Series:

I Can Read Level 1

1 primary work • 19 total works

Book 1

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Danny's going to camp--and he's taking the dinosaur! First introduced in 1958 with Danny and the Dinosaur and the recent stars of Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur, this popular pair is together again in an adventure sure to please beginning readers and happy campers alike. Children's Choices for 1997 (IRA/CBC)

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Grizzwold

by Syd Hoff

Published 21 January 1963
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?

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Barney's Horse

by Syd Hoff

Published 1 October 1987
Though he is used to the city streets, Barney's horse becomes frightened of the noisy new overhead trains.

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Six-year-old Danny invites his dinosaur friend to come to his birthday party.

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The Horse in Harry's Room

by Syd Hoff

Published 11 March 1970
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?

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Who Will Be My Friends?

by Syd Hoff

Published 21 January 1960

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

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Chester

by Syd Hoff

Published 21 January 1961
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.

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Danny and the Dinosaur

by Syd Hoff

Published 26 August 1958
A little boy is surprised and pleased when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play with him.

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There’s a new bicycle exhibit at the museum, and Danny is inspired to learn how to a ride a bike—with help from his buddy the dinosaur, of course!

But OUCH! From running over his friend’s tail to falling off the bike, Danny learns it takes a lot of tries to learn something new.

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 a hilarious Level One I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers.

Danny and the Dinosaur Ride a Bike 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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Stanley

by Syd Hoff

Published 21 January 1962
Chased away by the other cavemen because he is different, Stanley finds a new and better way of living.

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Sammy the Seal

by Syd Hoff

Published 1 January 1959
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 Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child.

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Julius

by Syd Hoff

Published 1 January 1959
A gorilla becomes a star attraction at the circus and frightens away his audience.

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Oliver

by Syd Hoff

Published 1 January 1960
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!

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The Littlest Leaguer

by Syd Hoff

Published 31 December 1976
Littlest of all the little leaguers, Harold has a hard time finding some way to really help his team.

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Captain Cat

by Syd Hoff

Published 1 December 1993
A cat makes friends with a soldier and learns about military life when he joins the army.

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Danielito y El Dinosaurio

by Syd Hoff

Published 29 January 2008
Danny spends a day with a dinosaur he met at the museum.

Danielito se pasa un día inolvidable en la ciudad con su amigo: el dinosaurio del museo.

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Danny gets a brand-new puppy, and the dinosaur can't wait to join in on the fun! What happens when you play fetch with a dinosaur or ask him to roll over? 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 are together again in a hilarious I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers. This is a Level One I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

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Cover of Danny and the Dinosaur and the Girl Next Door

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 are together again in a hilarious I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers.

Betty is Danny’s new neighbor, and Danny has a big, big surprise for her: He wants her to meet his best buddy—the dinosaur! Will Betty like the dinosaur as much as Danny does

This is a Level One I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.