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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1958 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Danny and the Dinosaur
Written & illustrated by Syd Hoff
Part of the Danny and the Dinosaur series
A boy befriends a dinosaur that comes to life in a museum.
64 pages· 862 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Danny's day at the museum turns magical when a dinosaur comes to life, eager to play. Together, they embark on whimsical adventures, transforming ordinary activities into extraordinary escapades. Can Danny teach his prehistoric friend new tricks while navigating a world not built for dinosaurs? Join them for a day filled with laughter, surprises, and the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years. Perfect for young readers, this classic tale celebrates imagination and friendship, inviting children to explore a world where anything is possible.
From the publisher
This brand-new edition of Syd Hoff’s beloved Danny and the Dinosaur is a special paper-over-board commemorative edition celebrating the 60th anniversary of I Can Read books for beginning readers. The book includes the complete original story and features a foil cover, an anniversary burst, and eight pages of bonus material on the history of I Can Read—including a timeline, origin stories of favorite characters, and never-before-seen early sketches! This beautiful edition is perfect for gift-giving.
When Danny sees a dinosaur at the museum 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 Danny and the Dinosaur’s wonderful adventures together.
For Danny and his prehistoric 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. Kids will delight in Syd Hoff’s charming, funny illustrations as they read about how Danny teaches a very old dinosaur some new tricks.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 862
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 400L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2.8
- F&P level
- ~L
Publication
- Published
- January 22, 2008
- First published
- January 1, 1958
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780064440028
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