Syd Hoff

Anxious to see what life is like outside the zoo, Sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with the children but decides that there really is no place like home.

A cat makes friends with a soldier and learns about military life when he joins the army.

Oliver the elephant looks elsewhere for employment after learning that the circus already has enough elephants.

Thunderhoof, a wild horse, refuses to be tamed by the cowboys but misses their company after they give up and turn him loose.

A little boy is surprised and pleased when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play with him.

After Bernard the bear cub tries unsuccessfully to catch a fish, explore a cave, and play with the ducks and deer, he receives reassurance from his father.

Danny loves dinosaurs! When he sees one at the museum and says, "It would be nice to play with a dinosaur," a voice answers, "And I think it would be nice to play with you." So begins Danny and the Dinosaur's wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric playmate, even the most everyday activities become extraordinary! But Danny can teach an old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!...