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Stanley
Stanley at School
Stanley knows school is for kids, not dogs. But every day he grows more and more curious. What did the kids do in that school all day? Stanley rounds up his pals from the dog park to take a closer look. Will they find the answers they're looking for? One thing is for certain: School + Stanley = TROUBLE!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2015
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About the author
Linda Bailey
122 books125 followers I was born and grew up in Winnipeg —a daydreamer with her nose in a book. In my twenties, I traveled around the world, mostly by ship. Later, I moved to Vancouver, where I earned a B.A. and M.Ed. at the University of British Columbia. Among my jobs were travel agent, college teacher, instructional designer and editor.
For years, I dabbled with writing. But I didn't begin to write in earnest until I had two young daughters. My first book was published in 1992, and I have since written more than thirty others, including novels, picture books and non-fiction.
I live in Vancouver, a short walk from the sea. I write full-time and still love to travel, read and daydream.
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Series:
* Stanley
* Stevie Diamond Mystery
* Good Times Travel Agency
Awards:
Arthur Ellis Award
◊ Best Juvenile (1997): How Can a Frozen Detective Stay Hot on the Trail?
◊ Best Juvenile (2000): How Can a Brilliant Detective Shine in the Dark?
For years, I dabbled with writing. But I didn't begin to write in earnest until I had two young daughters. My first book was published in 1992, and I have since written more than thirty others, including novels, picture books and non-fiction.
I live in Vancouver, a short walk from the sea. I write full-time and still love to travel, read and daydream.
- Source
Series:
* Stanley
* Stevie Diamond Mystery
* Good Times Travel Agency
Awards:
Arthur Ellis Award
◊ Best Juvenile (1997): How Can a Frozen Detective Stay Hot on the Trail?
◊ Best Juvenile (2000): How Can a Brilliant Detective Shine in the Dark?
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June 6, 2015
Stanley and his pals are a group of dogs. They are so curious about what their children do all day in school, that they go on an expedition to find out! In their joyful enthusiasm, they create a lot of havoc. The illustrations capture the hilarity of the shenanigans they get into.
Both of my boys 5&7 had a lot of fun with this book.
Thank you Kids Can Press and Netgalley for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Both of my boys 5&7 had a lot of fun with this book.
Thank you Kids Can Press and Netgalley for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
June 9, 2015
Super cute book! Fun story about a group of dogs that want to know what the kids do in school all day. I would recommend this for any child that is of picture book age, especially if they go to preschool or something similar where they can relate to what the dogs find.
July 23, 2015
I received a free copy of this book by the book's publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Stanley the dog keeps wondering exactly what it is that children do in school. So Stanley decides he's going to investigate. So when Stanley turns up at school with a bunch of his dog friends, what could possibly go wrong? And can Stanley finally discover what children do in school?
This is an absolutely gorgeous book with some stunning illustrations. A great book for getting children laughing and immersed into a story. Well written, paced and thoroughly enjoyable. School seems like it must be fantastic to the dogs as well! A lovely book for younger readers to enjoy!
Stanley the dog keeps wondering exactly what it is that children do in school. So Stanley decides he's going to investigate. So when Stanley turns up at school with a bunch of his dog friends, what could possibly go wrong? And can Stanley finally discover what children do in school?
This is an absolutely gorgeous book with some stunning illustrations. A great book for getting children laughing and immersed into a story. Well written, paced and thoroughly enjoyable. School seems like it must be fantastic to the dogs as well! A lovely book for younger readers to enjoy!
August 2, 2015
This ARC kindly provided by NetGalley on behalf of the publisher.
the dogs are curious about school and why the kids spend all day every day there. Stanley and friends hatch a plan to find out. And WOW, school is fantastic!!! No wonder the kids spend so much time there!
this story is sure to give the kids a laugh, and for those beginning to lose interest in school, this may just give them a fresh look at it through the eyes of Stanley.
the dogs are curious about school and why the kids spend all day every day there. Stanley and friends hatch a plan to find out. And WOW, school is fantastic!!! No wonder the kids spend so much time there!
this story is sure to give the kids a laugh, and for those beginning to lose interest in school, this may just give them a fresh look at it through the eyes of Stanley.
