Description
Book SynopsisStanley''s Stick is a teaming-up of hefty talents - glorious poet John Hegley and award-winning illustrator Neal Layton. Stanley''s stick is not just a stick. With a stick in hand, Stanley''s options are endless - he flies to the moon, writes in the sand, goes fishing, plays a whistle and rides a dinosaur - and his imagination takes over and the magic begins.
Hegley''s lyrical prose captures the free-wheeling expressiveness of childhood, and Layton''s deceptively simple illustrations are full of wit and character. Sweet, magical and thoroughly entertaining, this is Hegley and Layton''s first collaboration.
Trade ReviewEverything a picture book should be: funny, engaging, slightly odd and utterly original ... A delight from start to finish * The Irish Times *
A must read ... delivers a very important message about material things ... this is, simply, a lovely book * School Librarian *
This book should guarantee imaginative play * The Sunday Times *
Beautifully written ... Stanley is a child many parents will recognise very well indeed * The Bookbag *
A book celebrating the power of the imagination. Brilliant illustrations by Neal Layton * Angels & Urchins *
A simple stick becomes the key to Stanley's imagination as it provides endless opportunities for creativity, in this beautifully crafted story about outdoor play. * Baby Hampshire *
Beautifully crafted story about outdoor play. * Baby London *
'...wonderful rhythmic and a delightfully quirky text.' * The Bookseller *
A book celebrating the power of imagination. Brilliant illustrations by Neal Layton. * Angels & Urchins *
This book should guarantee hours of imaginative play. * Sunday Times *
Everything a picture book should be. * Irish Times *
Simply, a lovely book. * School Librarian *
This lovely book is simply a 'must have' for all those who want to inspire children's imaginative play... beautifully written. * Early Years Educator *
