Mysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Mysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2017. | 5-8 years Walter reported that it was only Stanley, “fixing” the old TV. "That's very o… Walter reported that it was only Stanley, “fixing” the old TV. Agee knows what his young readers want—plain silliness—and he delivers. He keeps waking up more and more of the Wimbledon family with each project he takes on, and each time Stanley wakes the family up its Walter the dad's job to investigate what the heck Stanley is up to. Absolute delight, great book to own. £12.99. My kids love this story. But what Stanley the dog is actually doing while his oblivious family goes back to bed is deliciously absurd: he's turning the house into a rocket ship to zoom himself and his family to another planet for an alien encounter. Time after time, Walter vastly underestimates the scope of Stanley’s projects. Author: Jon Agee. Well written in rhyme, it took a couple reads to fully piece through what is happening in this story. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. In the end we learn what motivated Stanley and it is super CUTE! . It would make a great gift, especially for families with dogs. And the droll watercolors handle facial expressions well from aggravation to awe to admiraton.”—The San Francisco Chronicle* “Agee and his simple, droll watercolors return with a work that manages to be absurdist, alarming, and—just when you least expect it—poignant. IT'S ONLY STANLEY is a laugh-out-loud, highly imaginative, and tightly written story, told in rhyme with repeated refrains and lots of satisfying action sounds ("KAPOW!"). And so on. One night, strange noises awaken Wilma and Walter and Max. It turns out that “It’s only Stanley,” noisily at work cooking, fixing drains, the oil tank and an old TV, and occasionally howling at the moon. Stanley does not have the sensibility to realize that perhaps Blanche and Mitch could have had a successful marriage in spite of Blanche's past. One by one, he wakes up every member of the alliteratively named Wimbledon fami For example, when he discovers Stanley stirring a steamy vat of greenish liquid amidst an alarming jumble of beakers and tubes, he tells the family, “It’s only Stanley. And not only does he tell Mitch, but he buys a bus ticket for Blanche back to Laurel. It's only Stanley; he's clearing the bathtub drain.But what Stanley the dog is actually doing while his oblivious family goes back to bed is deliciously absurd: he's turning the house into a rocket ship to zoom himself and his family to another planet for an alien encounter. The illustrations of the cozily domestic but baffled family huddled against the disturbing night noises contrast humorously with the dark, elaborately detailed pictures of Stanley conducting his mysterious experiment. The responses of the put-upon family cat in particular will provoke plenty of giggles (for instance, it's seen slurping at the catfish stew on a spread, then turning green on the following one). He keeps waking up more and more of the Wimbledon family with each project he takes on, and each time Stanley wakes the family up its Walter the dad's job to investigate what the heck Stanley is up to. author & illustrator. Hilarious.”—School Library Journal, Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House, Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network. It's about a dog named Stanley who's up making a racket throughout the night. Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2015. Very strange, and very, very wonderful.”—Booklist, starred review* “Agee appeals to connoisseurs of the absurd, and he shapes ridiculous developments into a tightly composed and satisfying picture book.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“Fun—just plain fun.”—Kirkus“Agee knows what his young readers want—plain silliness—and he delivers. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Walter discovered that it was only Stanley, “cooking” something in the kitchen. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. This book was okay. Fans of Jon Klassen and Oliver Jeffers will love this mischievously funny read-aloud from award-winning author/illustrator Jon Agee Mysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. The single-minded canine drives the Wimbledons crazy one night, howling at the moon, fixing the oil tank, repairing an old TV, and making catfish stew, before finally revealing his master plan. . Mar 17, 2015 share this video. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! We've also really enjoyed Dimitri the Astronaut and The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again. The Wimbledon family are fast asleep one night when they're awakened by a strange noise. Hilarious.—Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal, Jon Agee is the beloved author and illustrator of many acclaimed picture books, including. The store has a good rhythm but I wasn't wowed by the story or the illustrations. In the end we learn what motivated Stanley and it is super CUTE! 1646 Ratings. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. “It’s only Stanley; he’s clearing the bathtub drain.”