November 23, 2017
A joyful book that celebrates dogs and school.
July 8, 2015
* About the artwork: I thought the illustrations were great! Very painterly with a cartoony feel to them whilst also being artily textured. I think the cartooniness and bright colours would appeal to kids. I also liked that the human characters depicted were very ethnically diverse and diverse in other ways too (e.g. one little girl wore glasses and another little boy was in a wheelchair).
* About the story: Told from the perspective of a group of dogs who decide to learn what children do in school, I thought the story would resonate most with children who have a pet dog or who really love animals. I liked that there was a bit of humour in this story too and the whole book has a positive vibe to it. The only reason I give it 4/5 rather than 5/5 is because I felt the story was sweet but wasn't quite at a "wow this is amazing!" level.
* About the writing: There are a few sentences per page, so this is not a book for super-young readers, but I think they would enjoy this being read to them. The story is written simply and not in rhyme, yet is written in a way that I thought was effective and clear.
I was kindly provided with a copy of this book for honest reviewing purposes.
* About the story: Told from the perspective of a group of dogs who decide to learn what children do in school, I thought the story would resonate most with children who have a pet dog or who really love animals. I liked that there was a bit of humour in this story too and the whole book has a positive vibe to it. The only reason I give it 4/5 rather than 5/5 is because I felt the story was sweet but wasn't quite at a "wow this is amazing!" level.
* About the writing: There are a few sentences per page, so this is not a book for super-young readers, but I think they would enjoy this being read to them. The story is written simply and not in rhyme, yet is written in a way that I thought was effective and clear.
I was kindly provided with a copy of this book for honest reviewing purposes.
November 9, 2015
Fun read!
August 24, 2023
Stanley was interested to know what went on in school. He and his dog pals always had to wait outside. Stanley convinced his pals, Alice, Nutsy, and Gassy Jack to follow him inside of the school to see what goes on. What Stanley and his pals discovered was something they never would have guessed.
June 7, 2017
Bookaday #6. I'm a sucker for dog books - this time the dogs want to know what goes on all day in school. Might be fun for first days back at school read aloud as dogs run through all the different places in the building.
March 12, 2018
Cute. Dogs want to know what happens at school so one day they go to see. And they find the lunches and eat them. Then they run. Now they know the kids go to school to eat and to run. They tell all their friends.
November 7, 2019
This book is super cool, and the fact that the dog broke into the school, to see what it was like, was super humorous. This would be another good classroom book and read aloud for any grade level.
March 4, 2022
Stanley and his friends are hilarious and get up to trouble when they burst into school. Love the illustrations and the personalities in this book! A favourite, that's for sure.
August 17, 2023
This book was okay, but it seemed a little long to me.
December 18, 2016
Lots of fun! The kids will love it.
January 29, 2022
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
An amazing book for children about dogs who want to find out what kids do at school all day. They find out and have a fun adventure too.!
An amazing book for children about dogs who want to find out what kids do at school all day. They find out and have a fun adventure too.!
March 13, 2016
I loved this book, but what's even more important is that my five year old grandson loved it, too. Linda Bailey has another winner in the Stanley series with her newest title Stanley at School. Stanley, a curious canine, has always wondered what happens to the kids who pass by his yard every day going to and from school, so he decides to take a look-see with his three friends, "Nutsy", "Alice", and "Gassy Jack". Once they figure out how to open the front door they enter a whole new world full of smells. They follow the scent of salami into the coat room containing all sorts of lunch boxes where they gorge themselves silly until the delighted students arrive. What happens next is total chaos with hugs and wagging tails, that is until the custodian arrives and everyone, dogs and children, take off running. The four companions flee through the gym, music room, and art room until they are caught and end up sitting in the chairs outside the principal's office. Luckily the school's principal loves animals, so instead of a scolding they get petted before she shoos them out the door. What a day! They run off to the dog park to share the joys of a school full of eating and running. Wondering why kids should have all the fun, the next day when the school doors open, all the neighborhood dogs are waiting at the bottom of the front steps.
