Flat Stanley is a timelss children's book series for readers aged 5 and up. Originally a bedtime story created by author Jeff Brown for his sons, the first Flat Stanley book became a bestseller, sparking a beloved series with over 20 books published worldwide.
The series follows Stanley Lambchop, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary problem, he is as flat as a pancake, but how did he get flat - well, a giant pinboard fell on top of him! Stanley discovers surprising advantages to his unique predicament. He can slide under doors, travel by mail to visit friends and go on wild adventures. But being different isn't always easy, and soon Stanley longs to be just like everyone else again.
Following Jeff Brown’s passing in 2003, authors like Sara Pennypacker and Jon Mitchell continued Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures. In 2017, the series was refreshed with new editions featuring illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph.
With fun illustrations, short chapters, and action-packed adventures, the Flat Stanley books are perfect for newly independent readers.
All the Flat Stanley books in order:
Book 1: Flat Stanley (1964)
Book 2: Stanley and the Magic Lamp (1983)
Book 3: Stanley in Space (1990)
Book 4: Stanley’s Christmas Adventure (1993)
Book 5: Invisible Stanley (1995)
Book 6: Stanley, Flat Again! (2003)
Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures:
Book 7: The Big Mountain Adventure (2009)
Book 8: The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery (2009)
Book 9: The Japanese Ninja Surprise (2009)
Book 10: The Epic Canadian Expedition (2009)
Book 11: The Amazing Mexican Secret (2010)
Book 12: The African Safari Discovery (2011)
Book 13: The Flying Chinese Wonders (2011)
Book 14: The Australian Boomerang Bonanza (2011)
Book 15: The US Capital Commotion (2011)
Book 16: Showdown at the Alamo (2014)
Book 17: Framed in France (2014)
Book 18: Escape to California (2014)
Book 19: The Midnight Ride of Flat Revere (2016)
Book 20: On a Mission for her Majesty (2017)
Book 21: Lost in New York (2018)
Graphic Novel
Graphic Novel: The Graphic Novel: His Original Adventure! (2025)
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