Stanley

Written by Syd Hoff

Narrated by Dan Bittner

Syd Hoff's comical, charming story will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a caveman who's not afraid to be himself. 

Stanley is no ordinary caveman. This makes the other cavemen so angry that they chase him away. But Stanley just goes on being different, and as the others soon see, different isn’t such a bad idea after all.

Stanley is a funny story with a timeless message. As Children's Book and Their Creators commented: ""Humorously demonstrates how one noncomformist can make a tremendous difference to his society.""

This Level 1 I Can Read classic by Syd Hoff, author of Danny and the Dinosaur, is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Feb 24, 2015
• ISBN: 9780062405722

Syd Hoff

Syd Hoff has given much pleasure to children everywhere as the author and illustrator of numerous children’s books, including the favorite I Can Read books Sammy the Seal, The Horse in Harry’s Room, and the Danny and the Dinosaur books. Born and raised in New York City, he studied at the National Academy of Design. His cartoons were a regular feature in the New Yorker after he sold his first cartoon to that magazine at the age of eighteen. His work also appeared in many other magazines, including Esquire and the Saturday Evening Post, and in a nationally syndicated daily feature.

Reviews for Stanley

[shermens-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It’s about a caveman who seems to want more from his existence than simple hunting and gathering. A million years of evolution in 64 pages! I found it insightful that the author never used the word “dinosaur” choosing instead to just refer to them as “animals.” It was a solid, leveled skill appropriate choice.

[saintsunniva · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Witty illustrations by the author make Stanley the best caveman-dinosaur story ever written.

[t1bclasslibrary · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Stanley finds caveman life miserable, so he improves upon it. The other cavemen hate his improvements and chase him away. When he saves them from the animals, they become open to seeing what he’s done. Not historically accurate, but a good message about liking people who are different.