Syd Hoff

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  • Bibliography:
    52 Books
  • First Book:
    February 1959
  • Latest Book:
    June 2023
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Book List in Order: 52 titles

  • Julius

    An I Can Read Book

    Julius, an enterprising gorilla, leaves the jungle for a circus job. ‘The I Can Read group will be glad to be introduced to his surprising talents and his fun with the circus people.’ -- H.

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  • Who Will Be My Friends?

    I Can Read: Level 1

    Freddy moves to a new community, where he makes many new friends. ‘Highly successful -- has the individuality and ‘style’ welcome on the primary-first grade reading level.’ -- SLJ.

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  • Albert the Albatross

    Albert finds his way home to the ocean with the help of a lady tourist -- and her hat. ‘Many economical words are briskly exchanged before the happy ending.’ -- Saturday Review.

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  • Irving and Me

  • Baseball Mouse

  • Wilfred the Lion

  • The Horse in Harry's Room

    I Can Read: Level 1

    Harry keeps a horse in his room. A trusty horse only he can see. But then his parents take him to the country to see “real” horses. Horses that are free to run, kick, and nibble. Now Harry must decide: Does his horse need to be free, too?

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  • Ida the Bareback Rider

  • Giants and Other Plays for Kids



  • Syd Hoff's Best Jokes Ever

  • Henrietta chicken, circus star

    • / General Fiction
    • Buy Buy

  • Danny and the Dinosaur

    I Can Read: Level 1
    I Can Read: Picture Book

    Danny loves dinosaurs. When he sees one at the museun 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 Dannys and the dinosaur's wonderful adventure together! But a d...

  • Grizzwold

    I Can Read: Level 1

    Grizzwold the lovable bear is having a tough time finding somewhere to live. He's too big for most places, and too clumsy for others. He's not even any good as a live bearskin rug! Will Grizzwold ever find a home that's just right?

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  • Chester

    I Can Read: Level 1

    Chester, a wild horse who wants to be tame, comes to the city looking for a home. ‘Reading for fun: the artist’s sense of pacing makes this book race along.’ -- Saturday Review.

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  • Where's Prancer?

    After a long night of delivering presents throughout the world, Santa returns home, but he quickly notices that one of his precious reindeer, Prancer, is missing, and sets out on a search to find him and bring him back home....

  • Little Chief

  • Barney's Horse

    I Can Read: Level 1

    ‘Barney is a street peddler who sells fruits and vegetables while dispensing kindness and horseback rides to the children on his route. Progress brings elevated trains to the area, resulting in Barney’s horse running away before everyone adjusts ...

  • Mrs. Brice's Mice

    I Can Read: Level 1

    Among Mrs. Brice's 25 mice, all but one do everything together. And this mouse's difference ‘comes in handy when the mice meet a cat, and while twelve run this way and twelve run that, this mouse runs this way and that, wearing out the cat and savi...

  • Stanley

    I Can Read: Level 1

    Stanley is no ordinary caveman. This makes the other cavemen so angry that they chase him away. But Stanley just goes on being different, and as the others soon see, different isn’t such a bad idea after all.

    Stanley is a funny story with ...



  • Bernard on His Own

    Despite his parents' warnings, Bernard, an inquisitive young bear cub, sets out to explore the world around him, climbing to the top of a tall tree, getting honey from a bee hive, and venturing into a deep, dark cave....

  • The Lighthouse Children

    I Can Read: Level 1

  • Duncan the Dancing Duck

  • Captain Cat

    I Can Read: Level 1

    Captain Cat has joined the army!

    He has whiskers and paws, and more stripes than the soldiers have ever seen. But most important, he has a best friend who can make an army barracks feel like home.

    A classic from Syd Hoff, the bestselli...

  • Arturo's Baton

    From a storyteller beloved by young readers comes this simple, humorous tale highlighted by colorful, lively illustrations. When Arturo, the famous conductor, waves his baton, the orchestra plays . . . and people shower him with applause and flowers....

  • Danny and the Dinosaur Book Buddy

    A book-and-toy box set combines the story of Danny, who befriends a friendly dinosaur at the museum and enjoys a series of whimsical adventures, with play-along figurines of Danny and his prehistoric friend....

  • Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!

    I Can Read: Level 1

    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 are together again in an adventure sure to please beginning readersWhat would happen if ...

  • Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp

    I Can Read: Level 1

    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 are together again in an adventure sure to please beginning readers and happy campers al...

  • Sammy the Seal

    I Can Read: Level 1

    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! "So funny and so original that it promises to be one o...

  • Oliver

    I Can Read: Level 1
    I Can Read: Picture Book

    Oliver has always wanted to be a dancing elephant, but what will he do when he discovers the circus already has enough elephants? Beginning readers will laugh out loud as they follow Oliver's adventures and find out how this elephant of unique charm ...



  • Adventures with Syd Hoff

    • / General Fiction
    • Buy Buy

    Meet Stanley, Oliver, and Sammy, three of Syd Hoff's most lovable characters. Here, for the first time, their hugely popular stories are together in one volume.When Stanley the caveman is chased away because of his gentle nature in Stanley, he teach...

