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Books with author Syd Hoff

  • Danny and the Dinosaur and the Girl Next Door

    Syd Hoff

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Jan. 3, 2017)
    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.
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  • Barkley

    Syd Hoff

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, March 15, 1975)
    When he gets too old to perform his act in the circus, Barkley tries to find something else to do.
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  • The Lighthouse Children

    Syd Hoff

    Library Binding (HarperCollins, Jan. 1, 1994)
    When an old lighthouse keeper and his wife leave their seaside home, they find a way for their old friends, the seagulls, to find them
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  • Syd Hoff's Animal Jokes

    Syd Hoff

    Hardcover (Lippincott, July 1, 1986)
    A collection of jokes, puns, and cartoons about animals.
  • Arturo's Baton

    Syd Hoff

    Hardcover (Clarion Books, Sept. 18, 1995)
    From a storyteller beloved by young readers comes this simple, humorous tale highlighted by colorful, lively illustrations. When Arturo, the famous conductor, waves his baton, the orchestra plays . . . and people shower him with applause and flowers. Arturo thanks his little stick: "Without it I could never conduct." But one morning the baton is missing! Arturo has to face the orchestra alone-and is surprised to learn that what makes him famous is his own prowess.
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  • The Young Cartoonist: The ABC's of Cartooning

    Syd Hoff

    Hardcover (Stravon Educational Pr, March 1, 1983)
    A well-known cartoonist explains how to draw cartoons and comic strips, how to make up jokes, and where to have one's work displayed
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  • Duncan the Dancing Duck

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (Clarion Books, Sept. 20, 1999)
    An irrepressible dancing duck leaves his pond to find fame in the big city, but after receiving a Golden Duck Award he wants only to return to his family.
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  • Jokes to Enjoy, Draw, and Tell

    Syd Hoff

    Library Binding (Putnam Pub Group, Feb. 1, 1974)
    An accomplished cartoonist provides simple instructions for drawing cartoons and presents a collection of quips and humorous twists
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  • Oliver

    Syd Hoff

    Hardcover (Barnes and Nobles, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Oliver the elephant came over the ocean on a ship to be part of a circus. There were ten other elephants, 11 total. Oliver become the center of the performances, entertaining his young visitors.
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  • Danny and the Dinosaur in the Big City

    Syd Hoff

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, May 7, 2019)
    Danny’s class is going on a field trip to the big city, and the dinosaur is invited, too! Towering skyscrapers! Rumbling subways! The city is a big and exciting place. But even though the city is big, the dinosaur may find fitting in to be a bit of a challenge!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 in the Big City 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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  • Arturo Baton, Paperback Level 3: Houghton Mifflin Soar to Success

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, Feb. 13, 1998)
    From a storyteller beloved by young readers comes this simple, humorous tale highlighted by colorful, lively illustrations. When Arturo, the famous conductor, waves his baton, the orchestra plays . . . and people shower him with applause and flowers. Arturo thanks his little stick: "Without it I could never conduct." But one morning the baton is missing! Arturo has to face the orchestra alone-and is surprised to learn that what makes him famous is his own prowess.
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  • Walpole

    Syd Hoff

    Hardcover (Harpercollins, May 1, 1977)
    The biggest and strongest of all walruses, Walpole, refuses to take over the herd's leadership, preferring to take care of the baby walruses
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