The colorful, cartoonish illustrations by Bill Slavin are full of a diverse population of students, even one in a wheelchair. The principal is a black woman who the animals refer to as "top dog" even while she shows them a bit of love. Her authority shines when she says "off", "come", and "go" and the four friends follow one another in a single line out the door and for an additional two blocks from the school. The dogs, a mixture of various sizes and breeds, are adorable and their illustrated antics will make the reader laugh out loud - sure to appeal to both adults and children.
A perfect read aloud for all elementary youngsters, ideal for teachers to share with their classes at the beginning of the school year. Four stars and a thank you to Kids Can Press and Netgalley for an ARC of this picture book in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 14, 2015
"Our Gang" Goes to School - the Canine Version
This is a tremendously appealing book, due in no small measure to the calm, cheerful and yet suspenseful narrative and the remarkably engaging crew of dog heroes.
The leader of the pack, Stanley, is thoughtful and adventurous. The rest of the gang is nicely conceived - a little yippy dog named "Nutsy", hesitant "Alice", and lumpy "Gassy Jack". The names alone tip you off that the writer and illustrator know dogs and know what they're doing. Stanley leads this gang into the neighborhood elementary school to find out where their kids go every day and what they do, and mild but energetic adventures follow.
This sounds simple enough, but imagine the challenge here. The dogs have to be curious but not irresponsible. They have to cause "trouble" and get into messes, but not be destructive. The story has to be suspenseful, but not scary. The dogs have to be chased and caught, but not punished. A little picture book reader is going to care very much about what happens here, and what happens is exciting, satisfying and gently firm and cheerful. Wow. Adventure and havoc with a happy ending; now that's a picture book.
And the pictures are just top drawer. Each dog has a distinct personality that shines through on every page. Action scenes are impressionistic and sort of free form, while the calmer set pieces are immediately recognizable and understandable. The drawing is neither too "artsy" nor boringly "realistic" but somewhere in that picture book sweet spot that can grab and hold a younger reader's eyes. (Anyway, the panel in which Stanley and the school principal go nose-to-nose in the school office is a witty success all by itself.)
The upshot is that I just thought this was a fun effort with a consistently engaging tone and just right for little ones. A very nice find. (Apparently, there are other Stanley books, which is good to know.)
Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book in exchange for a candid review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.
This is a tremendously appealing book, due in no small measure to the calm, cheerful and yet suspenseful narrative and the remarkably engaging crew of dog heroes.
The leader of the pack, Stanley, is thoughtful and adventurous. The rest of the gang is nicely conceived - a little yippy dog named "Nutsy", hesitant "Alice", and lumpy "Gassy Jack". The names alone tip you off that the writer and illustrator know dogs and know what they're doing. Stanley leads this gang into the neighborhood elementary school to find out where their kids go every day and what they do, and mild but energetic adventures follow.
This sounds simple enough, but imagine the challenge here. The dogs have to be curious but not irresponsible. They have to cause "trouble" and get into messes, but not be destructive. The story has to be suspenseful, but not scary. The dogs have to be chased and caught, but not punished. A little picture book reader is going to care very much about what happens here, and what happens is exciting, satisfying and gently firm and cheerful. Wow. Adventure and havoc with a happy ending; now that's a picture book.
And the pictures are just top drawer. Each dog has a distinct personality that shines through on every page. Action scenes are impressionistic and sort of free form, while the calmer set pieces are immediately recognizable and understandable. The drawing is neither too "artsy" nor boringly "realistic" but somewhere in that picture book sweet spot that can grab and hold a younger reader's eyes. (Anyway, the panel in which Stanley and the school principal go nose-to-nose in the school office is a witty success all by itself.)
The upshot is that I just thought this was a fun effort with a consistently engaging tone and just right for little ones. A very nice find. (Apparently, there are other Stanley books, which is good to know.)
Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book in exchange for a candid review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.
June 8, 2015
Stanley watches the kids go by each morning with their backpacks slung on their backs and head off to a place called school. He watches them return each night and he starts to wonder what in the world those kids do all day in that place. Stanley asks his friends about it at the dog park. His dog friends, Alice, Nustsy and Gassy Jack do not know. So the next day they band together, ascend the high staircase at the entrance of the school, and venture inside even, though they know they are not allowed to do so.
Once inside they discover first hand why kids love school.
"All the dogs took deep sniffs. The air in that school was thick with great smells. Socks. Hamster poop. Chalk. And something else.....Something that made the dogs drool."
