A much loved show both parents and children, Stanley has grown to be a family favorite since it began showing on Playhouse Disney. Seen daily on Playhouse Disney, Stanley will learn about a new animal or insect.
With the help of his Great Big Book of Everything, Dennis who is his best friend (and a fish), Harry the dog and Elsie the Cat, as well as friends who often help Stanley Griff makes learning fun enough that it doesn't even seem like a lesson contained within each episode.
Created by the award winning Jim Jinkins and David Campbell who are also famous for creating other Disney Channel shows PB&J Otter and Doug. Stanley, like some other shows began as a book series, which is published by Hyperion Books for Children can be seen daily on the Disney Channel.
Each approximate 15 minute episode of Stanley, usually shown in a 30 minute block, yet sometimes splitting time with Charlie and Lola, will teach your child about one new animal or insect. The song Great Big Book of Everything will by sung by Elsie and Harry, much to Dennis' dismay, and Stanley will say the ABC's until he gets to the starting letter for the animal of the day.
Stanley won't just teach you and your child about cats and dogs. Did you ever want to learn about an Aardvark? What about a Dragonfly? Well the nice thing about this series is that if you watch enough episodes you will learn about those two critters and more. Every once in a while the Disney Channel will do a Stanley A to Z marathon, and those are fun to catch because you will definitely learn something during a Stanley marathon.
This, above all other Playhouse Disney shows is probably the most enjoyable for a parent. Stanley is a young boy who absolutely loves animals. With the help of others and his Great Big Book of Everything, Stanley will quietly teach you and your child a new lesson every day.
STANLEY (Review 1 of 5)
Reviewed by MOTHER OF TWO on 9/19/2008 Rating: (4210)
I LOVE THIS CARTOON. I ALWAYS USE TO WATCH IT BUT SINCE I WORK I CANT FIND STANLEY. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT TIME AND CHANNEL HE COMES ON I WANT MY KIDS TO WATCH IT AND ME TOO.
LOVE IT!!!! (Review 2 of 5)
Reviewed by lmb on 4/6/2006 Rating: (608)
We love Stanley! Not only is it educational for the kids but adults learn a bit about animals too! The other thing I love about this show is that though Stanley and his brother or friends may have disagreements, they are always respectful to each other and their parents while learning to work it out. Not many shows are showing kids being respectful to their family and friends, it seems to be too cool to be disrespectful to others and it is nice to see a show with better values that everyone should have.
I only wish that it was on a little more since it seems to be phasing out.
disability diversity (Review 3 of 5)
Reviewed by nelson on 4/1/2006 Rating: (601)
It would be great if this show could include kids/people in wheelchairs. My granddaughter has spina bifida and will always be in a wheelchair. All the activities leave her out and there are no role models for her to watch. As it is right now this show only wmphasizes her difference from other children and, as she gets older, increasingly marginalize her.
Great big book of everything! (Review 4 of 5)
Reviewed by On wheels on 1/25/2006 Rating: (319)
I love this show, especially the animal characters. I learn a lot myself when I watch with my children. And Stanley comes off like a real kid, not like a little smart-aleck adult, even while teaching us something useful. Keep on rocking, Disney. You've had my vote since I was a kid. I still have my original Mickey Mouse ears!!!!
A new favorite (Review 5 of 5)
Reviewed by Alexandersmom on 11/4/2005 Rating: (74)
This past week, Alex has asked for Stanley over and over. He turned 3 in September. So, I am thinking aged 3 and up is best for this show. I must say that both my husband and myself also love Stanley.
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