Syd Hoff

Oliver (Bound for Schools & Libraries) Syd Hoff

Jacket Description/Back: "Do you need an elephant?"Oliver has always dreamed of working in the circus, but what will he do when the circus already has enough elephants?Brief Description: Oliver always has wanted to be a dancing elephant, but what will he do when he discovers the circus already has enough elephants? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read chapter book. Full-color illustrations. Brief Description: For use in schools and libraries only. When he discovers that the circus already has enough elephants, talented Oliver must make a special effort to get his amazing abilities seen in order to attain his place in the spotlight. Publisher Marketing: Oliver has always wanted to be a dancing elephant, but what will he do when he discovers the circus already has enough elephants? Beginning readers will laugh out loud as they follow Oliver's adventures and find out how this elephant of unique charm and talent finally achieves his dream. Now available in full color! Review Citations:

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 288 (EAN 9780064442725, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 618 (EAN 9780064442725, Paperback)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 288 (EAN 9780064442725, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 899 (EAN 9780064442725, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1361 (EAN 9780064442725, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 618 (EAN 9780060287092, Library Binding)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 288 (EAN 9780060287092, Library Binding)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 899 (EAN 9780060287092, Library Binding)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1361 (EAN 9780060287092, Library Binding)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 288 (EAN 9780060287085, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 618 (EAN 9780060287085, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 288 (EAN 9780060287085, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Hoff, Syd Syd 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 Sammy the Seal, The Horse in Harry's Room, 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 New Yorker after he sold his first cartoon to that magazine at the age of eighteen. His work also appeared in many other magazines, including Esquire and the Saturday Evening Post, and in a nationally syndicated daily feature.