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Stanley

by 19 books in this series
Stanley the Baker
Stanley the Baker
It's another busy day at Stanley's bakery!

There's so much to do before Stanley's customers arrive! He must prove the dough and bake enough treats to make a yummy display. Will he get everything done in time to open the bakery?

A wonderful first introduction to baking for little readers.

Discover more Stanley books:

Stanley's Boat
Stanley's Park
Stanley's Garage
Stanley the Builder
Stanley the Farmer
Stanley's Cafe
Stanley's Shop
Stanley the Postman
Stanley's School
Stanley's Train
Stanley's Fire Engine
Stanley's Library
Stanley's Boat
Stanley's Boat
It's another busy day at Stanley's boatyard! Stanley's boat is shipshape and ready for action! But it's not smooth sailing for everyone at sea today - will Stanley be able to help?

A wonderful first introduction to boats and life by the seaside.
Stanley's Park
Stanley's Park
It's another busy day at Stanley's park! The sun is shining and the flowers are in bloom, but with so many jobs to do, will Stanley be able to get everything done in time to enjoy the sun?

A wonderful first introduction to parks and the joys of nature.
Stanley's Library
Stanley's Library
It's another busy day at Stanley's Library! Stanley loads his van with books and sets off to the village green.
Who will visit today and which books will they choose?

Later, Stanley arrives back at the library for a special event - a famous author has come to read from her new book!

A wonderful first introduction to libraries, books and the joy of reading.
Stanley's Lunch Box
Stanley's Lunch Box
Here comes Stanley with his lunch box! A simple first introduction to food.

Today Stanley is off to the market to buy his lunch. There are so many different kinds of food - including bread, cheese, fruit, vegetables and cake! What will he choose to put in his lunch box?

Join Stanley to learn all about food in this simple, engaging new board book in the Stanley series.

Don't miss out on these other charming Stanley board books:
Stanley's Toy Box
Stanley's Toolbox
Stanley's Paintbox
Stanley's Colours
Stanley's Numbers
Stanley's Opposites
Stanley's Shapes
Stanley's Toy Box
Stanley's Toy Box
Here comes Stanley with his toy box! A simple introduction to toys, play and sharing.

Today Stanley, Little Woo, Sophie and Benjamin are at the park and Stanley has brought his toy box! What toys will they choose play with on the grass? And what about on the hill? And how about at the pond?

Join Sophie, Benjamin and Little Woo as they learn and play with toys in this simple, engaging new board book in the Stanley series.

Don't miss out on these other charming Stanley board books:
Stanley's Lunch Box
Stanley's Toolbox
Stanley's Paintbox
Stanley's Colours
Stanley's Numbers
Stanley's Opposites
Stanley's Shapes
Stanley's Fire Engine
Stanley's Fire Engine
Stanley keeps his fire engine in tip-top condition - it has to be ready for anything!

Join Stanley and Peggy as they rescue Little Woo (and his teddy) from a tree, extinguish Charlie's annual barbecue and help to make sure a spectacular fireworks show goes off safely with a bang and a sparkle.

It's another busy day for Stanley and friends!
Stanley's Paintbox
Stanley's Paintbox
It's another busy day for Stanley and friends . . .

Today Stanley, Sophie, Benjamin and Little Woo are painting cardboard boxes. But Stanley's paintbox only has red, yellow, blue and white paint! What about orange and green and purple? Don't worry, Stanley has a plan . . .

Join Sophie, Benjamin and Little Woo as they learn how to mix colours in this simple, engaging new board book in the Stanley series.
Stanley's Toolbox
Stanley's Toolbox
It's another busy day for Stanley and friends . . .

Today Stanley is fixing Little Woo's tree house. Stanley has brought his toolbox - there's a hammer, a mallet, a screwdriver, a saw and many other tools. What do they all do?

Join Stanley and Little Woo as they use a different tool on each page to fix the tree house in this simple, engaging new board book in the Stanley series.
Stanley the Builder
Stanley the Builder
What a job for Stanley - he's building a house for his friend, Myrtle. He will need his digger and his bulldozer and his cement mixer! He will also need his friend, Charlie to help. But will they manage to build the whole house?

Join Stanley and friends for a hard-working adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...
Stanley's Café
Stanley's Café
It's another busy day at Stanley's Cafe. He's baking a very special cake - but whose birthday can it be?

Join Stanley and friends for a tasty adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...
Stanley's Shop
Stanley's Shop
It's time for Stanley's Shop to open!

First there's the delivery to unload from the truck,then there's the customers to deal with... Hattie is buying (too much) cheese, Little Woo has his eye on some sweet treats and Myrtle needs some bread. How will they get all their shopping home? Stanley's delivery service, of course.

It's another busy day for Stanley and friends.
Stanley's Train
Stanley's Train
Stanley is taking Little Woo, Sophie and Benjamin somewhere special for the day. He prepares the train early in the morning and then, with a chuff, chuff, chuffety-chuff they're off!

Little Woo has a beach ball, Benjamin has a toy boat and Sophie has a rubber ring. Where could they be going?

Join Stanley and friends for another busy adventure in this colourful new story from William Bee.
Stanley the Postman
Stanley the Postman
It's still dark outside, but the lights are on in Stanley's Post Office. What a lot of letters and parcels Stanley has to deliver!

Join Stanley and friends for another busy adventure in this colourful new story from William Bee.
Stanley's School
Stanley's School
It's another busy day for Stanley and friends. At Stanley's School, Little Woo, Sophie and Benjamin enjoy storytime, playtime, measuring, and painting - all in one day!

The perfect story for little ones who are about to start nursery or school.
Stanley's Numbers
Stanley's Numbers
Stanley and Little Woo are learning about numbers in this gorgeous little board book. Join them as they count together from one to ten, counting everything they need for an extra special party!

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