HOFF, SYD, 1912 to 2004
Syd Hoff
American cartoonist and children's author.
- Books
- 11
- Editions tracked
- 18
- First editions
- 11
- Nationality
- United States
For collectors
Collect Syd Hoff
Earliest first editionDanny and the DinosaurHarper & Row, 1958
Most editions trackedChester2 editions
First published by
Also an illustratorBooks illustrated by Syd Hoff
Reading guide
Syd Hoff books in order
In publication order
- 1Danny and the Dinosaur1958
- 2Sammy the Seal1959
- 3Oliver1960
- 4Who Will Be My Friends?1960
- 5Chester1961
- 6Stanley1962
- 7Grizzwold1963
- 8The Horse in Harry's Room1970
- 9Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!1995
- 10Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp1996
- 11The Danny and the Dinosaur Treasury2006
In order
First editions, year by year
- 1958Danny and the DinosaurHarper & Row
- 1959Weekly Reader Books Presents Sammy the SealHarper & Row
- 1960OliverHarper
- 1960Who Will Be My Friends?Harper
- 1961ChesterHarper
- 1962Stanley, Story and PicturesHarper
- 1963GrizzwoldHarper & Row
- 1970The Horse in Harry's RoomHarper & Row, Publishers / Simultaneously in Canada by Fitzhenry & Whiteside
- 1995Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!HarperCollins
- 1996Danny and the Dinosaur Go to CampHarperCollins
- 2006Adventures of Danny and the DinosaurBarnes & Noble Books
Books and editions
Which edition do you have?
- 1st Harper & Row, Publishers / Simultaneously in Canada by Fitzhenry & Whiteside1970 Hardback Not yet valued I own The Horse in Harry's Room, Harper & Row, Publishers / Simultaneously in Canada by Fitzhenry & Whiteside 1970 Log in to want this
- Heinemann Young Books1971 Hardback Not yet valued I own Horse in Harry's Room (Early I Can Read), Heinemann Young Books 1971 Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Syd Hoff's books in?
In publication order they begin with Danny and the Dinosaur (1958), then Sammy the Seal (1959) and Oliver (1960). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Syd Hoff's first book?
The earliest book we list is Danny and the Dinosaur, first published in 1958.
When was Syd Hoff born?
Syd Hoff was born in 1912 and died in 2004.
How many Syd Hoff books does MyVolumes track?
We track 11 books by Syd Hoff across 18 editions, 11 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Syd Hoff book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.