Stanley's Park

It's another busy day at Stanley's park! 
 
The sun is shining and the flowers are in bloom, but with so many jobs to do, will Stanley be able to get everything done in time to enjoy the sun? 
 
A wonderful first introduction to parks and the joys of nature. 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Cafe 
Stanley's Shop 
Stanley the Postman 
Stanley's School 
Stanley's Train 
Stanley's Fire Engine 
Stanley's Library 
Stanley's Boat

William Bee was born in London, but now lives in the English countryside. As well as writing children's books, he races a vintage sports car, is an international skier, and when at home tends his lawns and meadow. William Bee loves Saturdays, the colour green, tabby cats, the Queen, Rolls Royces, fruit scones, David Niven, staying at home...

It's another busy day at Stanley's park! The sun is shining and the flowers are in bloom, but with so many jobs to do, will Stanley be able to get everything done in time to enjoy the sun? 
 
A wonderful first introduction to parks and the joys of nature.

Stanley's Boat

It's another busy day at Stanley's boatyard! 
 
Stanley's boat is shipshape and ready for action! But it's not smooth sailing for everyone at sea today - will Stanley be able to help? 
 
A wonderful first introduction to boats and life by the seaside. 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Cafe 
Stanley's Shop 
Stanley the Postman 
Stanley's School 
Stanley's Train 
Stanley's Fire Engine 
Stanley's Library 
Stanley's Park

It's another busy day at Stanley's boatyard! Stanley's boat is shipshape and ready for action! But it's not smooth sailing for everyone at sea today - will Stanley be able to help? 
 
A wonderful first introduction to boats and life by the seaside.

Stanley's Library

It's another busy day at Stanley's Library! 
 
Stanley loads his van with books and sets off to the village green. 
Who will visit today and which books will they choose? 
Later, Stanley arrives back at the library just in time for a special event . . . 
 
A wonderful first introduction to libraries, books and the joy of reading. 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Cafe 
Stanley's Shop 
Stanley the Postman 
Stanley's School 
Stanley's Train 
Stanley's Fire Engine

It's another busy day at Stanley's Library! Stanley loads his van with books and sets off to the village green. 
Who will visit today and which books will they choose? 
 
Later, Stanley arrives back at the library for a special event - a famous author has come to read from her new book! 
 
A wonderful first introduction to libraries, books and the joy of reading.

Stanley's Toy Box

Here comes Stanley with his toy box! A simple introduction to toys, play and sharing.

Here comes Stanley with his toy box! A simple introduction to toys, play and sharing. 
 
Today Stanley, Little Woo, Sophie and Benjamin are at the park and Stanley has brought his toy box! What toys will they choose play with on the grass? And what about on the hill? And how about at the pond? 
 
Join Sophie, Benjamin and Little Woo as they learn and play with toys in this simple, engaging new board book in the Stanley series. 
 
Don't miss out on these other charming Stanley board books: 
Stanley's Lunch Box 
Stanley's Toolbox 
Stanley's Paintbox 
Stanley's Colours 
Stanley's Numbers 
Stanley's Opposites 
Stanley's Shapes

Stanley's Fire Engine

Clang! Clang! Make way for Stanley's fire engine!

Stanley keeps his fire engine in tip-top condition - it has to be ready for anything! 
 
Join Stanley and Peggy as they rescue Little Woo (and his teddy) from a tree, extinguish Charlie's annual barbecue and help to make sure a spectacular fireworks show goes off safely with a bang and a sparkle. 
 
It's another busy day for Stanley and friends!

Stanley's Paintbox

Here comes Stanley with his paintbox! A simple introduction to mixing colours.

It's another busy day for Stanley and friends . . . 
 
Today Stanley, Sophie, Benjamin and Little Woo are painting cardboard boxes. But Stanley's paintbox only has red, yellow, blue and white paint! What about orange and green and purple? Don't worry, Stanley has a plan . . . 
 
Join Sophie, Benjamin and Little Woo as they learn how to mix colours in this simple, engaging new board book in the Stanley series.

Stanley the Builder

Meet Stanley the Hamster - with a new job for every day he's always very busy. And with lots to spot on every page, you'll be busy too!

Simple text is easy for children to follow and gives plenty of information to stimulate further discussion. The bright uncluttered pictures show exactly what is happening.

Stanley and his fellow rodents are adorable...Little listeners are sure to come back to Stanley over and over, as he explores jobs and uses equipment sure to pique their interest.

What a job for Stanley - he's building a house for his friend, Myrtle. He will need his digger and his bulldozer and his cement mixer! He will also need his friend, Charlie to help. But will they manage to build the whole house? 
 
Join Stanley and friends for a hard-working adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...

Stanley's Shop

Join Stanley in his new endeavour as a shop-owner!

It's time for Stanley's Shop to open! 
 
First there's the delivery to unload from the truck,then there's the customers to deal with... Hattie is buying (too much) cheese, Little Woo has his eye on some sweet treats and Myrtle needs some bread. How will they get all their shopping home? Stanley's delivery service, of course. 
 
It's another busy day for Stanley and friends. 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
 
Stanley's Boat 
Stanley's Park 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Cafe 
Stanley the Postman 
Stanley's School 
Stanley's Train 
Stanley's Fire Engine 
Stanley's Library

Stanley's Café

It's another busy day at Stanley's Café. He's baking a very special cake - but whose birthday can it be? 
 
