About This Book
"Flat Stanley" introduces Stanley Lambchop, a boy who wakes up one morning to find himself completely flat after a bulletin board falls on him. Instead of being upset, Stanley and his family embrace his new, unusual shape, leading to a series of imaginative and humorous adventures. He can slide under doors, be mailed in an envelope to visit friends, and even help solve a crime. This classic chapter book, originally published in 1964, is perfect for children aged 4-11, offering a gentle introduction to longer stories while exploring themes of adaptability, imagination, and making the best of unexpected circumstances. It's also famously associated with the "Flat Stanley Project," encouraging literacy and global connections.
When Stanley's bulletin board falls on him during the night and flattens him he sees the world as a two dimensional person.
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you woke up flat like Stanley, what would be the first thing you'd try to do?
2
How does Stanley make the best of his unusual situation? What can we learn from him?
3
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of being flat?
4
Have you ever felt different from others? How did you handle it?
5
If you could send a "Flat Stanley" to someone, where would you send him and what would you want him to see?
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