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Summary: Dany and the dino
Review: One day Danny decides to go to the museum where he meets a live dinosaur. Danny and the dinosaur then leave the museum and go exploring around town and have many adventures before it is time for the dinosaur to return to the museum.The reason I only gave this book four stars is that I find the wording rather strained and awkward. Even though the words are not great, the illustrations are fun. Depending on the version, the illustrations are colored differently. The original (copyright 1958) has better colors in my opinion. They are a mix of pictures in shades of brown and pictures in full color. The main difference between the color quality in the original and reissue is that the reissue has a solid color, and the original almost look as if it were colored in lightly with crayons. I think the color in the reissue is harsher, and therefore prefer the previous. The drawing themselves are wonderful, cute and expressive. So in my opinion this is a four star book because of the occasional awkwardness with the words and because of the way the pictures are colored in. Loggie-log-log-log
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Summary: I liked this book as a child, but now I see it as sexist...
Review: The pictures in this book are simple cartoon drawings and everyone in it is very "traditional" There is a police "man" etc. When Danny and the dinosaur visit the zoo, all the people want to see them and not the regular zoo animals, so the zoo keeper tells them to leave the zoo because the other animals aren't getting looked at and this is making them sad. It has the old "Ugly American" feel to it to me. I don't think anyone would learn anything worth while from this book.
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Summary: Book and tape review
Review: There are plenty of reviews of this book, I want to give my thoughts on the book and tape package available. There is a nice introduction and conclusion offered by the narrator and one side has page turn signals, while the other does not. While this is an unabridged recording, the narrator actually adds words on page 18, which may confuse the child trying to follow along in the book. Also, sometimes the narrator's child voices come across as whiney and nasal. However, all things considered, I feel this is a worthwhile purchase.
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Summary: Burned into my brain
Review: This is a classic work, a brilliantly simple book, with a lovely fantasy story and exquisitely simple, highly memorable illustrations. Definitely a must for very young readers, especially dinosaur lovers. Quite simply, Danny and the Dinosaur is forever burned into my brain as a favorite of my childhood, and now of my own children. It's Hoff's best, and I expect it will remain a classic for generations to come.
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Summary: My two year old loves it!
Review: This is one of the books we find him "reading" on his own. This is one of the most requested books he has (out of hundreds). It's a great read-aloud book because there's enough room to point out the words while your kid is pointing at the pictures. The whole Danny series is great, in fact.
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Summary: My own book
Review: What a fun and sweet storybook! My children love this, and even got excited about a trip to the museum... well, for a short time. Syd Hoff did a magnificant job on this storybook, including such traits as kindness, friendship, and sympathy for the feelings of others. Excellent book!
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Summary: Fun and sweet!
Review: What a fun and sweet storybook! My children love this, and even got excited about a trip to the museum... well, for a short time. Syd Hoff did a magnificant job on this storybook, including such traits as kindness, friendship, and sympathy for the feelings of others. Excellent book!
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Summary: A great gift!
Review: When I was about eight years old, I had the pleasure of meeting Syd Hoff at my elementary school. He autographed my copy of "Danny and the Dinosaur" and I was so very happy! About fourteen years later, I still remember this book fondly. As I shop for a gift for an expecting friend, I feel confidant purchasing this book and knowing it will be loved by both mother and child.
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Summary: Great kids' book
Review: [Everyone] needs to realize that (1) this book was written years ago, not today, and is not subject to today's PC restrictions, and (2) one cannot fairly assess a children's book's value without seeing it from the perspective of a child. I don't know any PC five-year-olds, just children who love a fun story and clever drawings. This book always has been and always will be tops with me.
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