Danny and the Dinosaur: The Big Sneeze: A Level One I Can Read About Friendship and Sick Day Fun for Kids (Ages 4-8)

by Syd Hoff

After a day of playing in the rain, Danny and the dinosaur each catch a cold. How will Danny and the dinosaur both turn a sick day into something fun? Everyone knows that getting sick can be a bummer—but this lovable pair’s creative ways of keeping a positive attitude will delight young readers as well as parents and caregivers. 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 is together again in a sweet and funny Level One I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers. Danny and the The Big Sneeze is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Dinosaurs

32 pages, Paperback

Published December 4, 2018

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

[Lorellie · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's nothing wrong with this. It's just not nearly as fun as the original.

[Krislyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and will consider using it in my future classroom. I think that this book is fun, but can also be used to teach students that they need to rest when they get sick. I think that too often, our society prioritizes work and school over health and wellbeing- whether it be physical or mental. Teaching students about health and the importance of taking care of yourself can’t be stressed enough.
While I liked this book as a whole, I wasn’t a fan of the fact that it assigned stereotypical gender roles, even if in a small way. This happened when Danny’s mom was the one to take care of Danny while he was sick, even though his dad didn’t say that he was going to work or doing anything that would prevent him from helping Danny’s mom take care of him. That being said, I think the book is still fun and can help to bring up a conversation about how to take care of oneself when sick, so I wouldn’t discount using the book in my classroom.

[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would have voted if there were the highest number in the world of stars. Because I can read this book almost completely to myself, but with a tiny bit of help. My favorite part was Danny parents telling him that they were taking care of him. Hope. My favorite line “the day seemed longer than forever”

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having a sick day isn't generally big fun. But this time Danny and the Dinosaur can both keep each other company, sneezing.

"When the dinosaur sneezed... everybody ran and hid."

As always, with Syd Hoff narrating, expect the unexpectedly delightful.

FIVE STARS for this series in general, and "The Big Sneeze" in particular.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think Linc may have finished all the Danny books our library has in stock.
He really likes them all.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

When Danny and his dinosaur both catch a cold, they have to take a sick day. Compares Danny's day to his dinosaur's day. Compare and contrast.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good. I liked the part when it sneezed.

[Kris Dersch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sick day books hit differently now. This felt very of another time on many levels.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Danny and Dinosaur spend time apart until they get better from their colds.