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Flat Stanley

(1964, Fiction - Humor, Written by Jeff Brown, Illustrated by Steve Bjorkman)

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Expressive writing and funny illustrations.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Children and adults name-call and tease Stanley.

  • Violence & scariness :

    Stanley is flattened by a bulletin board but returns to his original shape.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Flat Stanley

Parents need to know that the restrained yet humorous writing style of this book enhances the over-the-top adventures. Kids will enjoy (the somewhat dated) illustrations of Stanley in his silly situations.

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  • Families can talk about how Stanley handles his newfound fame. How does he react at first? What does he learn from it?
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