Syd Hoff’s comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur. 

Danny loves dinosaurs! When he sees one at the museum and says, “It would be nice to play with a dinosaur,” a voice answers, “And I think it would be nice to play with you.” So begins Danny and the Dinosaur’s wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric playmate, even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek. But Danny can teach an old dinosaur new tricks. It’s the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!

Originally published over 50 years ago, this beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

What happens when a boy’s favorite museum exhibit comes to life?

• An Unlikely Friendship: Danny just wanted a playmate. He never dreamed it would be a dinosaur who’s been waiting one hundred million years for a friend!
• A Town-Sized Adventure: Follow along as the dinosaur tries to play hide-and-seek behind houses and stops for red lights, charming everyone he meets.
• A Classic Read-Aloud: With Syd Hoff’s simple text and charming art, this beloved story has sparked a love of reading in children for generations.
• Making New Friends: A gentle and funny story that shows how friendship can be found in the most surprising places.