William Bee
Author of And the Train Goes...
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WILLIAMBEE STANLEY'S STORE 1 copy
El pitjor monstre de tots 1 copy
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- Canonical name
- Bee, William
- Legal name
- Bilbey, Ian
- Gender
- male
- Education
- Royal College of Art
- Agent
- United Agents
- Short biography
- William Bee was born in London, but now lives in the English countryside.
As well as writing books, he races a vintage sports car, is an international skier, and when at home tends his lawns and meadow. Bee rarely leaves his tiny village, accept for international skiing and vintage racing, but his daily walks lead to friendly encounters with the local wild life. He knows the local weasels, grass snakes, moles and hedgehogs, as well as the family of deer that live in his garden.
Bee writes his books on his various typewriters – including a classic Royal Sabre and a pair of Smith Corona Super Gs. His work has been displayed in various museums including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and Mitsukoshi Museum of Art in Japan. - Nationality
- UK
- Birthplace
- London, Middlesex, England, UK
- Places of residence
- England, UK
- Associated Place (for map)
- England, UK
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It appears that Myrtle's hair bow prevents her from operating heavy machinery, holding a level, or really anything other than fetching orange juice and watching the men build her house. Did money even exchange hands here? And not to leave Stanley and Charlie off the hook, I mean, granted, they built a house in ONE DAY and STILL got to bed by 5 after 9, but their hiring practices seem kinda sexist. At least Myrtle is allowed to own land.
This is my 1.5-year-old daughter's favorite book. She loves the whole series. I have to say, I wasn't thrilled with them initially but after my 1,000th reading, I'm really starting to pick up on the nuances of Stanley's existence. He is an auto mechanic, a diner owner/operator, a construction worker, a farmer, and a postal worker. That is one industrious hamster. He ends every day exactly the same way, so maybe he's obsessive-compulsive? He's also very into hats.
Additionally, I've become show more more invested in the cast of supporting characters. Charlie is the most fascinating - we learn he's a slob and a heartthrob in [b:Stanley the Mailman|26396184|Stanley the Mailman|William Bee|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1444891739s/26396184.jpg|46398812] - but Myrtle, Hattie, Shamus and Little Woo also have their intriguing qualities. How has Hattie's employment at the diner affected her friendship with Stanley? Is Myrtle's car always breaking down because she's such a speed demon - or is it a cry for Stanley's attention? What happened to Little Woo's mother? Is Shamus a widower?
There's a new Stanley book coming out in 2017 (http://a.co/j3srnSc) where it's rumored Stanley is going into the retail business. Even if MJ has outgrown Stanley by that time I'll probably pick it up just to see how my favorite rodents are getting on. Cheers to William Bee! show less
Additionally, I've become show more more invested in the cast of supporting characters. Charlie is the most fascinating - we learn he's a slob and a heartthrob in [b:Stanley the Mailman|26396184|Stanley the Mailman|William Bee|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1444891739s/26396184.jpg|46398812] - but Myrtle, Hattie, Shamus and Little Woo also have their intriguing qualities. How has Hattie's employment at the diner affected her friendship with Stanley? Is Myrtle's car always breaking down because she's such a speed demon - or is it a cry for Stanley's attention? What happened to Little Woo's mother? Is Shamus a widower?
There's a new Stanley book coming out in 2017 (http://a.co/j3srnSc) where it's rumored Stanley is going into the retail business. Even if MJ has outgrown Stanley by that time I'll probably pick it up just to see how my favorite rodents are getting on. Cheers to William Bee! show less
Delightfully wicked story in the tradition of Roald Dahl wherein a pet guard frog protects his mistress from such horrible creatures as a goblin, troll, and ogre. Each sings a little nonsense rhyme and each meets a terrible fate. A twist at the end may or may not be expected.
My one complaint is that sweet little Mrs. Collywobbles has four distinct windows on her house, and she moves from one to another, hiding from the monsters. But she only goes through three before the end of the story! I show more need either another monster or one fewer window! show less
My one complaint is that sweet little Mrs. Collywobbles has four distinct windows on her house, and she moves from one to another, hiding from the monsters. But she only goes through three before the end of the story! I show more need either another monster or one fewer window! show less
William Bee always seems to have his tongue firmly in cheek, and this is no exception. Stanley delivers the mail to a mix of people, some containing fancy tiny hats from Paris, some getting tons of love letters ("he's a catch"), and lastly someone getting a speeding ticket (for going 120 mph!) A little odd, and a little more for the benefit of grown-ups than for kids.
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