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list price: $17.95
edition:Hardcover
category: Children's Fiction
published: Sep 2010
ISBN:9781554534876
publisher:
Kids Can Press
Description
Stanley's home life goes awry when he suddenly finds himself with a new, feline “sister.” Making friends with this perplexing creature is not easy. Stanley's big, friendly sniff is met with an abrupt THWACK! from the cat's paw. “ROWP!” yelps Stanley. No fair!
Even less fair is the way his people blame him for causing trouble when all he's trying to do is make friends! Is it Stanley's fault the cat doesn't understand dog talk? Given time and a bit of mutual understanding, can peace and purring reign in Stanley's house?
Young readers familiar with the “dog's eye view” of Stanley and his world will rejoice at the addition of Fluffy the cat.
Contributor Notes
Linda Bailey is an award-winning author of many books for children, including Goodnight Sweet Pig, Stanley's Party, the Stevie Diamond Mysteries, and the Good Times Travel Agency series. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Bill Slavin is an award-winning children's book illustrator with over 50 books to his credit. His works include Stanley's Party and The Bear on the Bed He lives in Millbrook, Ontario.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 3 to 7
- Grade:
- p to 2
- Reading age:
- 3 to 7
Awards
- Short-listed, Blue Spruce Award, Ontario Library Association
- Winner, Chocolate Lily Book Award
- Winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, Starred Selection, Canadian Children's Book Centre
- Winner, Best Children Books of the Year, Bank Street Children's Book Committee
- Short-listed, Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, Canadian Children's Book Centre
- Winner, Best Bets Picture Book, Ontario Library Association
Editorial Reviews
Bill Slavin's textured acrylics saturate the pages and breathe life into Stanley and his sidekicks, creating a canine - and now partly feline - world of mayhem and fun.—Quill & Quire
This story would be enjoyable for storytime as a stand-alone, but also would make a nice lead in for discussions about getting along with others.—School Library Journal
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Stanley’s Little Sister
Stanley knew he wasn’t supposed to chase the cat, but who invited her to live here anyway? Not Stanley! But knowing he’s supposed to be a good dog Stanley tries to be friendly. He even seeks advice from his friends at the dog park, but nothing works. Will this cat ever warm up to Stanley?
Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2011.
