I loved this book sammy the seal, and passed it down to my girls. Syd hoff september 4, 1912 may 12, 2004 was an american cartoonist and childrens book author, best known for his classic early reader danny and the dinosaur. He walks all around the city, and even goes inside someones house because he saw a. This is a fictional series about a seal who escapes from the zoo. Sammy the seal written and illustrated by syd hoff. Danny and the dinosaur first came out in 1958, and was followed a year later by sammy the seal. Sammy the seal first edition by syd hoff book condition. Originally published in 1959, this celebrated tale presents the story of a special seal and his great adventures in the big city. Sammy the seal with inglees conmigo inglees conmigo. Anxious to see what life is like outside the zoo, sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with children but. An i can read book just right for beginner readers. Read to discover some of the animals that live at the zoo with. March 1, 1959 syd hoff, whose recent book, danny and the dinosaur, made a very inviting bid to the youngest readers, tells in this i can read book, another story of what happens to an animal when he leaves his ordinary habitat and walks among men. What happens when sammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day.
Sammy the seal printables, classroom activities, teacher. After the 1958 book was reprinted in 1993, hoff published happy. Syd hoff anxious to see what life is like outside the zoo, sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays. He goes to the city, finds a school full of kids and new things to do and he even learns to read. I was delighted to see them reissued as i can read. An i can read book sammy the seal story and pictures by. Sammy the seal i can read level 1 and millions of other books are available for instant. Read to discover what happens when sammy the seal finds a school full of kids. Vintage childrens book from 1959, very good condition. Click download or read online button to get sammy seal book now. Jul 04, 2016 one little seal at the zoo is not happy because he wants to know what it is like outside. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Upon discovering what it is like outside the zoo, sammy decides there is. Sammy the seal i can read book 1 by syd hoff and a great selection of related books, art and. Download a free teachers guide for sammy the seal, a level 1 i can read. Follow the life cycle of a seal from birth through adulthood. Sammy the seal book 1959, hardback for sale online ebay.
Sammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day and venture. Johnson lets sammy out after feeding time, he has a series of adventures and finds a school full of kids and new things to do. His cartoons appeared in a multitude of genres, including advertising commissions for such companies as eveready batteries, jello, ok used cars, s. Syd hoff, whose recent book, danny and the dinosaur, made a very inviting bid to the youngest readers, tells in this i can read book, another story of what happens to an animal when he leaves his ordinary habitat and walks among men. Sammy the seal by syd hoff a counterfeit journalists blog. By hoff, syd, 19122004 based on goodreads ratings audience youth 0. I chose the book because it was a favorite of mine as a child. So funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books. I looked at the level 1, beginning reading, books and happened upon these two oldie but goodie books from syd hoff. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version.
Sammy is bored in the zoo and wants to see the world. The basic premise is that sammy the seal suffers depression because he. Reading practice, recorded voice, vocabulary practice. Hardback, very tight binding, clean pages, a stamp on the first blank page. Syd hoff upon discovering what it is like outside the zoo, sammy decides there is no place like home. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. This time the animal is a seal, and a whimsical creature he is as he turns a woman shoppers eyes green with envy of his lovely fur coat, joins the first grade. Anxious to see what life is like outside the zoo, sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with children but decides that there really is no place like home. Upon discovering what it is like outside the zoo, sammy decides there is no place like home. Sammy the seal syd hoff 1959 first edition i can read book hardcover. Sammy the seal is bored with life at the zoo, so he leaves to go to the city to explore the world outside. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Sammy the seal by syd hoff, author of danny and the dinosaur, is a special paperoverboard commemorative edition of celebrating the 60th anniversary of i can read books for beginning readers. Cover shows seal walking with fellow students in an urban landscape that is sooo 50s, especially a woman with a green polka dot dress and a feather in her hat. I couldnt believe i still had the original sammy the seal book i had when i was a child. Sammy the seal is about a seal named sammy who wants to see what life is like outside the zoo. K 1st grade sammy the seal escapes from the zoo and goes to the city. I am a senior volunteer at martin hospital south in stuart, florida and love to crochet and knit. It was originally broadcast on nbc as a twopart episode on walt disneys wonderful world of color on october 28 and november 4, 1962. The pictures in the original 1959 version are very cute, full of expression and well. You may remember this book from your own childhood i remember it from mine or perhaps youve already read it to your children. A small area of toning to rear end paper, else tight, bright and unmarked.
