammy find when he leaves the zoo for the city?




Oliver


Book Description

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!




Walpole


Book Description

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




Danny and the Dinosaur: Big Reading Collection


Book Description

Danny and his best buddy, the dinosaur, always embark on dinosaur-size adventures when they are together! This five-book box set with handle and Velcro closure is the perfect starter library for a young reader on the go. This collection by beloved author and illustrator Syd Hoff includes the best-loved paperback classics Danny and the Dinosaur; Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!; Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp, Danny and the Dinosaur: Too Tall; and Danny and the Dinosaur and the New Puppy.




Stanley


Book Description

Because Stanley does not act like his fellow cavemen, they chase him away. But then Stanley invents the house'and becomes a hero'in this thought-provoking, funny story about an early nonconformist.




Danny and the Dinosaur 50th Anniversary Edition


Book Description

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)