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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Danny and the Dinosaur and the Sand Castle Contest
Written & illustrated by Syd Hoff
Part of the Danny and the Dinosaur series
Can Danny's dinosaur friend help him win the sand castle contest, or will his help be too much?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 114 ratings
32 pages· 437 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Danny and his dinosaur friend hit the beach for a sand castle contest. Eager to help, the dinosaur's enthusiasm might just topple their chances. Can Danny manage his friend's oversized assistance and still build the perfect castle? This charming tale of friendship and teamwork will delight young readers as they discover the balance between helping and hindering.
From the publisher
It’s the lovable dinosaur’s first time visiting the beach! When Danny wants to win the sand castle contest, the dinosaur is happy to help out. But what happens when the dinosaur’s help is too much?
Young beach goers will giggle as Danny works with his overeager friend to build the perfect sand castle. A gentle message in support of being kind and helpful even during a competition will be appreciated by parents and caregivers.
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 this sweet and funny adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers.
Danny and the Dinosaur and the Sand Castle Contest is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 437
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- First Reader
- Lexile
- ~301L
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.3
- F&P level
- ~J
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 196905
Publication
- Published
- June 5, 2018
- First published
- January 1, 2018
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062410481
- LCCN
- 2018064365
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