Stanley's Garage (Stanley Picture Books)
by William Bee (Author) William Bee (Illustrator)
It's another busy day for Stanley and friends at his garage!
From filling up Hattie's red speedster with gas to changing the tire on Shamus and Little Woo's blue station wagon, it sure is a busy day for Stanley at his garage. As his friends each come in with different car problems, Stanley the hamster knows just what to do to get them back on the road. Auto-obsessed preschoolers will be thrilled with the tools, processes, and brightly colored vehicles at Stanley's garage. And at the end of a day of hard work, Stanley goes home where it's "Time for supper! Time for a bath! And time for bed!" Perfect for toddler fans of Maisy, William Bee's beloved Stanley series features Stanley, an adorable hardworking hamster, and his community of rodent friends as they work different jobs and help each other along the way.
The sturdy padded picture book format is ideal for readers at a transitional age between board books and picture books, and the books are trusted models of basic preschool concepts such as colors and shapes, kindness and teamwork, community helpers, jobs and careers, vehicles, and daily routines. Don't miss any of the titles in the Stanley series!
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PreS-Gr 1--With some help from his friend Charlie, Stanley the hamster builds a house for his friend Myrtle. Children follow him as he clears the land, digs and pours the foundation, and then builds and paints the house. Myrtle is super pleased with her new home. As a garage owner, Stanley is confronted with a flat tire, Charlie's overheating radiator, an empty gas tank, and Myrtle's car in need of a tow, and he fixes everything with a smile. Both books end with Stanley going home to have dinner and a bath. Each vehicle, be it car or big machine, is identified by its color--green crane, purple car, yellow digger, blue car, etc. Bee's uncluttered and boldly colored illustrations feature thick black outlines and plenty of white space, making everything easy to see. This layout perfectly suits the one or two lines of text (or occasionally no text) found on each page. These simple books are great choices for younger kids to start looking at jobs, identifying colors, and hanging out with Stanley and his mice friends. For slightly older children, these titles could easily serve as early readers.--Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH
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JUV023000 - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles | City & Town Life
JUV006000 - Juvenile Fiction | Business, Careers, Occupations
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