Stanley and the Magic Lamp FROM OUR EDITORS
Stanley Lambchop's rubbing elbows with a genie in this hilarious installment of Jeff Brown's wacky series! With illustrations from Scott Nash, this adventure has Stanley wishing for many great things -- but they don't turn out like he expects. After the boy and his family wind up with "liophant" for a pet, become a little too famous, and the kids become pseudo super heroes, the Lambchops finally "unwish all the wishes" and turn their lives back to normal (for now, that is). A fast-paced knee-slapper that will have kids charmed and wishing for more of Stanley.
ANNOTATION
Stanley Lambchop has found a real magic lamp with a genie inside! The genie tells Stanley he can wish for anything in the world: fame, a magical pet, or superpowers. When Stanley's family finds out about the genie, they have some wishes too.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Stanley Lambchop has found a real magic lamp with a genie inside! The genie tells Stanley he can wish for anything in the world: fame, a magical pet, superpowers -- you name it. When Stanley's family finds out about the genie, they have some wishes, too. But the more wishes Stanley makes, the stranger his own life becomes. Oh, poor Stanley!
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Tina Dybvik
Prince Harraz is a naughty genie serving two thousand years of lamp duty. Stanley Lambchop finds the lamp, and one evening during homework, the genie appears in a puff of smoke. Harraz brings Stanley the gift of wishes, and Stanley shares the good fortune with his family. Together, the Lambchops explore their dreams of fame, athletic victory, and bravery. Eventually, the wishing leads Stanley and his brother, Arthur, into dangerﾽalthough the most evil person encountered is a conceited tennis pro. The story offers some excellent examples for character education and patriotism. The Lambchops are honest, thrifty citizens, and Arthur wants to be President when he grows up. The Persian origin of the genie legend is missing from the text but creates an opportunity for cross-cultural learning. Originally published as A Lamp for the Lambchops in 1983, Flat Stanley is three dimensional in this good-hearted story about power and responsibility. 2003 (orig. 1983), HarperTrophy/HarperCollins,
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