About the book
In this 50th anniversary edition, join Flat Stanley and the rest of the Lambchop family on the adventure that started it all!
Kids love Flat Stanley—even reluctant readers. And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book delivers multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast.
When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he's a hero.
\"With lots of pictures and goofy situations, this is a short, delightful story that young readers have loved for generations.\" (Brightly.com)
- Classic Children’s Books: Discover the timeless, hilarious story that has sparked the imaginations of young readers for over fifty years.
- A Heartwarming Sibling Story: Join brothers Stanley and Arthur Lambchop as they navigate jealousy, friendship, and one very unusual problem involving a bicycle pump.
- Perfect for Reluctant Readers: With short chapters, lots of pictures, and a fast-paced plot, this is the ideal book to get kids excited about reading.
- Whimsical Adventures: What would you do if you were only half an inch thick? Stanley gets mailed in an envelope, flown like a kite, and even helps catch thieves by pretending to be a painting!
Editions of Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure!
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780060097912
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062063342
Read an Excerpt
In this 50th anniversary edition, join Flat Stanley and the rest of the Lambchop family on the adventure that started it all!
Kids love Flat Stanley—even reluctant readers. And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book delivers multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast.
When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he's a hero.
\"With lots of pictures and goofy situations, this is a short, delightful story that young readers have loved for generations.\" (Brightly.com)
- Classic Children’s Books: Discover the timeless, hilarious story that has sparked the imaginations of young readers for over fifty years.
- A Heartwarming Sibling Story: Join brothers Stanley and Arthur Lambchop as they navigate jealousy, friendship, and one very unusual problem involving a bicycle pump.
- Perfect for Reluctant Readers: With short chapters, lots of pictures, and a fast-paced plot, this is the ideal book to get kids excited about reading.
- Whimsical Adventures: What would you do if you were only half an inch thick? Stanley gets mailed in an envelope, flown like a kite, and even helps catch thieves by pretending to be a painting!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure! about?
In this 50th anniversary edition, join Flat Stanley and the rest of the Lambchop family on the adventure that started it all!
Kids love Flat Stanley—even reluctant readers. And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book delivers multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast.
When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he's a hero.
\"With lots of pictures and goofy situations, this is a short, delightful story that young readers have loved for generations.\" (Brightly.com)
- Classic Children’s Books: Discover the timeless, hilarious story that has sparked the imaginations of young readers for over fifty years.
- A Heartwarming Sibling Story: Join brothers Stanley and Arthur Lambchop as they navigate jealousy, friendship, and one very unusual problem involving a bicycle pump.
- Perfect for Reluctant Readers: With short chapters, lots of pictures, and a fast-paced plot, this is the ideal book to get kids excited about reading.
- Whimsical Adventures: What would you do if you were only half an inch thick? Stanley gets mailed in an envelope, flown like a kite, and even helps catch thieves by pretending to be a painting!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure!?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
Where can I read a sample of Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure!?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780060097912
Is Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure! part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Flat Stanley
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure!?
Jeff Brown
Who is the Publisher of the book Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure!?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure! is available as paperback(ISBN 9780060097912) and ebook(ISBN 9780062063342)
Where can I buy Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure! online or support local independent bookshops?
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