Can you guess what that might be? Yes! LUNCH! Guess what those naughty little doggies did? They munched and crunched and nearly blew up at the good feasting event. Then enter the kids looking for their lunches as it was their lunchtime. Were they upset? Were they devastated that their lunches met such a fate? No! The children had a blast discovering those mishchievious canines and they too joined in the frivolity. Madness ensued.
But all good things must come to an end. Order must be restored. Someone must take responsibility of the wild, fun-loving beasts (and kids) that are romping happily and freely throughout the school.
Who could possibility put a stop to this mayhem? What would the consequences be to the dogs for such insubordination to the school rules? Do you think the dogs will surrender peacefully or put up a fight? Is that where the story ends? Again...no spoilers from me, but when you find out the ending it will bring a big smile to your face...guaranteed. I highly recommend this book, it is a winner indeed.
Once inside they discover first hand why kids love school.
"All the dogs took deep sniffs. The air in that school was thick with great smells. Socks. Hamster poop. Chalk. And something else.....Something that made the dogs drool."
Can you guess what that might be? Yes! LUNCH! Guess what those naughty little doggies did? They munched and crunched and nearly blew up at the good feasting event. Then enter the kids looking for their lunches as it was their lunchtime. Were they upset? Were they devastated that their lunches met such a fate? No! The children had a blast discovering those mishchievious canines and they too joined in the frivolity. Madness ensued.
But all good things must come to an end. Order must be restored. Someone must take responsibility of the wild, fun-loving beasts (and kids) that are romping happily and freely throughout the school.
Who could possibility put a stop to this mayhem? What would the consequences be to the dogs for such insubordination to the school rules? Do you think the dogs will surrender peacefully or put up a fight? Is that where the story ends? Again...no spoilers from me, but when you find out the ending it will bring a big smile to your face...guaranteed. I highly recommend this book, it is a winner indeed.
September 7, 2015
I will admit that my first reason for adoring this book is that my friend, Lisa Queen, gave me Stanley's Party several years ago, so I was predisposed to like this latest adventure. Stanley is very curious about school. The building is just down his street and he sees the children going back and forth to it every day. But what are they doing in there all day? He discusses it with his friends at the dog park and they all decide to check it out for themselves. (The illustration of the four dogs trying to open the front door of the school will make you laugh out loud.) When they finally get inside, they are very concerned at how empty and quiet everything is. Where are all the children? What has happened to them? In their search for the children, they do find some other interesting - and yummy things. The mad chase through the school as they try to evade the custodian takes them through several rooms, until they all wind up on chairs outside the "top dog's" office.
Fans of Stanley will be glad to see that he hasn't changed at all; he is still the same lovable and inquisitive dog. His friends follow his lead and have a pretty good time doing so. The illustrations show the various dogs, Stanley's three companions and the others from the dog park, as a mix of sizes and breeds all busy enjoying life. The pictures also show the children in the school and their joy and laughter as the dogs invade an area usually off limits.
This will be a perfect back-to-school story to read-aloud to a class, or simply a book for dog lovers of all ages to enjoy together.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
Fans of Stanley will be glad to see that he hasn't changed at all; he is still the same lovable and inquisitive dog. His friends follow his lead and have a pretty good time doing so. The illustrations show the various dogs, Stanley's three companions and the others from the dog park, as a mix of sizes and breeds all busy enjoying life. The pictures also show the children in the school and their joy and laughter as the dogs invade an area usually off limits.
This will be a perfect back-to-school story to read-aloud to a class, or simply a book for dog lovers of all ages to enjoy together.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
August 11, 2015
I have read and enjoyed a few previously published Stanley titles and was looking forward to reading Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin's latest Stanley collaboration, Stanley at School.
As familiar and comforting as it is to read another (mis)adventure that Stanley and his dog friends embark on, the story in this tale did not delight or tickle me as much as previous ones. I personally found that the story itself read- for various reasons- as slightly stilted. This could be due to the fact that the dialogue of the dogs (not necessarily the narration or story arc) read as bit uneven. Stanley and his friends Gassy Jack, Nutsy and Alice are supremely cute and curious, but the dialogue between them feels a bit forced (as though the author was really trying to give them each a distinct voice through limited space and text!).