Join Stanley and friends for a tasty adventure in this colourful series from William Bee. 
 
"I love this book. The pictures are absolutely lovely. I would recommend these books for bedtime stories and they all end with tea, bath and bed." - a 5-star reviewer 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
 
Stanley's Boat 
Stanley's Park 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Shop 
Stanley the Postman 
Stanley's School 
Stanley's Train 
Stanley's Fire Engine 
Stanley's Library

It's another busy day at Stanley's Cafe. He's baking a very special cake - but whose birthday can it be? 
 
Join Stanley and friends for a tasty adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...

Stanley's Train

Peep! Peep! All aboard Stanley’s Train in this brand-new adventure!

Stanley is taking Little Woo, Sophie and Benjamin somewhere special for the day. He prepares the train early in the morning and then, with a chuff, chuff, chuffety-chuff they're off! 
 
Little Woo has a beach ball, Benjamin has a toy boat and Sophie has a rubber ring. Where could they be going? 
 
Join Stanley and friends for another busy adventure in this colourful story from William Bee. 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
 
Stanley's Boat 
Stanley's Park 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Cafe 
Stanley's Shop 
Stanley the Postman 
Stanley's School 
Stanley's Fire Engine 
Stanley's Library

Stanley the Postman

It's still dark outside, but the lights are on in Stanley's Post Office. What a lot of letters and parcels Stanley has to deliver! 
 
"We have a lot of Stanleys now but this one makes me laugh so much! My 2 year old just watches me bemused and sometimes joins in too." - A 5-star reviewer 
 
Join Stanley and friends for another busy adventure in this colourful story from William Bee. 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
 
Stanley's Boat 
Stanley's Park 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Cafe 
Stanley's Shop 
Stanley's School 
Stanley's Fire Engine 
Stanley's Library 
Stanley's Train 
Stanley the Baker

Stanley's School

Meet Stanley the hamster, he's always busy. Today it's time for Stanley's School and there's lots to do. Storytime, gardening, lunch and painting - all before the end of the day! Phew!

The perfect story for little ones who are about to start nursery or school. 
 
It's another busy day for Stanley and friends! 
 
At Stanley's School, Little Woo, Sophie and Benjamin enjoy storytime, playtime, measuring, and painting - all in one day! 
 
Join Stanley and friends for another busy adventure in this colourful story from William Bee. 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
 
Stanley's Boat 
Stanley's Park 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Cafe 
Stanley's Shop 
Stanley the Postman 
Stanley's Fire Engine 
Stanley's Library 
Stanley the Baker

Stanley's Numbers

Stanley and Little Woo are learning about numbers. Join them as they count together from one to ten!

Simple line drawings, bright colours, and engaging animal characters make learning to count good fun in this charming board book... the artwork and characters will engage budding mathematicians.

Stanley and Little Woo are learning about numbers in this gorgeous little board book. Join them as they count together from one to ten, counting everything they need for an extra special party!

Stanley's Opposites

Stanley and Little Woo are learning about opposites. Join them as they explore slow and fast, dark and light and more!

A winning vocabulary builder for young readers... this and its companion should give youngsters plenty about which to babble.

Stanley and Little Woo are learning about opposites in this gorgeous little board book. Join them on their adventures together as they explore slow and fast, dark and light and more!

Stanley the Farmer

With engaging characters, introductory questions, themes that capture and sustain young children's interest and simple, but informative storylines together with bright, uncluttered images, touches of gentle humour and tools of the trade frontpapers, these sturdily bound books are just right for the heavy handling they are likely to receive by enthusiastic preschoolers.

This first taste of farming will be loved by parents and children alike and is a great addition to any early years collection.

Young children will enjoy the simple story as well as the bold, black lines and flat colors of the digital illustrations.

Steady and bright, this will appeal to toddlers looking for comfort...

Stanley is cute and adorable, and he is depicted in all sorts of scenarios which will interest young children. There is always work to be done on the farm - and Stanley is sowing the seeds. He needs to look after them to make them grow, and then he needs to harvest his crop. A simply told story which explains the crop cycle in carefully selected language accompanied by simple but descriptive pictures.

Down on the farm, there's seeds to be sown. Stanley has to get on his tractor and plough the field. There's lots to be done, and friends to help him out, but will the seeds grow? 
 
Join Stanley and friends for an out-of-doors adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...

Stanley's Garage

Ring! Ring! Another phone call for Stanley's Garage - but can he fix all the cars with problems today?There's an overheating radiator, a flat tyre, and a bit of an oily mess! What a job for Stanley and his pick-up truck. 
 
Join Stanley and friends for a mucky adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...

William Bee

It's another busy day at Stanley's bakery! 
 
There's so much to do before Stanley's customers arrive! He must prove the dough and bake enough treats to make a yummy display. Will he get everything done in time to open the bakery? 
 
A wonderful first introduction to baking for little readers. 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
 
Stanley's Boat 
Stanley's Park 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Cafe 
Stanley's Shop 
Stanley the Postman 
Stanley's School 
Stanley's Train 
Stanley's Fire Engine 
Stanley's Library

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