Sammy the Seal ( I Can Read! Level 1) (Paperback) by Syd Hoff

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

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 of the most successful books in this best-selling series. (Publishers Weekly)

Sammy the Seal is another hilarious, original story by Syd Hoff, the celebrated author of Danny and the Dinosaur. 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.

From the Back Cover

A seal at school!

What happens when Sammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day? He goes to the city, finds a school full of kids and new things to do -- and he even learns to read!

Review Quotes

..". so funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books in this best-selling series."-- "Publishers Weekly""Syd Hoff matches a tongue-in-cheek story to his brash pictures in a lively story for beginning readers."-- "School Library Journal"