Syd Hoff books in order
American cartoonist and children's author
- Lived
- 1912–2004
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 39
- Also writes as
- A. Redfield
Syd Hoff published 8 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 25 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with Danny and the Dinosaur (1958).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Syd Hoff
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Danny and the Dinosaur
Syd Hoff's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Albert the Albatross (1961)
Thunderhoof (1971)
Kip Van Wrinkle (1974)
Soft Skull Sam (1981)
Barney's Horse (1987)
Bernard on His Own (1993)
The Lighthouse Children (1994)
Danny and the Dinosaur Ride a Bike (2019)
Novellas in order
Animal Jokes (1985)
Non-fiction in order
Editorial and Political Cartooning (1976)
Children's books in order
Danny and the Dinosaur (1958)
Julius (1959)
Weekly Reader Books Presents Sammy the Seal (1959)
Oliver (1960)
Who Will Be My Friends? (1960)
Little Chief (1961)
Stanley (1962)
Grizzwold (1963)
The Horse in Harry's Room (1970)
A Book About Christopher Columbus (1974)
Syd Hoff Shows You How to Draw Cartoons (1975)
The Littlest Leaguer (1976)
Walpole (1977)
Santa's Moose (1979)
The Young Cartoonist (1983)
Chester (1986)
Mrs. Brice's Mice (1988)
Captain Cat (1993)
Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur! (1995)
Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp (1996)
Where's Prancer? (1997)
Duncan the Dancing Duck (1999)
Arturo's Baton (2002)
The Danny and the Dinosaur Treasury (2006)
Danny and the Dinosaur and the Girl Next Door (2017)
Other books in order
Learning to Cartoon (1966)
Jokes to Enjoy, Draw, and Tell (1974)
Big Sneeze (2018)
Danny and the Dinosaur Mind Their Manners (2019)
About Syd Hoff
Syd Hoff was an American cartoonist and children's book author, best known for his classic early reader Danny and the Dinosaur. His cartoons appeared in a multitude of genres, including advertising commissions for such companies as Eveready Batteries, Jell-O, OK Used Cars, S.O.S Pads, Rambler, Ralston Cereal, and more.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Syd Hoff FAQ
- How many books has Syd Hoff written?
- Syd Hoff published 8 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 25 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Syd Hoff's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Danny and the Dinosaur.
- What is Syd Hoff's last book?
- The Lighthouse Children (1994).
- What is Syd Hoff's most famous book?
- Danny and the Dinosaur (1958) is Syd Hoff's most widely read book.
- Does Syd Hoff write under a pen name?
- Yes: Syd Hoff has also published as A. Redfield.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.