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Stanley the Builder and Stanley’s Garage {Toddler Books #Giveaway}

September 8, 2014 by Dawn

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When selecting books for the toddlers in my care, I try to find books with easy-to-follow story lines, attractive and inviting illustrations, and concepts with which the kids can relate or that I know will interest them. A new set of books by William Bee have made it into our collection, and the adorable guinea pig Stanley has quickly become a new favorite. In Stanley the Builder and Stanley’s Garage, I’ve found engaging stories that not only entertain but also introduce real-world concepts in an easy to understand manner.

Each book opens with its own two-page spread of illustrations showing a variety of tools and materials that will be used in these “handy” stories, for Stanley is a guinea pig who gets work done. Before we even began the stories, my toddler friends were pointing out tools that they recognized from the work they’ve seen their own parents do around their homes, and after we finished the books, it was fun to go back to these opening pages and point out how some of the tools were used.

In Stanley the Builder, Stanley takes on a job to build a house for Myrtle the mouse, and he pulls out several big construction vehicles for the job. I have yet to meet a toddler of either gender that wasn’t interested in large vehicles that they’ve seen around their neighborhood, especially construction vehicles! As Stanley progresses through each step, all the way from clearing the site, to laying the bricks and placing in the roof, young readers can see the sequence and learn the process in a simplified manner.

With Stanley’s Garage, the focus turns to caring for vehicles that come into his shop with various problems. Most toddlers have likely experienced a stop at a gas station with their parents, so conversations during the story can include referencing those personal experiences. Just as when he’s building a house, Stanley works hard at his garage, being helpful to his customers and solving their automobile problems. Both stories end in the same way with Stanley returning to his own home at the end of the day, ready for dinner, bath, and (a reasonable 9:00 pm!) bedtime.

Stanley seems to be able to wear a lot of hats, as he will soon appear in more books including Stanley’s Diner and Stanley the Farmer. With an emphasis on community helpers and working hard, these books introduce simple social studies-themed concepts in a fun and engaging way. Did I also mention the cute factor with Stanley? Just look at that little guy up there! I have to also say how pleased I was with the description I received from the publisher that emphasized the appeal these books held for both boys and girls. Too often, I feel that topics are gender segregated, with construction jobs and the like being sorted as “boy” concepts. These are real-world ideas that can be universally interesting and appealing to young children, if we choose to introduce them to both boys and girls!

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When she's not reviewing books, 5 Minutes for Books contributor Dawn (and her online alter ego, morninglight mama) can be found blogging at my thoughts exactly and contributing to The DC Moms.

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55 Comments

  1. Lizzie s says

    September 20, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Would be great for my daughter

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  2. Darlene Owen says

    September 20, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    I love how cute they are and that they are good for boys as well as girls.

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  3. Fiona N says

    September 20, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    I would love to win these books for my son!
    Thank You for the chance

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  4. Miranda Welle says

    September 20, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    These look great! I’d love them for our children.

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  5. Taryn T. says

    September 20, 2014 at 9:30 am

    These books look great! My friend is having her second child, another boy, so they have the gear and clothes they need, but this would make an awesome and educational gift!

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  6. Kimberly says

    September 20, 2014 at 9:04 am

    My daughter would enjoy these. It would be fund to see how she pronounces “Stanley” lol.

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  7. Diana Hatch says

    September 20, 2014 at 9:00 am

    I would love for my grandkids

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  8. Audra O'Hara says

    September 20, 2014 at 8:28 am

    Who doesn’t love a handy guinea pig? My daughter would enjoy these!

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  9. Jenny says

    September 19, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    The little boy that I babysit would love these! Thanks for the chance.

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  10. Madalyn Haire says

    September 19, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    My 1 year old loves books…especially the Bible

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  11. bgsmama says

    September 18, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    these books are something my nephew would really enjoy! these are so cute. thanks for sharing them!

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  12. danielle says

    September 17, 2014 at 10:29 am

    I’d love this for my son!

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  13. Denise Taylor-Dennis says

    September 16, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    These looks like cute books thanks for the chance to win.

