Flat Stanley: questions to ask and activities to try
Stanley Lambchop has been squashed flat, and he makes the most of it. Flat Stanley is the classic funny chapter book, newly illustrated by Rob Biddulph.
What age is it for? Flat Stanley is best for ages 6–8. Good for: Being squashed flat, and making the most of it.
Flat Stanley (Jeff Brown and Rob Biddulph)
- Age
- 6-8
- Best for
- Being squashed flat, and making the most of it
Read a chapter at a time. Brainstorm all the things your child could do if they were flat.
What it helps with
- Making the most of a problem
- Humour and imagination
- Family
- Classic chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What happened to Stanley?”
- “What could he do now?”
- “Where was he posted?”
- “How did he catch the thieves?”
- “Did he want to stay flat?”
- “What would you do if you were flat?”
5-minute activities to try together
Flat Stanley
Draw and cut out a Flat Stanley and post him to a relative.
Flat list
List all the good and bad things about being flat.
Free printables: Flat Stanley worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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