I never know what will show up in my mailbox, or who. Today, I received two photos of Flat Stanley. Now, who is he and how did he become such an internet globetrotter? Well, first of all, let me show you the photos so that we have a common point of reference.

Above, you see a photo image taken by Charlotte Croft of Vermont. The little man in the woodpile is, of course, “Flat Stanley.”

According to , Flat Stanley is based on the main character that appears in a series of books for children, written in 1964, by Jeff Brown (1925-2003). Stanley Lambchop becomes flattened after a bulletin board falls on him, and then he has to adjust to his “disability.” There is a complete description of the character at the above site. Here is another image:

Here he is, ready to have a full course meal at E. Bethel Grange in Vermont.

Charlotte Croft first heard about Stanley from a friend who moved to Anchorage, Alaska. The friend’s niece teaches third grade and had sent Stanley to visit her aunt. When Charlotte expressed an interest in “hosting” Flat Stanley, he arrived in the mail.

Thanks Charlotte for these delightful photos and yet another point of cultural/educational/inspirational information that you are always sharing. What fun!

Best,

Pat Cummings

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