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?




Walpole


Book Description

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




Grizzwold


Book Description

Grizzwold the lovable bear is having a tough time finding somewhere to live. He's too big for most places, and too clumsy for others. He's not even any good as a live bearskin rug! Will Grizzwold ever find a home that's just right?




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.




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!




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.




Santa's Moose


Book Description

Milton the moose wants to help pull Santa's sleigh. At first, clumsy Milton isn't very good at landing on roofs. But when the sleigh becomes too heavy for the tired reindeer, it's Milton to the rescue. A reissued edition in leveled reader format by Syd Hoff, author of Danny and the Dinosaur.




Sammy the Seal


Book Description

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.




Chester


Book Description

Chester, a wild horse who wants to be tame, comes to the city looking for a home. ‘Reading for fun: the artist’s sense of pacing makes this book race along.’ —Saturday Review.




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)