Invisible Stanley: questions to ask and activities to try
After a big storm, Stanley Lambchop turns completely invisible. Invisible Stanley is a funny Flat Stanley chapter book about a sudden change that’s exciting at first, and harder than it looks.
What age is it for? Invisible Stanley is best for ages 6–8. Good for: A sudden change that's fun at first, and harder than it looks.
Invisible Stanley (Jeff Brown and Rob Biddulph)
- Age
- 6-8
- Best for
- A sudden change that's fun at first, and harder than it looks
Read a chapter at a time and stop at the cliffhangers. Talk about the good and tricky parts of being invisible, and what Stanley misses.
What it helps with
- Coping with sudden changes
- Seeing both sides of a situation
- Family support
- Reading early 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 after the storm?”
- “What was good about being invisible?”
- “What was hard about it?”
- “How did his family help him?”
- “Would you like to be invisible for a day? Why?”
- “What would you miss if nobody could see you?”
5-minute activities to try together
Invisible ink
Write a secret message with lemon juice, let it dry, then ask a grown-up to hold it near a warm lamp to make it appear.
Good and tricky
Fold a page in half. Draw the good things about being invisible on one side and the tricky things on the other.
Free printables: Invisible Stanley worksheet and activity pack
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- Best for
- Being squashed flat, and making the most of it
- Age
- 6-8
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- Best for
- A ridiculous treehouse and laugh-out-loud adventures
- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
- 5-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 16 October 2026
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