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Sammy the Seal (I Can Read Level 1) Hardcover – January 3, 2017

by Syd Hoff (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 477 ratings
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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. 

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  1. Reading age
    2 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    I Can Read Level 1
  3. Print length
    72 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.43 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  8. Publication date
    January 3, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    0062572741
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0062572745
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Syd Hoff has given much pleasure to children everywhere as the author and illustrator of numerous children’s books, including the favorite I Can Read books Sammy the Seal, The Horse in Harry’s Room, and the Danny and the Dinosaur books. Born and raised in New York City, he studied at the National Academy of Design. His cartoons were a regular feature in the New Yorker after he sold his first cartoon to that magazine at the age of eighteen. His work also appeared in many other magazines, including Esquire and the Saturday Evening Post, and in a nationally syndicated daily feature.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (January 3, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062572741
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062572745
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.43 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 477 ratings

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Syd Hoff is a much-loved and much-read author and illustrator of numerous books for children. Born and raised in New York City, he studied at the National Academy of Design and sold his first cartoon to The New Yorker when he was eighteen. Since then his cartoons have become a regular feature in many magazines and newspapers. Syd Hoff and his wife live in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Mo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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My favorite book as a kid.. I had to buy it for my children.
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ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood favorite to pass on!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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This was one of my childhood favorites that I'm thankful I can share with my 18 month old and 3yr old. My mom read it to me and now I get to read it with them. Definitely a classic fun story.
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Kayla Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood memories
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
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I loved the fact my husband told me this was his favorite book as a child and I got this for him and our daughter to share! We read it to her all the time🥰
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Justaguy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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Is a great book had to buy it twice for my daughter she absolutely loves it and she had to get a stuffy of a seal to name it Sammy of course
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RAM
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Fun, Heartwarming Children’s Story
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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This was one of my favorite childhood books. It was a must-have for my daughter’s collection.
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Ray N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022
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My 6 year old grandson loved it. Very interesting story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The best
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2023
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My son’s favorite childhood book. He is 36 now. Bought fir his first child!
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BB
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2018
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Great book
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Ella
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story for toddlers
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2018
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MY 3 year old son loves this book!!
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Kanchan
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Reviewed in India on December 3, 2017
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Sweet story. Good read.
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Indiana
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book- in great condition!
Reviewed in Australia on August 20, 2021
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Very sweet book with great classic illustrations
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Swetha V.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice story, kids will definitely like it
Reviewed in India on March 29, 2017
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Very nice story,kids will definitely like it :)
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