Captain Cat has joined the army!

He has whiskers and paws, and more stripes than the soldiers have ever seen. But most important, he has a best friend who can make an army barracks feel like home.

A classic from Syd Hoff, the bestselling creator of the Danny and the Dinosaur series, Captain Cat is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Danny loves dinosaurs! When he sees one at the museum and says, “It would be nice to play with a dinosaur,” a voice answers, “And I think it would be nice to play with you.” So begins Danny and the Dinosaur’s wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric playmate, even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek. Kids will delight in Syd Hoff’s charming, comical illustrations as they read about how Danny teaches a very old dinosaur some new tricks.

Originally published over 50 years ago, this beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences.

Supports the Common Core Learning Standards

Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in a hilarious I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers.

Betty is Danny’s new neighbor, and Danny has a big, big surprise for her: He wants her to meet his best buddy–the dinosaur! Will Betty like the dinosaur as much as Danny does?

This is a Level One I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in an adventure sure to please beginning readers and happy campers alike.

Danny’s going to camp–and he’s taking the dinosaur! Whether he’s racing, rowing, or hiking, this gigantic camper is a huge hit!

Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp is a Level One I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in an adventure sure to please beginning readers

What would happen if a dinosaur came to a birthday party? Come to Danny’s house and find out. His friend the dinosaur helps make this one party you’ll never forget!

Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur! is a Level One I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Syd Hoff’s comical, charming story will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a mouse who saves the day by going his own way.

Among Mrs. Brice’s 25 mice, all but one do everything together. And this mouse’s difference ‘comes in handy when the mice meet a cat, and while twelve run this way and twelve run that, this mouse runs this way and that, wearing out the cat and saving them all. The simple, gracefully repetitive text and bright drawings will make a preschool hero of the clever little mouse.

This beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader 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.

Oliver has always wanted to be a dancing elephant, but what will he do when he discovers the circus already has enough elephants? Beginning readers will laugh out loud as they follow Oliver’s adventures and find out how this elephant of unique charm and talent finally achieves his dream. Now available in full color!

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.

Syd Hoff’s comical, charming story 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.

A classic I Can Read about finding a friend–a good match for 3- to 6-year-olds looking for a friendship story, especially during or after a move.

He likes his new room and his new street. The police officer and the mail carrier are very nice. But what Freddy really needs are friends–and he looks everywhere until he finds them!

Syd Hoff created the Danny and the Dinosaur and Sammy the Seal I Can Read favorites. His unique graphic style still speaks to children today.

“Highly successful–has the individuality and style welcome on the primary-first grade reading level.” —School Library Journal