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Flat Stanley

by Jeff Brown
Good fitA great fit for most kids 6 and up. A short, funny chapter book with nothing scary. Great for first chapter-book readers.
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What it’s about

A bulletin board falls on Stanley Lambchop in the night and flattens him. Being half an inch thick turns out to be useful: he slides under doors, flies like a kite and travels by mail.

The ending

What might come up

TeasingA littleSome kids make fun of Stanley for being flat.
ViolenceNone
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Scary momentsNone

Why kids like it

Being mailed in an envelope is the best idea ever.

Free printable quiz

  1. 1
    What flattens Stanley?
  2. 2
    How does Stanley visit California?
  3. 3
    Who does Stanley help catch?
  4. 4
    How does he get round again?
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Parents also ask

Quick answers

Most kids can read it on their own from about age 6. As a read-aloud, it works from about age 5.