Books by the author WILLIAM BEE

Stanley's Café

Stanley's Café

William Bee

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...

Characters: Stanley

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Stanley's Diner

Stanley's Diner

William Bee

It's another busy day for Stanley and friends at the diner!Eggs and pancakes, coming right up! Stanley is cooking for all his hungry friends in his diner, while Hattie takes their orders. Then Stanley bakes and serves up a special cake--all for one very special little customer.Accessible text and brightly colored illustrations helpfully convey restaurants and kitchens for toddlers who love equipment, tools, and vehicles.

Characters: HattieStanley

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Stanley's Fire Engine

Stanley's Fire Engine

William Bee

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!

Characters: CharliePeggyStanley

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Stanley's Garage

Stanley's Garage

William Bee

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...

Characters: Stanley

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Stanley's Library

Stanley's Library

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 just in time for a special event . . .A wonderful first introduction to libraries, books and the joy of reading.

Characters: Stanley

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Stanley's Lunch Box

Stanley's Lunch Box

William Bee

Here comes Stanley with his lunch box! A simple first introduction to food.Today Stanley is off to the market to buy his lunch. There are so many different kinds of food - including bread, cheese, fruit, vegetables and cake! What will he choose to put in his lunch box?Join Stanley to learn all about food in this simple, engaging new board book in the Stanley series.

Characters: CharlieEstherGabrielGeorgeHattieHerbertPeggyStanley

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Stanley's Park

Stanley's Park

William Bee

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.

Characters: Stanley

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Stanley's School

Stanley's School

William Bee

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!The perfect story for little ones who are about to start nursery or school.

Characters: BenjaminSophieStanley

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Stanley's Shop

Stanley's Shop

William Bee

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.

Characters: HattieStanley

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Stanley's Train

Stanley's Train

William Bee

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 new story from William Bee.

Characters: BenjaminSophieStanley

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Stanley the Builder

Stanley the Builder

William Bee

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...

Characters: CharlieMyrtleStanley

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Stanley the Farmer

Stanley the Farmer

William Bee

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...

Characters: Stanley

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Stanley the Mailman

Stanley the Mailman

William Bee

It's another busy day for Stanley and friends on the mail route!Stanley gets up before sunrise to sort through the mail in his post office. Then he sets off on his sporty blue scooter to deliver letters and gifts to his friends around town. Myrtle, Little Woo, and Charlie all receive exciting presents and correspondence. But will everyone be happy with what's in Stanley's mailbag?Accessible text and brightly colored illustrations helpfully convey postal delivery for toddlers who love equipment, tools, and vehicles.

Characters: CharlieMyrtleStanley

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Sam and Soraya

Built by Sam & Soraya

In 2022 we welcomed our little twins into the world. Since then we have been building up our home library full of baby books to try and give our boys the best start.

While books with characters called Sam are found in bookstores and charity shops throughout the land, we struggled to find any books with Soraya, Jasper, or Xander.

This gave Soraya the idea to compile a list of books for new parents and then Sam decided to turn it in to a website.