Danny and the Dinosaur: Too Tall

by Syd Hoff

The dinosaur thinks he s much too tall. It s not easy being different! Danny decides to cheer his friend up, and together they discover that being too tall might not be so bad after all.

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.

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

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Genres: Picture Books, Dinosaurs, Childrens, Juvenile, Fiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2015

About the author

Whether you’re seven or seventy, the chances are you’ve probably come in contact with one of his many books (150 plus), or cartoons that have appeared in over 200 magazines in the course of his lifetime, including Laugh it Off which was syndicated for 20 years. His comic strip Tuffy, about a little girl who did funny things, was declared essential for national morale during WWII by William Randolph Hearst.

Syd has worked in diverse genres. He had the distinct honor of working with Alfred Hitchcock and Ellery Queen as a contributor of short fiction writing. He was awarded national advertising commissions for large companies such as Chevrolet, Maxwell House Coffee and others. He had his own TV show (Tales of Hoff on CBS), traveled the world as entertainment on cruise ships and entertained children and teachers in schools and libraries across the country.

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Danny cannot understand why his friend, Dinosaur, is so sad. After listening to the perils of being tall, Danny has no idea that his friend is so distraught. Crafting an idea, Danny takes Dinosaur to the zoo to see other large animals, but none are as large or tall as the mighty Dinasuar. While walking home, Danny and Dinosaur come across a crane operator, who is just as tall in his piece of machinery. When a gust of wind brings peril to the crane, Dinosaur must swing into action. Could his height be of help? Neo took it upon himself to read this as part of his LEVEL 1 reading. He is doing well well and knocking them out of the park each weekend that I see him!

[Sissy Lu {The Bookish Raven} · Rating 2 out of 5]

A 5 yr old:

"It was a little bit okay. It was boring in some parts and it was just okay. I like other stories better."

I agree, it is about a dinosaur who feels self conscious because he's too tall and he's the only one of his kind. I didn't think it handled the situation in a way that would get kids to go ohhhh yes...

I probably would give it 3 stars but this is my sons ratng. :'D

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Readers of this "I Can Read Level 1" story may not think they have much in common with Danny's dinosaur, but who among us doesn't have a need for more self-acceptance? This sweet story offers encouragement.

PERSONALLY, THIS IS WHAT I THINK

"Being different" is what people complain about so often. But isn't that an outsider's perspective.

On the inside, it can help (I believe) to learn how to be and do and live... as who we are. The self in action! This can lessen our tendency to worry about what others think of us. And it's so much more fun than comparing ourselves to others.

BACK AT THE DANNY AND DINOSAUR BOOK

In this tale, the dinosaur is worrying about being too tall. But then he has a chance to do something heroic.

Readers like me, who root for the dinosaur, will find this earned ending most satisfying. FIVE STARS satisfying.

[Danette · Rating 3 out of 5]

7/5/18 Read with Naomi & Julia.

[Eryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating given by my daughter.

[Kimberly Luthin · Rating 3 out of 5]

GPLD

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dinosaur learns it's not too bad being tall when he saves a man from a terrible fall.

[Rayan John · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book.

[Lorellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The struggles of being a large dinosaur in a modern world. Tot is instantly sold by dinosaurs.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Danny and the Dinosaur: Too Tall By Syd Hoff - These are perfect stepping stone books for your little reader! Happy Reading!

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beginner Book.
Hoff, Syd. Danny and the Dinosaur: Too Tall. New York: Harper Collins, 2015.
A young boy named Danny has a dinosaur for a playmate. Even though Danny would love to be a dinosaur, his friend tells him that it isn’t easy being bigger and taller than everyone else. Danny provides encouragement to the dinosaur and reminds him that being different can be a good thing and that dinosaurs can do things that others cannot. This “I Can Read” book is complete with large illustrations that complement each block of large-print text. Young readers will be attracted to the brilliantly-tinged primary colors used on each page and will love the too-tall dinosaur who never seems to fit on the book's pages. Lessons on friendship, differences, and self-esteem will undoubtedly resonate with young readers.
Target audience: Ages 5-8

[Jillian · Rating 2 out of 5]

There are many books in the world that talk about accepting people for their differences, and how the things we may not like about ourselves are still valuable. This book isn't much different, except that there's a dinosaur involved (cool!). However, the kid who's hit their growth spurt early probably isn't going to be comforted by the dinosaur saving a crane operator's life. It just doesn't quite compare to being the only one able to get stuff off the top shelf. (Trust me, I've been there. And to add insult to injury, when everybody else in my class caught up with me, they *passed* me, and now I'm only of average height!)
Anyhow, the book itself is cute - I think my favourite part is actually that it's Danny who goes so far out of his way to try to make the dinosaur happy. A true friend at your side can make lots of things more bearable.

[Cristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dinosaur was sad. He was too tall. He does not fit on his bed or through the front door. Danny takes him on the town to prove to him that being tall is not a bad thing. This is a great addition to any collection that owns the Danny and the Dinosaur series. The story lets children know that it is okay to be different and we are not all alike. The illustrations are detailed and very colorful and depict the characters emotions throughout the story.

[Margaret Samuels · Rating 4 out of 5]

G 5yrs "it's going to have four stars because it's not the very greatest book. it was only about one dinosaur. if it had lots and lots of dinosaurs it would be much better. Brachiosaurus eat plants and in this book I learned they can also save people. actually, I already knew that brachiosaurs eat plants."

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good message about learning to accept the things we may not like about ourselves.

[Stephi]

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[The Book Box]

Mama read this to me the other night.