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It's Only Stanley

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It's Only Stanley by Jon Agee is a charming children's book that centres around the Wimbledons, a family that is frequently disturbed by strange noises during the night. As they investigate, they find their resourceful dog Stanley at the root of these unusual occurrences, leading to an unexpected and delightful twist. The book blends humour with curiosity, enchanting young readers with its whimsical storyline.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate a whimsical and humorous story filled with surprising antics. It follows the night-time adventures of a peculiar dog whose noisy activities around the house intrigue and gradually involve an unsuspecting family. Its clever rhymes and engaging illustrations make it perfect for both kids and adults who love quirky tales.

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It's Only Stanley

Very strange noises that keep awakening the Wimbledon family one night have an even stranger source.

It's very late, and Stanley is up to something.Will you figure out what he's doing before his sleepy family does?

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It's Only Stanley takes readers on a whimsical nighttime adventure with the Wimbledon family.

It's very late, and Stanley is up to something. Will you figure out what he's doing before his sleepy family does?

It's nighttime at the Wimbledons', and everybody hears odd noises. Walter looks around and finds Stanley, the dog, hard at work. "He fixed the oil tank," Walter tells his family. "He cleared the bathtub drain."

But Stanley is up to something far more impressive. He's preparing for an interplanetary trip. And guess who's going along for the ride!

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It's Only Stanley by Jon Agee is highly praised for its delightful and absurd storytelling, complemented by droll watercolour illustrations. It has received multiple accolades, including being listed among the best children's books of 2015 by notable publications like The Washington Post and Boston Globe. The text's natural rhyming and pacing for surprise, combined with Agee's ability to capture expressions from aggravation to awe, contribute to its charm and humour.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780803739079

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 March 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Dial Books for Young Readers,US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 395g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Jon Agee is the beloved author and illustrator of many acclaimed picture books, including Terrific (a New York Times Best Illustrated Book), Milo’s Hat Trick (an ALA Notable Book), and the recent Little Santa, an ALA Notable Book and recipient of five starred reviews. He lives in San Francisco, California.

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