He goes to the city and finds a school full of kids and new things to do and he even learns to read. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Sammy the seal is another hilarious, original story by syd hoff, the celebrated author of danny and the dinosaur. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. Born and raised in new york city, he studied at the national academy of design. Lightly foxed, priceclipped jacket with 1inch chip at head of spine and two smaller chips on rear panel. He finds a school with children and does fun things and learns to read too. Syd hoff has given much pleasure to children everywhere as the author and illustrator of numerous childrens books, including the favorite i can read books sammy the seal, the horse in harrys room, and the danny and the dinosaur books. Sammy the seal by syd hoff a vintage 1959 hardcover i can read series childrens book by yourmamashouse on etsy sammy the seal by syd hoff.
Sammy the seal teachers guide printable activities. Syd hoff september 4, 1912 may 12, 2004 was an american cartoonist and childrens book. Sammy the seal is a fun book about a seal who lives in a zoo, and he wants to see whats outside the zoo. Anxious to see what life is like outside the zoo, sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with the children but decides that there really is no place like home.
Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Yesterday, i had the opportunity to read sammy the seal by syd hoff 1959 to an elementary school student. Eight bonus pages recount i can reads history, including a time line, neverbeforeseen sketches, and origin stories of beloved i can read characters. An i can read book 1959 what a cute book with such cute pictures. Did you think a seal could ever be a student in your classroom. Jan 05, 2000 i couldnt believe i still had the original sammy the seal book i had when i was a child. Sammy the seal syd hoff hardback i can read 1959 ebay. Extremely fun for all that read this book and very imaginative. He goes to the city, finds a school full of kids and new things to do. Johnson, the zookeeper, lets sammy the seal out of his cage what so he can explore the city.
Sammy seal, first edition abebooks passion for books. The happy penguin and the little seal read out loud story for children. Sammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day and ventures into the big, busy city. I love this book and remember it as a kid and still have mine in my classroom and its a favorite sammy the seal one of my childhood faves that now belongs to my girls. Published january 5th 2000 by harpercollins first published 1959. This i can read story is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. Feb 26, 20 yesterday, i had the opportunity to read sammy the seal by syd hoff 1959 to an elementary school student. He goes to the city, finds a school full of kids and new things to doand he even learns. Read to discover some of the animals that live at the zoo with sammy. Buy a cheap copy of sammy the seal i can read book 1 by syd hoff. Weekly reader books presents sammy the seal book, 1959. Since he has been a good seal, he is allowed to go see. So funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books in this bestselling series.
Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of sammy the seal i can read book series. Im very friendly, i have white blotches on my body, i have s distinguished white mark on my tail and i am very grateful to the fish man for feed me 3 times a day between 9. Along the way he finds a school full of kids and new things to doand he even learns to read. Any of the items i make are given to hospital patients and that is where sammy the seal will go along with many of your other little muggles plus baby hats, loveys, baby blankets and prayer shawls. I highly recommend this book and others by syd hoff. Syd hoff was a long time contributor to the new yorker as well as to the i can read series and sammy the seal was one of his landmark works. He walks all around the city, and even goes inside someones house because he saw a bathtub and wanted to jump in. Source sammy, the wayout seal is a 1962 telefilm produced by walt disney productions. This classic level one i can read is perfect for shared reading with a child. Vintage worn bent corners slight staining on the inside covers please note the postage is calculated for media mail i would be glad to ship international as well, just convo me and let me know so i can post the postage.