In this 50th anniversary edition, join Flat Stanley and the rest of the Lambchop family on the adventure that started it all! Kids love Flat Stanley—even reluctant readers. And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book delivers multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast. When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he's a hero. "With lots of pictures and goofy situations, this is a short, delightful story that young readers have loved for generations." (Brightly.com) Classic Children's Books: Discover the timeless, hilarious story that has sparked the imaginations of young readers for over fifty years. A Heartwarming Sibling Story: Join brothers Stanley and Arthur Lambchop as they navigate jealousy, friendship, and one very unusual problem involving a bicycle pump. Perfect for Reluctant Readers: With short chapters, lots of pictures, and a fast-paced plot, this is the ideal book to get kids excited about reading. Whimsical Adventures: What would you do if you were only half an inch thick? Stanley gets mailed in an envelope, flown like a kite, and even helps catch thieves by pretending to be a painting!