Flat Stanley at Bat (I Can Read Level 2)
I Can Read Comics Level 1 Series
What’s inside...
Flat Stanley, the beloved character created by Jeff Brown, is back in this I Can Read book about baseball. When Stanley plays center field for his baseball team, he excels due to his unique flatness, which allows him to float and catch the highest hits and earn walks from the fastest pitchers. However, when the fairness of his flatness is questioned by the opposing team, Stanley must step up to prove himself. Flat Stanley at Bat is a Level 2 I Can Read book, designed for kids who can read independently but may still need some assistance.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Stanley Lambchop
Discussion points
How do you think Stanley felt when he had a chance to play baseball? Can you describe a time you felt the same way?
What do you think makes Stanley unique compared to the other players? How can differences be strengths in a team?
If you could flatten like Stanley, what adventure would you go on and why?
Why do you think teamwork is important in sports like baseball?
How do you think the story would change if Stanley wasn’t flat? What challenges might he face differently?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate personal experiences to the story, fostering a deeper connection and understanding of the themes.
Discuss the importance of accepting and celebrating differences, using Stanley's unique traits as an example.
Pose hypothetical scenarios related to the book's events to help your child think creatively and problem-solve.
Highlight teamwork examples in the book and discuss real-life situations where working together is essential.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: In 'Flat Stanley at Bat,' Stanley learns the importance of playing cooperatively with his teammates during a baseball game.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by working together with classmates on group projects or during team sports, learning that collective effort often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Stanley faces challenges during the game but continues to try his best, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to keep trying even when faced with difficulties in tasks such as learning a new skill or solving a problem at school.
Example Lesson: Sportsmanship
Explanation: The book shows Stanley displaying good sportsmanship, whether he wins or loses.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to handle wins gracefully and accept losses with dignity, applicable in competitive situations like sports or school contests.
Example Lesson: Self-confidence
Explanation: Stanley gains confidence in his abilities as he plays.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to believe in their own abilities and take on new challenges, whether in academics, sports, or social settings.