Title: Stanley’s Wild Ride
Author: Linda Bailey
Illustrator: Bill Slavin
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Copyright: 2006

Escaping from their boring backyards, Stanley and his four friends are off on a once in a lifetime adventure. Sampling garbage, chasing tomcats, and soaking fire hydrants are just the beginning. Late at night they come across a mysterious wheeled thing and before you know it they are off having the ride of their lives.

Comments:

Using quick, smart, comic language, Linda Bailey creates a first class story. Her play on language and sound effects will have any kid “OW-OW-OWOO” along. Bill Slavin’s textured acrylic cartoon illustrations capture the true essence of this energetic story. Clever details enhance the art and the dogs body language and facial expressions reflect the stories excitement and humor.

Genre: F (Fantasy)
Age Range: 5 - 11