Common Sense Media Review
By Darienne Stewart
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Cheery but slight; best for Minecraft star's young fans.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 7+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
Stampy -- also known as Mr. Stampy Cat or Stampylonghead -- presents a behind-the-scenes peek into his popular online videos set in Stampy's Lovely World, built entirely in Minecraft. Get to know his gaming friends, find out how he develops his videos, answer Stampy trivia, and do simple games and puzzles inspired by the YouTube channel.
Is It Any Good?
Earnest fans of YouTube star Stampy will love this collection of trivia, easy puzzles, and simple activities, but it's a formulaic package designed to direct kids' attention back to the online world. STAMPY'S LOVELY BOOK is a spin-off of the Stampylonghead YouTube phenomenon, created by Joseph Garrett (Wonder Quest).
It's full of the kind of trivia that appeals only to committed fans: a graph of his new monthly subscribers over a two-year stretch, his online friends' likes and dislikes, and his accomplishments in other video games. The best part is the very brief spread for aspiring YouTubers: Garrett offers basic advice on creating online videos, pointing out that it isn't just fun and games. He describes planning and development and shares practical tips for recording, plus some guidance on mentoring beginners. Padding out the book are a half dozen simple activities you might find on a restaurant place mat -- for example, spot the difference, a maze puzzle, and a word find.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the purpose of books like this. Do you think the book is intended to promote the Stampy videos on YouTube or just add to the experience?
Talk about the beginner checklist and which phrases are encouraging or discouraging. How else could you help a beginner get up to speed? What helped you when you started playing?
How do you feel when you read mean comments online? Has anyone left a mean comment for you? Watch our video for concrete tips on dealing with haters and trolls.
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Activity
- Topics : Adventures , Friendship
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
- Publication date : January 5, 2016
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 7 - 10
- Number of pages : 72
- Available on : Hardback
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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