My reservations about the story aside, I don't think you can really go wrong with a Stanley story! Readers who have enjoyed previous Stanley titles will likely flock to this one- and have fun reading all about the latest escapades. Furthermore, Slavin's illustrations for this Stanley title are, as ever, joyful and fun, and I could not imagine these stories without his particular palette and warm illustrative style. For readers new to Stanley, I might recommend starting off with Stanley's Party or Stanley's Little Sister- personal favourites of mine!
I received this book as a digital galley from Kids Can Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 23, 2016
I was given a copy of this book free by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I love dogs and so any book that has dogs on the cover is going to attack my attention, beyond that and the fact that it's obviously to do with a school too, I really wasn't sure what to expect with this one.
The dogs were brilliant, especially Nutsy and Gassy Jack. It wasn't so much that they did more than the other characters, they were just so darn cute! Some of the poses and facial expressions nutsy pulls had me giggling like a little school girl. I particularly liked his yoga-esk pose in the school hallway. (Whispers to the powers that be, "Can I please, have a whole book of Nutsy picture.")
Bill Slavin has illustrated this book beautifully. The pictures often fill the whole page and have so much going on you could just sit there and stare for a few minutes, if it weren't for the story enticing you forwards. (Helpful tip: read through the story then nip back through the book a second time to fully appreciate the illustrations.)
And here's what is really great about this book the illustrations and story work so well together. Both are fun and joyful and just when you think "Awww no." Linda hits you with a brilliant ending.
This is a book your kids will love and which you'll adore sharing with them.
I know I'll be doodling pictures of these cute dogs all over my bullet journal for weeks to come.
So buy it, share it and enjoy it with all the kids you know. You won't regret it.
I love dogs and so any book that has dogs on the cover is going to attack my attention, beyond that and the fact that it's obviously to do with a school too, I really wasn't sure what to expect with this one.
The dogs were brilliant, especially Nutsy and Gassy Jack. It wasn't so much that they did more than the other characters, they were just so darn cute! Some of the poses and facial expressions nutsy pulls had me giggling like a little school girl. I particularly liked his yoga-esk pose in the school hallway. (Whispers to the powers that be, "Can I please, have a whole book of Nutsy picture.")
Bill Slavin has illustrated this book beautifully. The pictures often fill the whole page and have so much going on you could just sit there and stare for a few minutes, if it weren't for the story enticing you forwards. (Helpful tip: read through the story then nip back through the book a second time to fully appreciate the illustrations.)
And here's what is really great about this book the illustrations and story work so well together. Both are fun and joyful and just when you think "Awww no." Linda hits you with a brilliant ending.
This is a book your kids will love and which you'll adore sharing with them.
I know I'll be doodling pictures of these cute dogs all over my bullet journal for weeks to come.
So buy it, share it and enjoy it with all the kids you know. You won't regret it.
October 9, 2015
What an appealing and colourful book. Stanley lives on the same street as the local school. He and his doggy friends are curious about why their family's children go there everyday and what they do. Stanley takes charge and leads his doggy crew into school to investigate. Needless to say much fun and mayhem was to follow. I won't spoil the story be saying what happens but it will be very appealing to young readers.
I did think that any youngster who is worried about starting school for the first time would be introduced to a little of what to expect - art, music and games and it does show that although the Principal is a figure of authority, she should not be seen as frightening but is to be seen as friendly and understanding. I absolutely loved the ending. It leaves you wanting more.
There is a nice balance of text and illustrations for the young reader who may have just got to grips with reading. It is both humorous and entertaining. The book is beautifully illustrated. The drawings flow nicely and put the story across very well. Stanley at School is a perfect addition to any youngster's growing library.
I was given an advanced copy to read by Netgalley in return for an honest review
I did think that any youngster who is worried about starting school for the first time would be introduced to a little of what to expect - art, music and games and it does show that although the Principal is a figure of authority, she should not be seen as frightening but is to be seen as friendly and understanding. I absolutely loved the ending. It leaves you wanting more.
There is a nice balance of text and illustrations for the young reader who may have just got to grips with reading. It is both humorous and entertaining. The book is beautifully illustrated. The drawings flow nicely and put the story across very well. Stanley at School is a perfect addition to any youngster's growing library.
