Product Description
Sammy The Seal, written and illustrated by Syd Hoff, from the I Can Read series. Copyright 1959, published by Harper & Row Publishers, New York and printed in the U.S.A. in 1959. First Edition.
Hardcover book, 64 printed pages , 8 3/4" x 6 1/4" (222mm x 159mm).
Synopsis: The 1959 children’s book Sammy the Seal by Syd Hoff, from the I Can Read series, is a story about a curious seal who decides to spend a day exploring life beyond the zoo. Sammy leaves his seal friends and ventures into the city, waddling down the streets and amusing the people he meets. He stops by a store, plays in the park, visits a school where he learns new things alongside the children, and enjoys the hustle and bustle of the world outside his enclosure. After his fun-filled day of discovery, Sammy decides that, although the city is exciting, the zoo is still the best place for him, and he happily returns home. It’s a lighthearted tale about curiosity, adventure, and appreciating where you belong.
Condition: the book is in excellent condition. There are no markings, bent pages, or any noticeable signs of wear (see photos).
Product Description
Sammy The Seal, written and illustrated by Syd Hoff, from the I Can Read series. Copyright 1959, published by Harper & Row Publishers, New York and printed in the U.S.A. in 1959. First Edition.
Hardcover book, 64 printed pages , 8 3/4" x 6 1/4" (222mm x 159mm).
Synopsis: The 1959 children’s book Sammy the Seal by Syd Hoff, from the I Can Read series, is a story about a curious seal who decides to spend a day exploring life beyond the zoo. Sammy leaves his seal friends and ventures into the city, waddling down the streets and amusing the people he meets. He stops by a store, plays in the park, visits a school where he learns new things alongside the children, and enjoys the hustle and bustle of the world outside his enclosure. After his fun-filled day of discovery, Sammy decides that, although the city is exciting, the zoo is still the best place for him, and he happily returns home. It’s a lighthearted tale about curiosity, adventure, and appreciating where you belong.
Condition: the book is in excellent condition. There are no markings, bent pages, or any noticeable signs of wear (see photos).