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What can I say about Stanley? He's the dog of my heart, the dog I would love to be. Stanley began with my dog Sophie. Sophie's a goof and a clown, and she gives me at least half of my laugh-out-louds each day. After watching her for years, I turned her into Stanley — a book-dog who gets to do what Sophie only dreams of doing. Have parties! Ride skateboards! Go to sea! But it took Bill Slavin's exuberant, hilarious art to bring Stanley to life. And as the reviews below show, he couldn't have done a better job of bringing his own "inner dog" to these books. So, come. Sit. Stay. Enjoy the party! |
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"Slavin's polished paintings of Stanley's antics and Bailey's confident breezy story add up to a triumphant cautionary tale that will leave both adults and kids laughing. Party on, Stanley." Kirkus Reviews "This is a funny, delightful book. Bailey's text carefully maintains a dog's-eye view of the world, and much of the humour lies in the clash between dog and human perspectives. Even if you're not a fan of real dogs, this book is a riot." *Starred review, Quill & Quire "With chuckles on nearly every page, this humorous story makes an ideal read-aloud. Dog lovers and party animals alike will howl with delight." School Library Journal |
Stanley's
Party Stanley knows he isn't supposed to sit on the couch. But one evening when his people are out, he dares to try a single paw. One thing leads to another, and before Stanley knows it, he finds himself hosting the best doggone party a dog ever had!
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"Slavin's whimsical, detailed, textured acrylics capture the exuberant action and humor and create charming canine characters. Try this well-paced, energetic story with restless young listeners who, like Stanley, feel a bit penned in." Booklist "Stanley, a lovable galoot of a lab, proves himself a master of mischief and mayhem as he once again breaks the house rules . . . Even though Stanley ends up in the doghouse with his owners, Bailey and Slavin cheekily demonstrate that his wild ride was well worth it." Quill & Quire "Adopting the sensibility of a dog, Bailey has created another wonderfully amusing tale about Stanley and his personified canine pals. It is easy to imagine our own four legged friends engaged in a similar exploit!" Canadian Materials |
Stanley's Wild Ride Stanley knows he isn't supposed to leave the yard. But like many of us, he dreams of a bigger world. So one night, with some buddies, he climbs the steepest hill in town. At the top is a mysterious wheeled thing, and when the dogs find it, they're in for the ride of a lifetime!
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“This canine quartet is brimming over with personality. Slavin takes advantage also of their different breeds and sizes to increase the comic situation. Humor dominates the pages.” Children’s Literature “Stanley’s Party and Stanley’s Wild Ride, by Vancouver’s Linda Bailey, have sold more than 100,000 copies. Now the lovable lab and his motley crew of canine friends are back, following their hungry noses from a picnic table to the deck of a massive freighter. Super illustrations, in acrylics on gessoed paper, by the prolific Bill Slavin.” Editor’s choice, Vancouver Sun. |
Stanley at Sea
New for Spring
2008! It's picnic time at the park, and the people aren't sharing. So what's a hungry dog to do? Stanley and his buddies slump on down to the river where an abandoned ham sandwich lures them aboard a small red boat. When the boat comes unmoored, they go racing down the river! And the next thing they know, with a whoosh and a whirl, the dogs are swept to sea. Only Stanley can guess their destination — the end of Outside!
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© Linda Bailey, 2007
© Art by Bill Slavin, 2007