Danny and the Dinosaur
1958 book by Syd Hoff / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Danny and the Dinosaur is a children's picture book by Syd Hoff,[1] first published by Harper & Brothers in 1958. It has sold over ten million copies and has been translated into a dozen languages.[2] The book inspired six other sequels by Syd Hoff. Danny and the Dinosaur is designated as an I Can Read! Book.[2]
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Author | Syd Hoff |
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Illustrator | Syd Hoff |
Cover artist | Syd Hoff |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's literature |
Publisher | Harper & Brothers |
Publication date | 1958 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | |
Pages | 64 |
ISBN | 978-0-06-022466-0 |
OCLC | 13459675 |
Preceded by | Patty's Pet |
Followed by | Sammy the Seal |
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The idea for Danny and the Dinosaur came when Hoff began drawing for one of his daughters, who, at the time, was going through a physical therapy.[2]
The story spawned an animated short in 1990 by Weston Woods.