The Horse in Harry's Room (Level 1) [Paperback]

Syd Hoff (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1985 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: I Can Read Book 1

Harry keeps a horse in his room. A trusty horse only he can see. But then his parents take him to the country to see "real" horses. Horses that are free to run, kick, and nibble. Now Harry must decide: Does his horse need to be free, too?

Editorial Reviews

Review

A satisfying fanciful story.Illustrated with the author's inimitable, humorous, drawings. -- Booklist

About the Author

Syd Hoff was born and raised in New York City. He studied at the National Academy of Design and sold his first cartoon to The New Yorker when he was eighteen. He eventually became one of the most original and beloved authors and illustrators of children's books. Mr. Hoff wrote more than fifty books for children, including the I Can Read titles Danny and the Dinosaur, Oliver, and Sammy the Seal.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (May 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064440737
• ISBN-13: 978-0064440738
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Horses > Fiction
  • #9 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Horses
  • #55 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Literature > Humorous

More About the Author

Syd Hoff is a much-loved and much-read author and illustrator of numerous books for children. Born and raised in New York City, he studied at the National Academy of Design and sold his first cartoon to The New Yorker when he was eighteen. Since then his cartoons have become a regular feature in many magazines and newspapers. Syd Hoff and his wife live in Miami Beach, Florida.

Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The life of the imagination, May 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Horse in Harry's Room (Level 1) (Paperback)

My 5-year-old loved this book. The first time through was especially enjoyable as he tried to figure out whether Harry's horse was real or not. This book is perfectly suited to its target audience, who are at that age where the line between the real and the imaginary is sometimes blurred and where pretending is part of any happy day. My son also liked resolving the question of whether Harry's horse was real by reading to the end of the book. Definitely a winner!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars sweet little story about holding on to your dreams, January 16, 2004

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audrey (white mtns) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Horse in Harry's Room (Level 1) (Paperback)

Harry has a horse in his room. No one believes him and his classmates laugh at him, but Harry loves his horse and the horse loves him, and in the end we see that Harry has a pretty good grasp of reality too.

This is a Level 1 I Can Read book. The words are simple and the story is short. Though beginning readers will need help with some of the words, they will enjoy the experience.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic vocabulary, December 20, 2006

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This review is from: The Horse in Harry's Room (Level 1) (Paperback)

This book is very helpful for beginning readers. Most of the words are on the Dolch sight word list of words which should be recognized instantly in order for reading to flow smoothly. The quiet nature of the story makes it appropriate for a bedtime story or for developing reading skills.