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		SASKATCHEWAN YOUNG READERS' CHOICE WILLOW AWARDS THE SHINING WILLOW AWARD (FOR BEGINNING READERS) STANLEY'S PARTY LINDA BAILEY ILLUSTRATIONS: BILL SLAVIN TORONTO: KIDS CAN PRESS, 2003. 28 P. ISBN 1553373820 (BOUND) ISBN 1553377680 (PAPERBACK) AGES 3 TO 7
Stanley's Party Source

Stanley is a good dog -- he knows that he should not climb up on the couch. But one night when his owners are out, that is exactly what he does. It is so wonderful! Just before midnight, he tidies up so no one will suspect a thing. The next night, he plays music, dances around the living room and even helps himself to snacks from the refrigerator.

Stanley has lots of fun, but he is tired of playing alone. He decides to have a party and invites all the dogs from the neighbourhood. Unfortunately, on the night of the party, his owners come home early. Stanley gets in trouble and has to help clean up the mess, which takes two days. From then on, every time his owners go out, Stanley goes with them.

This is another winning book by Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin, the team that gave us the Good Times Travel Agency series. Bailey's simple and straightforward text is complemented by Slavin's detailed and humorous acrylic illustrations, each capturing Stanley's spunkiness. Stanley's Party is sure to delight young readers and become a favourite.

-AC