Stanley Bagshaw and the Fourteen Foot Wheel

Name: Stanley Bagshaw and the Fourteen Foot Wheel
ISBN: 9780140503883

by Bob Wilson

Stanley Bagshaw Series

For kids who adore rhyming tales and laugh-out-loud adventures, this story celebrates perseverance through a wonderfully absurd, fast-paced chase.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling frustrated by a task or simply needs a high-energy, ridiculously funny story to lift their spirits. Stanley Bagshaw is given a simple job: take a giant, fourteen-foot wheel to his grandpa's canal boat. But when the wheel rolls away, it sets off a spectacular, slapstick chase through the town of Huddersgate. This book is a masterclass in perseverance, showing how Stanley never gives up despite the mounting chaos. Told entirely in rhyming couplets with wonderfully detailed illustrations, it's a perfect read-aloud for ages 4 to 8 that celebrates tenacity and problem-solving through pure, joyful absurdity.

Humor Adventure Resilience & Perseverance Vehicles & Machines Joy & Gratitude Curiosity & Wonder Family & Siblings

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

A giant wheel rolls through town causing slapstick chaos. All characters are unharmed.

Sensitive Topics

This book contains no sensitive topics. The conflict is entirely external, slapstick, and resolved with humor and success.

Ideal Reader

The ideal reader is a 4 to 7-year-old who loves kinetic energy, vehicles, and detailed illustrations they can pour over. It's especially well-suited for a child who enjoys the rhythm of rhyming books like those by Dr. Seuss and the intricate visual comedy of Richard Scarry. It's a fantastic choice for a child who struggles with giving up, as it models perseverance in a fun, non-didactic way.