Books that include a character called STAN
Frank'n'Stan
M. P. Robertson
Frank has no brother or sister to play with, so he decides to make one. He collects all kinds of junk and recycled materials and sets to work. The result is - Stan, a friendly and helpful robot who soon fits into Frank's family life. At first Frank and Stan do everything together, but when Frank's parents present him with a little sister, Stan begins to feel unwanted, and makes plans to leave…This is a delightful, comic adventure with much to say about family life, that will enthrall and engage children everywhere.
Super Stan
Matt Robertson
A brilliantly funny picture book about sibling rivalry ... and superheroes!Life can be hard when your little brother is a superhero. The whole world thinks Super Stan is AMAZING. No one ever seems to notice his big brother, Jack ... But sometimes, even a superhero needs a little help. And when a superhero is in trouble, only a SUPER big brother can save the day.This feel-good story tackles the often tricky subject of sibling rivalry with warmth, humour and fun!Shortlisted for the Waterstones Picture Book Prize.
Stan And Mabel
Jason Chapman
Music-lovers Stan (a dog) and Mabel (a cat) live in a block of flats in the city. When their musician-neighbour goes to judge the auditions for the 'best orchestra in the world', they decide to follow her. Animals they meet along the way decide to join them.
Herbert Likes Pink
Dawn Brown
Herbert likes pink. His friends laugh at him at first, but Herbert wants to show them why pink is such a good colour. By the time he’s finished, they realise they like pink, too!
The Mood Hoover
Paul Brown
Mischievous Stan is a moody miserable boy who invents an amazing machine that sucks up all the fun and happiness from the world around him. Until one day he notices a girl and things are never quite the same again
Characters: Stan
Stroppy Stan
Charlotte Guillain
Stan was always stroppy. He was stroppy when his sister's biscuit had more chocolate chips than his, when he lost a board game, or when a rucksack wasn't the one he wanted. Stan learns that when things don't go his way if he stays calm and gives and takes a little, things turn out much better.
Characters: Stan
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