Stanley (I Can Read Level 1)

This was an all time favorite with my children. I hope a lot of these books come back into print. The new ones with the perfect, uninteresting, computer generated art do not hold a candle to these old books.

A favorite book of our family and perfect for the kindergarteners I teach. Another commenter mentioned that women aren't really featured in the story, which is true. And while I think there is a lesson anyone can take from the book about being yourself and inspiring others, I think little boys really are the target audience. The story actually makes a kind of modern counterpoint to the idea of "toxic masculinity" even though the book was written long before anyone coined the term. Stanley is tough AND kind.

The first book my child wanted to learn how to read. Now it is a gift for my child's child, who is just beginning to learn how to read.

I just bought this book for my 4 y/o daughter and she loves it. We originally checked out Sammy the Seal from the library and she still says that that is her favorite book ever. But I wanted to buy her a couple of books from the same author and it was a good price too. Happy mom!!!

My grandson is learning to read and was able to read almost all of the words in this book. The words that he didn't know (he's finished kindergarten) he was able to sound out with a little help. It's a great book to read together and teaches a lesson, too!

I know this is about Stanley (and it's a simple and fun story), but l wish that female characters played stronger roles in Syd Hoff's amazing collection of work. Perhaps the editors can adjust this, the same way they've **colored in racial diversity in recent editions of Hoff.

Great story. I read it all the time as a child and now I'm enjoying reading it with my daughter!

My son (31) loved this book. We are giving it to our grandson who is obsessed with dinosaurs.

I'm 42 and this was my favourite book when I was a kid. Now, I read it to my 2 year old and she loves it. The perfect length to calm them down without you craftily skipping pages. And a good message about being yourself...

Another good picture book from Syd.

This book is a classic that is simply written for young readers but also very engaging and full of heart.

A story of a cavemen: chased out of his tribe and isolated, but through his ingenuity was able to invent something revolutionary for his time. He forgave his tribe/friends and at the end revolutionized the whole clan for better living standard. This story will educate and entertain your child! It has a nice plot, yet not too complicated for young children. It is perfect for beginning readers. Fully recommended!