{"product_id":"sammy-the-seal-9780064442701","title":"Sammy the Seal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day and ventures into the big, busy city. Along the way he finds a school full of kids and new things to do--and he even learns to read! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"So funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books in this best-selling series.\"\u003cem\u003e (Publishers Weekly)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSammy the Seal\u003c\/em\u003e is another hilarious, original story by Syd Hoff, the celebrated author of \u003cem\u003eDanny and the Dinosaur\u003c\/em\u003e. This classic Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHoff, Syd:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSyd Hoff has given much pleasure to children everywhere as the author and illustrator of numerous children's books, including the favorite I Can Read books \u003cem\u003eSammy the Seal\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Horse in Harry's Room\u003c\/em\u003e, and the Danny and the Dinosaur books. Born and raised in New York City, he studied at the National Academy of Design. His cartoons were a regular feature in the \u003cem\u003eNew Yorker \u003c\/em\u003eafter he sold his first cartoon to that magazine at the age of eighteen. His work also appeared in many other magazines, including \u003cem\u003eEsquire \u003c\/em\u003eand the \u003cem\u003eSaturday Evening Post\u003c\/em\u003e, and in a nationally syndicated daily feature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50593152663826,"sku":"9780064442701","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_71d1fd10-cafe-46fb-9b0f-baf138b92e0f.jpg?v=1732111918","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sammy-the-seal-9780064442701","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}