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  14. Samantha says

    September 16, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    I would love to have this for my 5 and 2 year old. God Bless

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  15. amy tolley says

    September 16, 2014 at 2:29 am

    i entered to win the true story of the holacoust book giveaway thanks

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  16. amy tolley says

    September 16, 2014 at 2:29 am

    my family loves to read books even my youngest and my grandson loves to be read to thanks for this chance

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  17. Cheryl says

    September 15, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    These look like delightful books!

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  18. latanya says

    September 15, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    I love board books

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  19. Crystal Gregg says

    September 15, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    my son loves books

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  20. Em Mahr says

    September 15, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    My little one would love these – thanks for the great giveaway!

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  21. Terry Strickland says

    September 15, 2014 at 9:33 am

    Thanks for the helpful review.

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  22. Nancy says

    September 15, 2014 at 9:03 am

    My grandson would love this, thanks.

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  23. Emily Smith says

    September 14, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    I would love to win these for my great nephew. He turns one in November. 🙂

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  24. Stacy F. says

    September 14, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    Omg sooo cute! We looove board books at our house 🙂

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  25. riTa says

    September 13, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    My grandsons would LOVE these.

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  26. Jessica Medina says

    September 12, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    These look really cute!

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  27. michelle koerner says

    September 12, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    these would be great for my neice! she has always been fascinated with books, but all the ones she has are the soft ones. i think she is old enough now to move onto board books.

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  28. Audra watts says

    September 12, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    These would be great for my niece

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  29. anne stewart says

    September 12, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    These are so cute!

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  30. Shannon F says

    September 12, 2014 at 4:00 am

    These look so cute! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

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  31. Stacey b says

    September 11, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    My 3 year old would love this!

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  32. Anita Yancey says

    September 11, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    These books are just so cute. Our little one would just love it. Thanks for having the giveaway.

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  33. Linda Meyers-Gabbard says

    September 11, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    My niece Stella will love this book

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  34. Sindy Murray says

    September 11, 2014 at 11:52 am

    I would like to read this book to my son Luigi!

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  35. Carolsue says

    September 11, 2014 at 2:31 am

    My son is obsessed with builders and their equipment — he would love these books!

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  36. DARLENE W says

    September 10, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    What a perfect little book for a snuggle up and read

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  37. vickie couturier says

    September 10, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    my grandsons would love these books

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  38. Nannypanpan says

    September 10, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Entered the scavengers

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  39. Nannypanpan says

    September 10, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Would love these for my nephew

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  40. Donna O'Neil says

    September 10, 2014 at 11:02 am

    My son would love these!

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  41. amyc says

    September 10, 2014 at 8:25 am

    My tractor crazed two year old would love these books.

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  42. mrsshukra says

    September 10, 2014 at 2:19 am

    These are fun toddler books!

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  43. Nancy says

    September 9, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    These books sounds great for learning about various jobs in the community!

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  44. Sara says

    September 9, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    I’d love these for my friend’s son…or my own, when he’s a little older

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  45. Allie says

    September 9, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    Cute books

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  46. Terra Heck says

    September 9, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    My niece would like these adorable books. Thanks.

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  47. Heather B says

    September 9, 2014 at 10:05 am

    My youngest son would LOVE these books thank you so much for sharing them!

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  48. Natalia says

    September 9, 2014 at 12:30 am

    We have at home 2 nice guinea pigs and it would be really great to win these books with guinea pigs in them!

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  49. Katrina says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    would love those books for my daughters!

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  50. Vivian says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    My son would love these books!!

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  51. Wehaf says

    September 8, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    These looks fun and engaging. 🙂

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  52. anne says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:15 am

    these would be wonderful for my grandsons.

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  53. Kristen says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:46 am

    entered the Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good giveaway

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  54. Kristen says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:44 am

    too cute! these would be an adorable gift for my friend’s twins.

    Reply
  55. Patricia says

    September 8, 2014 at 1:39 am

    I know my niece and nephew would love these books.

    Reply

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