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The Happy Hocky Family Paperback – Picture Book, September 1, 1996

by Lane Smith (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
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A series of short silly stories takes a humorous look at the activities of various members of the Hocky family.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 5 years
  2. Print length
    64 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD330L
  6. Dimensions
    7 x 0.2 x 9.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Puffin
  8. Publication date
    September 1, 1996
  9. ISBN-10
    0140557717
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0140557718
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4.7 out of 5 stars
74 global ratings

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LenkaPenka
5.0 out of 5 stars The best children’s book I’ve ever had
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2021
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This is the best children’s book ever. Both of my children read it when they were little. My oldest one is now 22. This book is fun for the kids and the grownups you just gonna have to act it out. We laughed every time we read it. The book is easy enough for the kids to memorize and so both my kids learn how to read using this book. They knew the words and would just follow along.
This time I ordered the book for my niece and I got some really great feedback. Both my knees and her parents loved reading it.
One more bonus is that on those nights when you really don’t have the time and are too tired to read but the child is really asking for one more story this book is very short but still a lot of fun.
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JJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious book for my 5th graders
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022
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I know this looks like a book for little kids, but this book had my whole 5th grade gifted class laughing out loud. I used this book to teach about making inferences. A great resource I will use every year!
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J. LaFlamme
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh Out Loud
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2012
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The FUNNIEST book I EVER read with my daughter.
We laughed out loud at bedtime again and again (which, by the way, may really help with some young one's sleep).

It's like an "inside joke book for kindergartners".

When they are old enough to read, they are also at the age when they get to know other children's behaviors. Some not so good.
These are some of their thoughts that they may not share openly, but secretly think.
It's honest.

Excellent illustrations are another twist and also a nod to Dick and Jane books.

Too funny. A classic.
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Bad Kitty
5.0 out of 5 stars A book about thinking outside of the box - for kids AND their parents!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2007
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I think this book is hilarious and first bought it about 10 years ago for my daughter, who was then age 5. She loved the offbeat humor and that the Hocky family was a little bit different and quirky, much like her own family. Honestly, I would not hesitate to read this silly book to a younger child and, if it seems that the child might become frightened about the montster allusion, I'd just change the words so that it's not scary -- that's the beauty of reading to small children who have not yet learned how to read: they won't know if you change it up a little bit.
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coffeegeek
5.0 out of 5 stars Great kids book
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020
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Great tongue-in-cheek kids book. Teach them sarcasm while they are young!
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STremblay
5.0 out of 5 stars Silly Funny and memorable book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016
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This was a book our family loved when kids were young and I bought it as a Christmas gift for my now adult kids! Sooo funny!
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Cyseye
5.0 out of 5 stars Every child needs books by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2016
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Every child needs books by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. Start them out right with an odd sense of humor.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2012
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I was very happy with this book. It was in perfect condition,just as it was described. My daughter was thrilled to receive this present that she couldn't find anywhere but on Amazon.com. thank you!!
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