By: Jeff Brown
Publisher: Harper Collins; 1964
Reading Level: ~ 10-12 yrs
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Fantasy/Humor
Summary: Stanley is a sweet, kindhearted little boy, who while sleeping has a bulletin board fall on him, causing him to be flat (he measures at 1/2 an inch thick). Being so thin allows him to slide through grates to find his mother's missing ring, fly like a kite for his brother, travel in a mailing envelope to visit a friend that moved away, and even help solve the mystery of the sneaky thieves by pretending to be a painting in the art museum. Even though Stanley has had a very adventurous time he wishes he could be normal again. one night his brother Arthur has an idea to get him back to normal. Arthur pumps Stanley up with a bike pump and he is blown back up to normal size.
Problems: Stanley's parents don't seem to be that concerned about Stanley being flat.
Reaction: I think this is a good book to teach children to be grateful for what they have and not to wish they were different.
Recommendations: I know this is a fun book to read to a class and have them send "Flat Stanley" all over the place.
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