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Stanley (I Can Read Level 1) Paperback – October 25, 1978

by Syd Hoff (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 83 ratings
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Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a caveman who's not afraid to be himself. 

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 a timeless message. As Children's Book and Their Creators commented:"Humorously demonstrates how one noncomformist can make a tremendous difference to his society."

This Level 1 I Can Read classic by Syd Hoff, author of Danny and the Dinosaur, is perfect for children 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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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    64 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    460L
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.19 x 8.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  8. Publication date
    October 25, 1978
  9. ISBN-10
    9780064440103
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0064440103
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Because Stanley does not act like his fellow cavemen, they chase him away. But then Stanley invents the house'and becomes a hero'in this thought-provoking, funny story about an early nonconformist.

About the Author

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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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0064440109
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Revised edition (October 25, 1978)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780064440103
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064440103
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 460L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.19 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 83 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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Martha
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for children
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022
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This was an all time favorite with my children. I hope a lot of these books come back into print. The new ones with the perfect, uninteresting, computer generated art do not hold a candle to these old books.
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angel
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites - perfect for K-2
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2021
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A favorite book of our family and perfect for the kindergarteners I teach. Another commenter mentioned that women aren't really featured in the story, which is true. And while I think there is a lesson anyone can take from the book about being yourself and inspiring others, I think little boys really are the target audience. The story actually makes a kind of modern counterpoint to the idea of "toxic masculinity" even though the book was written long before anyone coined the term. Stanley is tough AND kind.
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Wren
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and author for beginner readers!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021
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The first book my child wanted to learn how to read. Now it is a gift for my child's child, who is just beginning to learn how to read.
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shopping mama
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2013
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I just bought this book for my 4 y/o daughter and she loves it. We originally checked out Sammy the Seal from the library and she still says that that is her favorite book ever. But I wanted to buy her a couple of books from the same author and it was a good price too. Happy mom!!!
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nanato4grands
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2012
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My grandson is learning to read and was able to read almost all of the words in this book. The words that he didn't know (he's finished kindergarten) he was able to sound out with a little help. It's a great book to read together and teaches a lesson, too!
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Ryan
4.0 out of 5 stars ... this is about Stanley (and it's a simple and fun story), but l wish that female characters played ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2015
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I know this is about Stanley (and it's a simple and fun story), but l wish that female characters played stronger roles in Syd Hoff's amazing collection of work. Perhaps the editors can adjust this, the same way they've **colored in racial diversity in recent editions of Hoff.
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Nish
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story. I read it all the time as ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2016
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Great story. I read it all the time as a child and now I'm enjoying reading it with my daughter!
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Joan H Cleary
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read for a youngster obsessed with dinosaurs.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2016
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My son (31) loved this book. We are giving it to our grandson who is obsessed with dinosaurs.
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scuba steve
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE IT! and so does my daughter. ..
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2016
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I'm 42 and this was my favourite book when I was a kid. Now, I read it to my 2 year old and she loves it. The perfect length to calm them down without you craftily skipping pages. And a good message about being yourself...
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Nish
5.0 out of 5 stars Very colourful book
Reviewed in India on June 8, 2015
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Another good picture book from Syd.
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parent2
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun and simple read
Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2013
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This book is a classic that is simply written for young readers but also very engaging and full of heart.
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Kindle-Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for little kids
Reviewed in Germany on June 9, 2012
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A story of a cavemen: chased out of his tribe and isolated, but through his ingenuity was able to invent something revolutionary for his time. He forgave his tribe/friends and at the end revolutionized the whole clan for better living standard. This story will educate and entertain your child! It has a nice plot, yet not too complicated for young children. It is perfect for beginning readers. Fully recommended!
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