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Danny and the Dinosaur

by Syd Hoff Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

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A museum encounter becomes a day of dinosaur-sized play

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A museum encounter becomes a day of dinosaur-sized play

Danny’s wish for a dinosaur playmate turns an ordinary day into a series of shared games and activities. The humor comes from fitting a prehistoric companion into familiar situations, including the practical challenge of finding a hiding place large enough for hide-and-seek. The book pairs this playful premise with the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts identified for Level 1 I Can Read books, connecting the adventure to the experience of beginning to read independently.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning readers practicing familiar words and short sentences
  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy dinosaurs and playful adventures
  • Families or classrooms looking for a short shared reading experience

Themes

Friendship across differencesImaginative playBeginning reading

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Book overview

Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur.

Danny loves dinosaurs! When he sees one 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. But Danny can teach an old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!

Originally published over 50 years ago, this beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences. 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.

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