Sammy the Seal

Sammy the Seal

Author: Syd Hoff

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2014-05-27

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 0062358758

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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.


Make Your Bed with Skipper the Seal

Make Your Bed with Skipper the Seal

Author: Admiral William H. McRaven

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2021-11-16

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 0316310085

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A seal becomes a Navy SEAL in this children's adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestselling Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven. As Skipper the seal embarks on Navy SEAL training, he and his hardworking friends learn much more than how to pass a swimming test or how to dive off a ship. To be a great SEAL, you also have to take risks, deal with failure, and persevere through tough times—just as you do in life. (And always remember to make your bed!) In this entertaining children's adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestseller, Admiral William H. McRaven shares life lessons from Navy SEAL training and encourages young readers to become their best selves.


Grizzwold

Grizzwold

Author: Syd Hoff

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1984-09-05

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 0064440575

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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?


Sammy's Broken Leg (Oh, No!) and the Amazing Cast That Fixed It

Sammy's Broken Leg (Oh, No!) and the Amazing Cast That Fixed It

Author: Judith Wolf Mandell

Publisher:

Published: 2017-03-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780997444902

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One minute your child is fine. The next minute, a broken bone. Hours later, in a clunky cast. For weeks or months, sidelined from favorite activities. If your child is like Sammy, (s)he gets glum and grumpy as days slog by. Help is pages away in Sammy's Broken Leg (Oh, No!) and the Amazing Cast That Fixed It, a whimsical book to entertain a child in a cast for healing a broken bone, or in a spica cast for hip correction (hip dysplasia). Children in a cast will delight in a troupe of Kisses who cheer for Sammy and coach her to be patient. The Kisses are Sammy's secret: only she can hear them. How and when they whooshed into her life will amaze and amuse. It all goes to prove: One Kiss for a Boo-Boo. A Bazillion Kisses for a Cast! Lavished with colorful, quirky illustrations, Sammy's Broken Leg (Oh, No!) and the Amazing Cast That Fixed It is entertaining, educational and encouraging. The book: Gives children and families realistic expectations about weeks or months of healing time. Eases children's fears, calms parents' anxieties. Hands parents a tool to boost their child's (and their own) patience.


How to Make Up Jokes

How to Make Up Jokes

Author: Syd Hoff

Publisher:

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780448127231

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Explains such different kinds of jokes as puns, anecdotes, and one-liners, with numerous examples of each kind.


Morris the Moose

Morris the Moose

Author: B. Wiseman

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2011-06-28

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0062037242

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This classic story about a mixed-up moose is perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia, Danny and the Dinosaur, and anyone who loves silly stories and fun word play. The cow, the deer, and the horse have four legs and a tail, just like Morris. But none of these animals is a moose! These different animals have one thing in common—their friendship. Morris the Moose is a Level One I Can Read, great for shared reading with a child, and especially wonderful for reluctant readers.


Danny and the Dinosaur 50th Anniversary Edition

Danny and the Dinosaur 50th Anniversary Edition

Author: Syd Hoff

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1992-09-25

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780064440028

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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)


Sammy the Seahorse

Sammy the Seahorse

Author: Martha Driscoll

Publisher:

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780692766736

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This delightfully visual science book, written by Martha & Ann Driscoll and illustrated by award winning illustrator Susan Andra Lion, is packed with fascinating details about seahorses. The book answers the question - is a seahorse a fish or is it a horse? It's a fish, of course! In the book, Sammy the Seahorse and Lily the Lobster take the reader under the ocean and into the coral reef to learn about seahorses and their habitats. Included is educational information about a variety of seahorse species; unique characteristics of seahorses, seahorse habitats, anatomy, reproduction, threats to survival, and preservation. The book includes a hidden picture activity; colorful comparison of 25 kinds of seahorses; a challenge to readers to find all the seahorses, leafy sea dragons and pipefish tucked away inside the covers; and a detailed glossary of terms and reference information.


Stanley

Stanley

Author: Syd Hoff

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1978-10-25

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 0064440109

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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.


Who Will Be My Friends?

Who Will Be My Friends?

Author: Syd Hoff

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1985-05-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0064440729

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