. Walter reported that it was only Stanley, “fixing” the old TV. The heat didn't work well, it just blew cold air on a chilly night. He’s making catfish stew.” Visual Humor. Celebrate Black Authors, Leaders, and Creators! Please try again later. By clicking SIGN UP, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s, Editor's Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Discover Book Picks from the CEO of Penguin Random House US. Offered by Amazon.com. But what Stanley, the dog, is actually doing while his oblivious family goes back to bed, will surprise and thrill readers with its wonderful, over-the-top absurdity. I don’t think it’s all that well known but I would encourage parents to check it out. Mysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Instantly access It's Only Stanley plus over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids. Please try again. Walter discovered that it was only Stanley, “cooking” something in the kitchen. Provides fun dialogue to give a life to our dogs’ nighttime antics. But what Stanley the dog is actually doing while his oblivious family goes back to bed is deliciously absurd: he's turning the house into a rocket ship to zoom himself and his family to another planet for an alien encounter. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Unfortunately, Its the only hotel in Stanley. Walter discovered that it was only Stanley, “cooking” something in the kitchen. The rhyming text is natural and paced for surprise. Reviewed June 5, 2019 . Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. This book is so charming, and was an instant hit with my 2.5 year old who promptly memorized it and howls along with Stanley. It's only Stanley,' Walter said./ He fixed the oil tank.' A hilarious ‘night in the life of’ a family who are kept awake by the antics of their talented dog, Stanley, only discover at the end just what Stanley is up to! EDUCATORS CLASS CODE BLOG log in Get Started . Oh well, never mind - back to sleep. But what Stanley the dog is actually doing while his oblivious family goes back to bed is deliciously absurd: he's turning the house into a rocket ship to zoom himself and his family to another planet for an alien encounter. It turns out that "It's only Stanley," noisily at work cooking, fixing drains, the oil tank and an old TV, and occasionally howling at the moon. . Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021. We have two beagles that both sit outside in the evenings staring at the moon. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Morgan Stanley’s Ricky Goldwasser figures that the Moderna (MRNA) shots alone could be worth as much as $1 billion to McKesson’s 2021 revenue and $1 a share to its earnings. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It's Only Stanley. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. It's Only Stanley Written and illustrated by Jon Agee My rating: ★★★★ ISBN: 978-0803739079 Publisher: Dial Books Date of publication: March 17, 2015 Age: 5 - 8 years Themes: pet dog, family relations, space travel, night noises Mysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. “That’s very odd,” says Mr. Wimbledon each time, but when he returns from checking on the sounds, he’s always reassuring: “It’s only Stanley; he’s fixing the oil tank.” “It’s only Stanley; he’s clearing the bathtub drain.”. A paper world cloaking reality also appears in the song “ Paper Moon .” While Stanley tells Stella about Blanche’s sordid history, Blanche sings this saccharine popular song about a paper world that becomes a … By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Really love this book - we have a beagle and so our kiddo was tickled pink the dog looked liked her, but even better its a cute story with a great rhyming scheme to boot. Jon Agee is the beloved author and illustrator of many acclaimed picture books, including Terrific (a New York Times Best Illustrated Book), Milo’s Hat Trick (an ALA Notable Book), Little Santa (an ALA Notable Book and recipient of five starred reviews), and It’s Only Stanley (a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book). Title: It's Only Stanley. "That's very odd," says Mr. Wimbledon each time, but when he returns from checking on the sounds, he's always reassuring: "It's only Stanley; he's fixing the oil tank." It's Only Stanley Jon Agee Thank you for reading with me Story Time Bunnies History’s Greatest Epics, Edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain, Stories Read By Your Favorite Celebrities. It's Only Stanley. We had gotten at the library, but mommy and daddy liked it so much we thought it deserved a place in our (extensive) library. It's Only Stanley (Book) : Agee, Jon : Very strange noises that keep awakening the Wimbledon family one night have an even stranger source. They are both always up to something, though not usually as productive as Stanley. Dial Books; Illustrated edition (March 17, 2015). (Beagles are famous for baying.) I enjoyed this book, but I thought the ending was silly and the book overall wasn't quite what I expected. Something went wrong. Instead, he feels some manly obligation to inform Mitch of Blanche's past life. Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2019. Instantly access It's Only Stanley plus over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids. It’s Only Stanley is a deliberately misleading title as Stanley, the Wimbeldons’ family pet, is a resourceful, clever dog who certainly should not be taken for granted (nor indeed his DIY skills be underestimated!). It's only Stanley. Jon Agee is the beloved author and illustrator of many acclaimed picture books, including Terrific (a New York Times Best Illustrated Book), Milo’s Hat Trick (an ALA Notable Book), Little Santa (an ALA Notable Book and recipient of five starred… More about Jon Agee, Praise for It’s Only StanleyA Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor BookWashington Post Best Children’s Books of 2015Boston Globe Best Books of 2015Booklist Editors’ Choice 2015A Horn Book Fanfare BookHuffington Post Best Picture Books of 2015 (Winner: Funniest)“Delightful.”