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Stanley's Library by William Bee

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!

For a very young audience, there's not a lot of plot in this book, but small children will enjoy looking at the colourful pictures and noticing all the little touches (e.g. the funny hat book!).

This book (and series) reminds me of some of the things that were around in my childhood. There's a very vintage feel to them.

This very British book is recommended for preschool age and under.

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One of the joys of being a librarian is having access to an enormous quantity and variety of material. Every now and again I will discover an author and/or illustrator who is new to me and sometimes their work is as eye-catching and special as the titles by William Bee.

With a flat bright illustration style reminiscent of the 1970’s William Bee’s titles are visually striking. There are eight titles in the Stanley series. They are physically appealing, square in shape (about 9 in. by 9 in.) and have a slightly padded cover. They all feature Stanley the hampster in simple stories that encourage good citizenship and love of hats. There is a set of concept titles, colors, shapes, and numbers as well as a set of career-themed titles including the builder, the farmer, the garage. Readers are sure to fall in love with the characters and the simple, lovely world that Stanley resides in.

    Have You Seen the Stanley Books by William Bee? One of the joys of being a librarian is having access to an enormous quantity and variety of material.

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A review of "William Bee's Wonderful World of Trains and Boats and Planes"

A review of “William Bee’s Wonderful World of Trains and Boats and Planes”

Hardback £12.99 Pavilion Books

William Bee’s Wonderful World of Trains and Boats and Planes  by Pavilion Books is a glorious celebration of amazing vehicles, visual delights and vibrant language that will entertain youngsters and grown-ups alike.

Each double spread is a treat to take in:  a lively commentary from William Bee, accompanied by graphics with a retro feel. It feels like a manual, but…

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Worst in Show

Worst in Show by William Bee by Kate Hindley – “It’s time for the Best Monster in the World Competition, and Albert can’t wait to enter his very own monster, Sidney, in the contest! Albert is absolutely sure that his pet is a winner. But, as monsters go, is sweet, well-behaved Sidney really the smelliest, dirtiest, most parasite-ridden monster of all?” (from Candlewick Press website)

Why should…

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