I was given an advanced copy to read by Netgalley in return for an honest review
March 30, 2016
Stanley at School is a high quality, fun book, perfect to read to young school age kids (i.e., Kindergarten to Second Grade). The illustrations are well-done, colorful, and lively, and the story is well written, reads aloud smoothly, and slightly stretches kids vocabulary a few times/a great way to painless increase their word exposure.
My only reservations are that (1) the dogs learned that what kids do at school is eat and run! And (2) if they get into trouble, a kind Principal will be nice to them and totally excuse them for their actions.
I, therefore, do not recommend it to kids who have not yet experienced Kindergarten as it gives an inaccurate message about what kids do at school. And while no one wants the fun-loving dogs who only caused trouble by their enthusiasm and excitement to be severely punished, it is still not a good message to tell kids that there are no consequences for their behavior at school.
So have fun with it, but don't let young kids believe it literally.
NOTE: I received this book as a Goodreads.com Giveaway. However, this had no effect on my review of the book.
My only reservations are that (1) the dogs learned that what kids do at school is eat and run! And (2) if they get into trouble, a kind Principal will be nice to them and totally excuse them for their actions.
I, therefore, do not recommend it to kids who have not yet experienced Kindergarten as it gives an inaccurate message about what kids do at school. And while no one wants the fun-loving dogs who only caused trouble by their enthusiasm and excitement to be severely punished, it is still not a good message to tell kids that there are no consequences for their behavior at school.
So have fun with it, but don't let young kids believe it literally.
NOTE: I received this book as a Goodreads.com Giveaway. However, this had no effect on my review of the book.
January 18, 2016
Stanley wanted to find out what the kids did in school every day. He watched them go in and he watched them come out. Then he talked to his friends at the dog park and the four of them decided to find out. So they pushed until they opened the front doors. The could smell the kids behind closed doors. They could also smell chalk, and socks, and hamster poop. Then they smelled salami! They found the room with coats and lunches and had a feast. They had a great time until a man with a broom chased them out. They ran through the room with bouncing balls, and the room with instruments, and the room with wet paint. Then they were trapped in the big dog’s office. But the big dog was actually the principal who cooed at them and patted their heads and opened the doors to let them out. Now, Stanley and his friends knew what kids did inside the school everyday… they ate and ran! Soon the word spread, and the next morning when the school doors opened, all the dogs in town were waiting to go inside!
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November 6, 2016
Genre: Fiction
Age Range: K-2
Review: This book will have adults and children laughing out loud at it's funny characters and hilarious illustrations. It is a perfect back to school book for children because it follows a pack of neighborhood pups who are all missing their owners terribly as they go off to school. What is this mysterious place called "school" that all their children go off to? These pups are determined to find out. Tired of being left out of the fun their human have running errands and going to work, Stanley and his best pup friends take on the local elementary school to investigate what all the fuss is about. Their great adventure however lands them in the principle's office.
This exciting book would be great to use in a the classroom for comprehension activities. Stopping periodically to ask questions on the plot would be a great way to engage students. With the great illustrations that this book has to offer, teachers can have students practice their inferring skills by making predictions on what may be coming up in the story based on the pictures.
Age Range: K-2
Review: This book will have adults and children laughing out loud at it's funny characters and hilarious illustrations. It is a perfect back to school book for children because it follows a pack of neighborhood pups who are all missing their owners terribly as they go off to school. What is this mysterious place called "school" that all their children go off to? These pups are determined to find out. Tired of being left out of the fun their human have running errands and going to work, Stanley and his best pup friends take on the local elementary school to investigate what all the fuss is about. Their great adventure however lands them in the principle's office.
This exciting book would be great to use in a the classroom for comprehension activities. Stopping periodically to ask questions on the plot would be a great way to engage students. With the great illustrations that this book has to offer, teachers can have students practice their inferring skills by making predictions on what may be coming up in the story based on the pictures.
August 25, 2015
This is a really cute one! Stanley is curious about school. He knows that the kids always go and he wants to know why, so he talks a few of his friends into going to school with him. Stanley and his friends get in and discover lunch! They then get caught by the kids and then the janitor.