—The Boston Globe“[A] superbly absurd tale . But Stanley has a plan that will give them an adventure in near space—a trip to the moon in their house, now a rocket ship thanks to his romantic determination and his inventive genius. Beagle fans will adore ut. One of our family’s all-time favorite books. He keeps waking up more and more of the Wimbledon family with each project he takes on, and each time Stanley wakes the family up its Walter the dad's job to investigate what the heck Stanley is up to. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. (Beagles are famous for baying.) Readers, young and old, will enjoy this book. Buy, Mar 17, 2015 | ISBN 9780803739079 | 5-8 years, Mar 17, 2015 | ISBN 9780698176683 | 5-8 years. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $11.98 Shipping to Colombia. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Sam and Dave Dig a Hole (Irma S and James H Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature (Awards)), Hip Hop Speaks to Children: 50 Inspiring Poems with a Beat (A Poetry Speaks Experience for Kids, From Tupac to Jay-Z, Queen Latifah to Maya Angelou, Includes CD), When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop (Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent), Tito Puente, Mambo King/Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo: Bilingual Spanish-English (Pura Belpre Honor Books - Illustration Honor), Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa, Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln, PreS-Gr 2—Agee applies his trademark humor to a wacky new picture book, featuring Stanley, a beagle whose odd nocturnal activities keep his family from sleeping. The cadence is great; it’s fun and easy to read. And even later that same night (at almost half past three), Wanda Wimbledon awoke, hearing a buzzing noise. This is a perfect rhyming read-aloud for fans of irreverent tales like Click Clack Moo and I Want My Hat Back. And even later that same night (at almost half past three), Wanda Wimbledon awoke, hearing a buzzing noise. What is it? Written in verse, the text serves up plenty of laughs, though a few rhymes seem a bit forced ("It was late as it can get,/When Wanda heard a buzzing noise/That made her all upset."). It's Only Stanley. Stanley lives with the Wimbledon family – Wilma, Walter, their three children Wanda, Willie and Wylie, and Max the family’s cat. add to the zany humor, making this one perfect for read-alouds. "It's only Stanley; he's clearing the bathtub drain." Please try your request again later. This has quickly become my 18 month old sons favorite book. Turns out that their dog, Stanley, is howling at the moon. Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2018, Having 2 Beagles of our own we LOVE this book! Unable to add item to List. It turns out to be only Stanley, ‘howling to the moon’. Stanley the beagle is a diehard fixer-upper, and for some reason he likes doing noisy chores in the middle of the night. Love that all the family members have names starting with 'W' too, it's quirky. [Jon Agee; George Newbern] -- Mysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. The beds were worn so that you feel the springs. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It's Only Stanley (Irma S and James H Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature (Awards)). "It's only Stanley; he's clearing the bathtub drain." Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Agee's signature cartoon style is ideal for the narrative, and the expressions of the various characters, from the endearingly eccentric, steadfast Stanley to the beleaguered Wimbledons, are simple yet endlessly entertaining. Review of AmeriVu Inn and Suites of Stanley. "It's only Stanley; he's clearing the bathtub drain." Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2016. We found this book to be so cute & funny. | ISBN 9780698176683 | 5-8 years Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Walter reported that it was only Stanley, “fixing” the old TV. In the end we learn what motivated Stanley and it is super CUTE! At the end of the play, Stanley takes off the paper lantern and presents it to Blanche. Walter discovered that it was only Stanley, “cooking” something in the kitchen. Fans of Jon Klassen and Oliver Jeffers will love this mischievously funny read-aloud from award-winning author/illustrator Jon AgeeMysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. Very, very late that night, Wylie Wimbledon awoke because he could hear a splashing sound. We are experiencing technical difficulties. Good length too - not too short, not too long. Very, very late that night, Wylie Wimbledon awoke because he could hear a splashing sound. . It's about a dog named Stanley who's up making a racket throughout the night. Super sweet & unsuspecting ending too :), Clueless Dad unknowingly sends family to Mars, Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2019, I adore It’s Only Stanley and relish reading it to my son because the entire point is that the Dad misses all the signs that are right in front of his eyes; it’s a classic case of “can’t see the forest for the trees.”, Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2021. The out-of-this-world but amusing conclusion is appropriately odd and surprising. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It's about a dog named Stanley who's up making a racket throughout the night.
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