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Chester (I Can Read Level 1) Paperback – April 18, 1986

by Syd Hoff (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 81 ratings
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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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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    64 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    410L
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.19 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  8. Publication date
    April 18, 1986
  9. ISBN-10
    9780064440950
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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 ‏ : ‎ 0064440958
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Reprint edition (April 18, 1986)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780064440950
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 410L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.19 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 81 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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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Ann E Scanlan
5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Hoff's books work.
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2018
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I used Syd Hoff's books to teach my oldest to read when she was only four years old. She is 47 now. I bought these books for my seven year old granddaughter who has had some difficulty with reading.
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Marianne Bendell
5.0 out of 5 stars If she enjoyed the story
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
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Reading to my grand daughter
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Mickie
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas gift for 5yr old
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014
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My granddaughter loves horses. This book appealed to her love of horses and was easy for her to figure out the words and read it herself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Memories!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2008
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This is my favorite childhood book. I am now 26 and was discussing favorite childhood books with my husband when he said he had never heard of Chester. I ordered the book, we read it together, and he's now a Chester fan too. Can't wait to share this with our future children!
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elkriver3
5.0 out of 5 stars Chester Review
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2013
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A good book for beginning readers. This 2nd grader loved it the story and the pictures. He wants to read more by that author.
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Derek C.
5.0 out of 5 stars love syd hoff
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2013
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Chester is just a great little book for little kids. It is the perfect length for a bedtime story... Simple and elegant!
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Victoria Brouillette
5.0 out of 5 stars Chester
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2013
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My 5-year-old granddaughter liked this story very much. She's into horses now. She really loved the action in this story.
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henry
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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GOOD FOR THE KIDS
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Nisha
5.0 out of 5 stars Chester is adorable!
Reviewed in India on September 9, 2023
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Chester is a real goofball! My son and I love Chester and his antics. A real gem of a book. Lovely for toddlers and lovers of horses.
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Leanna
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2015
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This was one of my favourite books as a child! I am so glad I was able to get a copy of the original print.
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