Being flat comes in handy when you’re looking for hiding places—but is there any place to hide from a big swarm of bumblebees? On a hot summer day, Flat Stanley and his friends have lots of fun backyard games to play. Stanley’s flatness comes in handy, especially on the slippy slide and during games of hide-and-seek. But when the fun disrupts a beehive, can Stanley save his buddies before the bees get them? Beginning readers will love how Flat Stanley gets out of a sticky situation to save the day . . . with the help of his mom’s honey buns! Flat Stanley and the Bees is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. Praise for the Flat Stanley books “After a bulletin board fell on him and decreased his thickness to one-half an inch, Stanley’s life changed in peculiar ways . . . comical.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A beloved character.” —School Library Journal

Stanley Lambchop is just a normal healthy boy, but since a large notice-board fell on him, he's been only half an inch thick. For Stanley this presents no problems. In fact, it makes life more exciting.

In this level 2 I Can Read, Flat Stanley and his friends play lots of games on a hot summer day! But when the fun disrupts a beehive, can Stanley's flatness save the day?

It's an ice-cool new adventure for everyone's favourite flat hero in this colour-illustrated early reader. Perfect for children learning to read. Stanley and his brother Arthur are super-excited to go ice-skating on the frozen lake. And as Arthur is slipping and sliding around, it turns out Stanley is an ice-skating superstar. But then cracks start to appear . . . is the ice rink about to disappear? The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 1 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help. - Short, simple sentences - Familiar, repeated words - Big, clear type - 1 - 5 lines per page - Bright, fun pictures to help talk about the story All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading. Book band: Green

Stanley can't wait for the Halloween party at school. But when a bully picks on his friend, Stanley saves the day in no time flat in this Flat Stanley I Can Read adventure! The Lambchops are ready to be spooked at a Halloween party! Arthur is excited for the haunted house, and Stanley wants to show off his limbo moves. But when they see a bully picking on their friend at the party, the boys know that they have to help. Soon Stanley comes up with a plan that is flat-out hilarious! Flat Stanley and the Haunted House is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Stanley Lambchop is an ordinary boy. At least he was, until the night his bulletin board fell off the wall and flattened him. At only half an inch thick, Stanley can slide under doors, mail himself across the country in an envelope, and fly like a kite! And that's only the start of Stanley's adventures. In these four tales, Stanley also becomes invisible and helps nab some bank robbers, journeys to outer space to rescue aliens, and, after being rounded out, turns flat—again! One thing is for sure: There's nothing Stanley Lambchop can't do!