The Happy Hocky Family! facts for kids
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| Author | Lane Smith |
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| Cover artist | Lane Smith |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
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Publication date
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1996 |
| Pages | 64 |
| ISBN | 0-14-055771-7 |
| OCLC | 35453853 |
The Happy Hocky Family is a fun children's book written and illustrated by Lane Smith. It tells many short, often one-page, stories about the Hocky family. This family includes two parents, three children, their dog, and sometimes their cousin. The book was first released in 1996.
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About The Happy Hocky Family
This book is a bit different from typical picture books. It uses a style that reminds some people of older "reader" books, like the Dick and Jane series. These books often had simple sentences and repeated words to help kids learn to read.
What's the Story About?
Each page or two in The Happy Hocky Family tells a new, small adventure or moment in the family's life. You get to meet the whole Hocky family:
- The parents
- Their three children
- Their dog
- Sometimes, their cousin joins in the fun!
The stories are short and easy to read, making them perfect for quick laughs.
The Humor in the Book
The humor in The Happy Hocky Family is quite clever and sometimes a little unexpected. It's not always laugh-out-loud funny in a silly way. Instead, it often has a slightly "dark" or sarcastic feel. This means the jokes might make you think or smile because they're a bit surprising or ironic. It's a style of humor that many kids and adults enjoy, similar to other books by authors like Jon Scieszka.
More Adventures!
If you enjoy The Happy Hocky Family, you'll be happy to know there's a sequel! The next book is called The Happy Hocky Family Moves to the Country! and it came out in 2002. It continues the adventures of the Hocky family as they try out life in a new place.
