Born and raised in New York City, he studied at the National Academy of Design. Syd Hoff has given much pleasure to children everywhere as the author and illustrator of numerous children's books, including the favorite I Can Read books Sammy the Seal, The Horse in Harry's Room, and the Danny and the Dinosaur books. 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. This classic Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child. Sammy the Seal is another hilarious, original story by Syd Hoff, the celebrated author of Danny and the Dinosaur. So funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books in this best-selling series. Along the way he finds a school full of kids and new things to do-and he even learns to read Sammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day and ventures into the big, busy city. Reading Level: 2.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children pg. Physical Information: 0.19' H x 5.99' W x 9.06' (0.25 lbs) 64 pagesįeatures: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General 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!Ĭlick for more in this series: I Can Read! - Level 1 (Quality) WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guaranteeīinding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions

Eight bonus pages recount I Can Read’s history, including a time line, never-before-seen sketches, and origin stories of beloved I Can Read characters. This beautiful edition is perfect for gift-giving.Contributor(s): Hoff, Syd (Author), Hoff, Syd (Illustrator)

Sammy the Seal by Syd Hoff, author of Danny and the Dinosaur, is a special paper-over-board commemorative edition of celebrating the 60th anniversary of I Can Read books for beginning readers. 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. Along the way he finds a school full of kids and new things to do-and he even learns to read!