Stanley The Elephant

“Stanley The Elephant” is an instant classic in the Dr. Seuss vein of children’s storytelling. The story begins at the circus, when a young lad and his father meet Stanley The Elephant who works at the circus as the biggest star of the big top tent. Taken by Stanley’s ability to pull a quarter from behind his ear the young lad invites Stanley The Elephant over for dinner—and doesn’t mention it to his parents.Hilarity ensues from the time Stanley The Elephant arrives at the gate—not even a minute late—and joins the family for a dinner that brings the house down—literally! Seamless rhymes, brilliant watercolors, and a theme that cleverly teaches, that with success comes responsibility and kindness to others, are all perfectly balanced in this Stan Lerner classic.