Picture This: Somebody Swallowed Stanley

I spotted Somebody Swallowed Stanley on twitter a little while ago and knew we would love it.

When Stanley sweeps into the sea the other creatures aren't sure what to make of his - is he a jellyfish, or something else? Whatever he is, he looks tasty, and in no time at all the other creatures are trying to take a bite. But who has swallowed Stanley? And what damage will trying to eat a plastic bag do? 

This story is a clever, moving way to explore the danger of plastic pollution in the ocean. It features some lovely artwork and the rhyming scheme makes it fun to read aloud. The questions about 'who swallowed Stanley?' have prompted an enthusiastic response every time I've read this so far too.

We took part in the Future Girl Acts Plastic Challenge at Rainbows last month, and I read 'Somebody Swallowed Stanley' to the girls to help explain the problem of plastic pollution. The story fitted in brilliantly with our theme, and inspired lots of jellyfish and turtle making during our activity.

Somebody Swallowed Stanley is written by Sarah Roberts and illustrated by Hannah Peck