Stanley the Farmer

by William Bee

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It’s another busy day for Stanley and friends on the farm!

“This first taste of farming will be loved by parents and children alike.” ―School Library Journal

From plowing the field, to planting and watering the seeds, to harvesting the wheat—all on his trusty red tractor, big green combine, blue baler, and trailer—Stanley the hamster has a lot to do on his farm. Luckily, his friends Shamus and Little Woo lend a helping hand. And at the end of a day of hard work, Stanley returns home where it’s “Time for supper! Time for a bath! And time for bed!”

Perfect for fans of Lucy Cousins’ Maisy series, Stanley the Farmer by William Bee is a simple yet engaging look at how farmers grow and harvest crops. It’s chock-full of equipment, tools, and vehicles and features bold, brightly colored illustrations with thick black outlines that are perfect for a young audience. It ends with a familiar, comforting bedtime refrain that puts little ones in the mind to go to sleep.

The sturdy padded picture book format is ideal for readers at a transitional age between board books and picture books, and the Stanley books are trusted models for basic preschool concepts such as colors and shapes, kindness and teamwork, community helpers, jobs and careers, vehicles, and daily routines.