Flat Stanley

Name: Flat Stanley
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781405291552
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Jeff Brown

Series: Flat Stanley

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Summary

Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown is a whimsical children's book where young Stanley Lambchop is flattened to a mere half an inch thick while sleeping when a bulletin board falls on him. Despite the strange circumstance, Stanley finds creative ways to use his new shape to have exciting adventures. The story highlights themes of resourcefulness and adaptability in humorous and delightful situations.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Flat Stanley

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This delightful tale follows the adventures of a young boy who becomes flat and finds unique ways to navigate the world. It may appeal to you if you enjoy imaginative stories that encourage creativity, with relatable characters and a touch of humour. Perfect for young readers who appreciate fun, engaging narratives that spark curiosity and wonder.

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Description

The magical and brilliantly funny adventures of Flat Stanley brought to life by bestselling illustrator Rob Biddulph in this new picture book edition.

Amazing things always happen to Stanley! Stanley was just an ordinary boy, until a pin board fell on top of him… Now he’s flat as a pancake! Sometimes being flat can be lots of fun – he can even fly like a kite! But it’s not all fun and games... The sneak thieves are in the town and plotting to steal the world’s most expensive painting! Can Flat Stanley save the day?

Jeff Brown’s world-famous character continues to charm over 50 years on from publication. With shortened, adapted text, this 32-page picture book is great for sharing with children aged 3 years and up and will introduce Stanley's adventures to a whole new generation of children. Rob Biddulph's bold and graphic illustrations reimagine the characters and their world in a fresh and engaging new way – perfect for fans new and old.

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Flat Stanley

The magical and brilliantly funny adventures of everyone’s favourite flat boy – Flat Stanley. With wonderful new illustrations by the award-winning author/illustrator and star of Lockdown viral sensation #DrawwithRob, Rob Biddulph. Stanley Lambchop was just an ordinary boy – until a noticeboard fell on him. Now he’s flat as a pancake! Being flat is fantastic – he can be rolled...

By Jeff Brown

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Flat Stanley

The magical and brilliantly funny adventures of Flat Stanley brought to life by bestselling illustrator Rob Biddulph in this new picture book edition. Amazing things always happen to Stanley! Stanley was just an ordinary boy, until a pin board fell on top of him… Now he’s flat as a pancake! Sometimes being flat can be lots of fun – he...

By Jeff Brown

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Flat Stanley: The Graphic Novel: His Original Adventure!

The magical and brilliantly funny adventures of everyone’s favourite flat boy – Flat Stanley – in a brand new full colour graphic novel edition, illustrated by Corey Egbert. Stanley Lambchop was just an ordinary boy – until a noticeboard fell on him. Now he’s flat as a pancake! Being flat is fantastic – he can be rolled up, sent in...

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Flat Stanley 60th Anniversary Six-Book Box Set

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown is a beloved classic in children's literature, praised for its imaginative storyline and humor. It tells the story of a boy who becomes flat, leading to fun and creative adventures. Reviews often highlight its appeal to young readers due to its engaging plot and whimsical illustrations, making it a charming introduction to the magical possibilities of children's books.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405291552

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Contributors:

Illustrated by Rob Biddulph

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Jeff Brown Series: Flat Stanley Young Adult

About the Author

Jeff Brown created the beloved character of Flat Stanley as a bedtime story for his sons. He wrote six books about the Lambchop family’s madcap adventures.Josh Greenhut is a talented writer who has worked on several projects for HarperCollins, including the abridgement of A CHRISTMAS CAROL illustrated by Brett Helquist and the innovative and successful marketing campaign for the Series of Unfortunate Events. He lives in Toronto, Ontario with his wife and two children. Rob Biddulph is the award-winning creator of MANY bestselling books, and is owned by Ringo, the spaniel. They live in a house in London with their family, and Rob has been barking up the RIGHT tree for a while now - his picture books have won many prizes and are loved by children all over the world. You can visit Rob and all his friends at www.robbiddulph.com.

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Flat Stanley

The magical and brilliantly funny adventures of everyone’s favourite flat boy – Flat Stanley. With wonderful new illustrations by the award-winning author/illustrator and star of Lockdown viral sensation #DrawwithRob, Rob Biddulph. Stanley Lambchop was just an ordinary boy – until a noticeboard fell on him. Now he’s flat as a pancake! Being flat is fantastic – he can be rolled...

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