Syd Hoff
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Description
Syd Hoff (September 4, 1912 – May 12, 2004) was an American cartoonist and children's book author, best known for his classic early reader Danny and the Dinosaur. His cartoons appeared in a multitude of genres, including advertising commissions for such companies as Eveready Batteries, Jell-O, OK Used Cars, S.O.S Pads, Rambler, Ralston Cereal, and more.
Books
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Danny and the Dinosaur
A little boy is surprised and pleased when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play with him.
Little Chief
An Indian boy's kindness encourages a group of frontiersmen to settle in the same green valley as the Indians.
Who Will Be My Friends?
Freddy learns that while it takes some time, there are friends for him in his new neighborhood.
The Horse in Harry's Room
Although no one else can see it, Harry is very pleased to have a horse in his room.
Danny and the Dinosaur Audio Collection (Danny and the Dinosaur / Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp / Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur! / Sammy the Seal)
Danny and the dinosaur -- Happy birthday, Danny and the dinosaur! -- Danny and the dinosaur go to camp -- [Sammy the seal](
Amy's dinosaur
Amy and her friends discover a dinosaur in the forest that helps them clean up the woods and then the city.
The witch, the cat, and the baseball bat
Since baseball makes people happy, the witch and her cat decide to put an end to the game by making a magic bat with a hole in it.
Arturo's Baton
When an orchestra conductor misplaces his baton and feels he can not work without it, he learns that it is his own talents, not a little stick, that make him famous.
Wanda's wand
A little girl who wants to be a fairy with a magic wand discovers that she can do all kinds of wonderful things all by herself.
Captain Cat
A cat makes friends with a soldier and learns about military life when he joins the army.
Siegfried, dog of the Alps
Siegfried, a St. Bernard, should have been out rescuing people lost in the Alps, but the fireplace seemed a more comfortable place for a dog with chills.
Syd Hoff shows you how to draw cartoons
Learn to how to draw different faces, people, and animals by using simple lines and forms.
Kip Van Wrinkle
When he turns the clock ahead and ages twenty years, Kip is no longer recognized by his family and friends.