The illustrations are also a lot of fun, though there are a couple of pages that are rather plain and boring. These pages would be an up close view of something in the story, such as the stairs or the side of the principal. These particular pages really did not add anything to the story.
There really isn't much of a lesson in this story, but it does show the different topics that the kids get to learn in school: art, music, etc. It is a great way to talk to a kid who is about to go off to school for the first time about what they may do there.
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The illustrations are also a lot of fun, though there are a couple of pages that are rather plain and boring. These pages would be an up close view of something in the story, such as the stairs or the side of the principal. These particular pages really did not add anything to the story.
There really isn't much of a lesson in this story, but it does show the different topics that the kids get to learn in school: art, music, etc. It is a great way to talk to a kid who is about to go off to school for the first time about what they may do there.
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This review is based on an eARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley.
August 28, 2015
This is a fun little book about a dog named Stanley who is curious about what the kids do in school. He asks his dog friends at the park, but they do not anymore than he does. He convinces them to join him in breaching the school doors. And what could go wrong with four dogs in an elementary school?
Bill Slavin’s illustrations are perfect for the story. They are colorful, fun, and engaging. The illustrations, like all good illustrations, help tell the story. These are no different. The bright pictures reinforce how Stanley and his friends drive the story. In fact, you do not hear a human speak until the custodian, with his broom in hand, says, “Bad dogs.”
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Bill Slavin’s illustrations are perfect for the story. They are colorful, fun, and engaging. The illustrations, like all good illustrations, help tell the story. These are no different. The bright pictures reinforce how Stanley and his friends drive the story. In fact, you do not hear a human speak until the custodian, with his broom in hand, says, “Bad dogs.”
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June 6, 2015
This is a really fun book, the drawings are bright and colourful.
The main star of this book is Stanley - Stanley knows school is for kids, not dogs. But every day he grows more and more curious. What did the kids do in that school all day? Stanley rounds up his pals from the dog park to take a closer look. Will they find the answers they're looking for? One thing is for certain: School + Stanley = TROUBLE! In this book they are determined to find out!
I can see this book being a firm favourite for small children, especially those with dogs! I thought the ending was very good and did make me smile :)
The main star of this book is Stanley - Stanley knows school is for kids, not dogs. But every day he grows more and more curious. What did the kids do in that school all day? Stanley rounds up his pals from the dog park to take a closer look. Will they find the answers they're looking for? One thing is for certain: School + Stanley = TROUBLE! In this book they are determined to find out!
I can see this book being a firm favourite for small children, especially those with dogs! I thought the ending was very good and did make me smile :)
July 13, 2015
Stanley and his dog pals are curious about school and why the kids spend all da,y every da,y there. Stanley and friends hatch a plan to find out. And WOW, school is fantastic!!! No wonder the kids spend so much time there! In their joyful enthusiasm, they wreaked havoc. This story is sure to make children a laugh, and for those beginning to lose interest in school, this may just give them a fresh look at it through the eyes of Stanley.
The illustrations capture the hilarity of the shenanigans they get into and are vibrant and eye catching. A book sure to be read over and over.
Thank you Kids Can Press and Netgalley for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
The illustrations capture the hilarity of the shenanigans they get into and are vibrant and eye catching. A book sure to be read over and over.
Thank you Kids Can Press and Netgalley for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 7, 2016
Review from Raising Fairies and Knights
This book is adorable! I really like it. Stanley and his friends watch every day as children walk by them to go to school. They cannot help but wonder what the kids do in the school all day. Riddled with curiosity they decide to check it out and see for themselves what the children do in school. That is where the adventure begins.
My toddler fell in love with this book immediately, the dogs are fun to look at and all show so much personality, the story is cute and enjoyable to follow. Super cute story for any dog lover in your life.
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This book is adorable! I really like it. Stanley and his friends watch every day as children walk by them to go to school. They cannot help but wonder what the kids do in the school all day. Riddled with curiosity they decide to check it out and see for themselves what the children do in school. That is where the adventure begins.
My toddler fell in love with this book immediately, the dogs are fun to look at and all show so much personality, the story is cute and enjoyable to follow. Super cute story for any dog lover in your life.
http://www.raisingfairiesandknights.c...
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