Everyone’s favorite hardworking hamster is back, and this time he’s a teacher! Stanley’s School sees the return of the beloved cast of familiar characters (along with some new friends) for William Bee’s seventh title in the fun-filled picture book series.

Readers will love the vibrant colors, dynamic illustrations, and engaging story as Stanley and the class explore everyday activities at school. Stanley and Hattie have a busy day planned for Little Woo, Sophie, and Benjamin as they enjoy story time, painting, and playing pretend. Young readers will likely recognize some of their own favorite preschool classroom activities. From the moment Hattie rings the morning bell until the students head home on the blue school bus, Stanley’s School highlights the true excitement and fun of learning. Fans of Stanley will also be familiar with his regular nighttime routine of supper, bath, and bed, and get to continue saying “Goodnight” to their favorite hamster.

“Order, balance, and contentment seem fundamental to the charm of the amiable series for young children…. A pleasing addition to this popular series.” —Booklist

“Stanley the hamster welcomes a cast of preschool rodents to his school as they enjoy a day of fun and learning together…. Bee isn’t afraid to break gender stereotypes… Fans of the gentle hamster will want to know: What occupation will Stanley tackle next?” —Kirkus Reviews

But the fun isn’t over with Stanley! Head on over to the Stanley Fan Page, where you can find information about the picture book and board book series as well as author-illustrator William Bee, and also download fun activity sheets.

And don’t forget to sign up for the Stanley e-newsletter, where you will receive exclusive Stanley content for Stanley’s School and upcoming announcements before anyone else!

The hardest working hamster around is back and busier than ever in Stanley’s Store. The sixth title in William Bee’s much-loved Stanley series, Stanley’s Store invites young readers to explore grocery processes, colors, machines, and community with his loyal cast of rodent friends.

Stanley has fresh fruits and veggies to be unloaded, Myrtle needs help at the cheese counter, Shamus and Little Woo’s groceries must be rung up. Even for an industrious hamster like Stanley, running a store is hard work! With bold digital illustrations and the series’ beloved cast of characters, Stanley’s Store introduces young readers to the daily workings of a grocery store, concluding with the hamster’s comforting nighttime routine that readers have come to love in all of the Stanley’s picture books.

“A satisfying addition to the Stanley the Hamster series.” – Booklist Online

Also be sure to follow Stanley on his blog tour! Dates and locations below:

We’re stocking the shelves of your local library, indie bookstore, or Barnes & Noble with this publication produce on March 1st. 

If you’ve ever received a package in the mail or sent a letter to a loved one, today is an important day to recognize! Every year on February 4th, we celebrate Thank a Mailman Day: a day to recognize and thank the workers who deliver important mail and packages day after day, through rain or shine, for six days a week. Here at Peachtree we love sending and receiving mail–especially if there are books involved–and we appreciate the wonderful people who deliver all our mail every day!

This year on Thank a Mailman Day, we have a very special mailman to recognize. Stanley is back and delivering mail to all of his friends in Stanley the Mailman!

Stanley gets up early to sort through the mail in his post office. Then he sets off through to town to deliver it all. Myrtle, Little Woo, and Charlie all receive exciting gifts and letters. But will everyone be happy with what’s in Stanley’s mailbag?

Author-illustrator William Bee brings us another wonderful little story with our favorite hamster Stanley. Stanley the Mailman is coming March 1st, and we can’t wait for everyone to share another day of fun and discovery with Stanley!