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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1959 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Sammy the Seal
Written & illustrated by Syd Hoff
A seal leaves his home at the zoo to explore the outside world and learn about what lies beyond his enclosure.
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72 pages· 786 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Sammy, a curious seal, escapes the zoo for a day in the bustling city. His adventure leads him to a school where he encounters children and discovers the joy of reading. As Sammy navigates this new world, will he find his way back home, or will the allure of learning keep him in the city? Join Sammy on a delightful journey filled with discovery and fun, perfect for young readers eager to explore the magic of books.
From the publisher
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! 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.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. 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.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 72
- Words
- 786
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 380L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2.7
- F&P level
- ~K
Publication
- Published
- January 3, 2017
- First published
- January 1, 1959
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062572745
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