  • Adventures of Danny and the Dinosaur

    An I Can Read Book

  • Palace Bug

  • The Littlest Leaguer

    I Can Read: Level 1

    Of all the players in the little league, Harold was the littlest.No matter how hard he tries, Harold is no good at baseball. The ground balls always bounce over his head, and his little legs never get him to the pop flies fast enough. So the only pla...

  • Danny and the Dinosaur and the New Puppy

    I Can Read: Level 1

    Danny gets a brand-new puppy, and the dinosaur can’t wait to join in on the fun! What happens when you play fetch with a dinosaur or ask him to roll over? ...

  • Too Tall

    I Can Read: Level 1

    The dinosaur thinks he’s much too tall. It’s not easy being different! Danny decides to cheer his friend up, and together they discover that being too tall might not be so bad after all....

  • Syd Hoff's Dinosaur Stories and More

    From Syd Hoff, famed creator of Danny and the Dinosaur, comes this collection of three rare books: Amy's Dinosaur features a forward-looking ecological theme. When Amy and her friends take a walk in the woods, they see lots of trash but no living cr...

  • Henrietta, the Early Bird Treasury

    Three rare classics by a beloved author and illustrator transport kids to the farm for adventures with a plucky little chicken named Henrietta. Syd Hoff, author of Danny and the Dinosaur, brings his distinctive warmth and whimsy to these endearing ta...

  • Happy Halloween

    Danny loves Halloween, but his dinosaur friend has never celebrated before. Follow Danny and the dinosaur as they go trick-or-treating in this 8x8 adventure. Kids will delight in the charming, comical illustrations as they read about how Danny teache...

  • First Valentine's Day

    It’s Dinosaur’s first Valentine's Day ever, and someone has left him a secret gift! Can Danny help his friend solve this Valentine’s Day mystery? First introduced in 1958 with "Danny and the Dinosaur," this popular pair is together again in ...



  • Danny and the Dinosaur and the Girl Next Door

    Betty is Danny’s new neighbor, and Danny has a big, big surprise for her: He wants her to meet his best buddy -- the dinosaur! Will Betty like the dinosaur as much as Danny does? ...

  • Danny and the Dinosaur and the Big Storm

    Danny, his friend the dinosaur, and Danny’s new puppy all run inside to play when it starts to pour. A sudden bolt of lightning causes the puppy to dive under the bed. But what can the big dinosaur do? He doesn't fit! All ends well in this rea...

  • School Days

    I Can Read: Level 1

    Why don’t dinosaurs go to school? In Danny and the Dinosaur: School Days, the dinosaur gets curious and follows his friend Danny to school! But Danny’s buddy is too big to ride the school bus, and school lunch isn’t quite right for a dinosaur.....

  • A Very Dino Christmas

    Celebrate Christmas dino-style with Danny the Dinosaur! Danny’s friend the dinosaur has never experienced Christmas before, so he and Danny decide to celebrate -- dino-style! But what will happen when the museum director isn’t so happy with th...

  • Santa's Moose

    I Can Read: Level 1

    A holiday classic available again -- and now with full-color art! Milton the moose wants to help pull Santa’s sleigh. “I have never used a moose before,” says Santa, “but I’m willing if you are.” At first, clumsy Milton is not very goo...

  • Eggs, Eggs, Eggs!

    Celebrate springtime with Danny and the Dinosaur! Danny’s friend the dinosaur has never gone on an Easter egg scavenger hunt! Along with Danny’s little cousin, the pair searches high and low -- and find an eggscellent surprise. Follow alon...

  • Danny and the Dinosaur and the Sand Castle Contest

    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 wi...

  • Danny and the Dinosaur Icr #5

    I Can Read: Level 1

    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 wor...

  • The Big Sneeze

    I Can Read: Level 1

    After a day of playing in the rain, Danny and the dinosaur each catch a cold. How will Danny and the dinosaur both turn a sick day into something fun? Everyone knows that getting sick can be a bummer -- but this lovable pair’s creative ways of k...

  • Danny and the Dinosaur Mind Their Manners

    I Can Read: Level 1

    When the museum is expecting a royal visitor, Danny and the dinosaur need to brush up on their manners! From saying “please” to holding doors, can Danny and the dinosaur work on behavior fit for a king? Everyone knows it can be hard learning g...



  • Danny and the Dinosaur in the Big City

    I Can Read: Level 1

    Danny’s class is going on a field trip to the big city, and the dinosaur is invited, too! Towering skyscrapers! Rumbling subways! The city is a big and exciting place. But even though the city is big, the dinosaur may find fitting in to be a bit...

  • Danny and the Dinosaur Ride a Bike

    I Can Read: Level 1

    There’s a new bicycle exhibit at the museum, and Danny is inspired to learn how to a ride a bike―with help from his buddy the dinosaur, of course! But OUCH! From running over his friend’s tail to falling off the bike, Danny learns it takes a...

  • The Ruling Clawss

    Published under the pseudonym A. Redfield by prominent New Yorker contributor Syd Hoff in the 1930s, these mordant and marvellously drawn gag comics skewer the rich and powerful with a pointed pen.During his career as a New Yorker cartoonist, and bef...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Syd Hoff has published 52 books.

Syd Hoff does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Ruling Clawss, was published in June 2023.

The first book by Syd Hoff, Julius, was published in February 1959.

No. Syd Hoff does not write books in series.
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